John Sudnik
Dark ages
Delve into the intriguing world of the Dark Ages and discover the secrets and stories of this pivotal time in history. Uncover the truth behind this enigmatic period and gain a deeper understanding of its impact on society.
Many history enthusiasts probably know that the Middle ages that were sometimes referred to as 'Dark ages' were not so dark. In fact, these were the times when people started building castles - majestic and complex buildings, intended to be a safe retreat in the case of attack. Normans were the leading castle-builders of the period, having started building their constructions on the forts left by the Romans.
Susan Kane
Vikings in popular culture are often viewed as the brutes of the Dark Ages, robbing, raping and pillaging people and goods. However, an analysis of their personal lives shows a much different side. Family life was important to Norse men, and every proper, upstanding Viking aimed to marry and have…
Curt Larsen
JD Revene
Unique among the territories of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, Britain succeeded in holding back and even reversing the tide of Germanic conquest for nearly two centuries. This was an…
St
Giuseppe Rava Giuseppe Rava was born in Faenza in 1963. He is a self-taught artist. He has graciously put up most of these works on his website, while the rest I found online in blogs.
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Lluc Canet
Apparently WTF images were popular in the Medieval times.
Smokey Bear
“Then the king himself gathered his wits; drew a warseax of keenest battle-sharpness that he carried on his byrnie. The Geats’ Protector hewed the wyrm in twain.” Beowulf Swords and knives. Part one...
Blackcat Mistkowski
Discover the most scandalous events in the Middle Ages as we delve into the mysterious medieval world. Read here for more details.
Knights Templar