The Hundred Years' War, a conflict that spanned over a century, forever altered the course of European history. It was a series of conflicts waged …
What was the Hundred Years' War?
The Hundred Years' War, a conflict that spanned over a century, forever altered the course of European history. It was a series of conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453. It was not a continuous war but rather a succession of battles, sieges, and diplomatic maneuvers between England and France. But what were the root causes that ignited this long-lasting feud? And, how did key battles like Agincourt and Poitiers shape the tactics and technologies of war?
The Chevauchée, a prominent military tactic employed during the Middle Ages, primarily in the Hundred Years' War, was a form of fast-moving, …
In all of medieval history, the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, is a often held up as the greatest knight of his age. His life was filled with …
The Battle of Poitiers was one of the most pivotal confrontations in the Hundred Years' War, a protracted struggle between England and France that …
The Battle of Agincourt, fought on October 25, 1415, was a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The battle has since …
King Henry V of England, one of the most iconic figures in British history, was born in the late 14th century in Monmouth, Wales. He ascended to the …
Joan of Arc, also known as "La Pucelle d'Orléans" or "The Maid of Orléans," was a young peasant girl who rose to prominence during the Hundred Years' …
Information about the Middles Ages, the Crusades and feudal Europe.