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Medieval Era Stories

Have you ever wondered what the medieval era was actually like? Aside from our culture's stereotypical impression of court jesters performing, knights saving damsels in distress, and kings and queens garbed in the fanciest regalia, of course. These stories look at what the historical records tell us about the medieval era: the religious wars, the torture methods ulilized as common punishments, revolts against class inequality, and more fascinating tidbits about what life was really like for people in those distant centuries.

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8 History Books From Women's Perspectives

From the ancient world to World War II, explore new points of view.

The 4 Most Revolutionary Types of Armor Throughout History

These inventive methods of protection may surprise you.

Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher

The Florentine author of the Divine Comedy was a forerunner of the Renaissance.

10 Reference Books You’ll Actually Want to Read

Read all the books on our list and your rivals for any trivia game will be few and far between.

7 Must-Read Medieval Historical Fiction Novels

Get lost in exciting tales of royalty, knights, warring factions, and more.

8 Books About the Dark Ages

Learn more about this mysterious period of history.

8 Fascinating Facts to Know About the Wars of the Roses

We're taking a look at this series of influential English civil wars.

10 Funniest Royal Names

From Constantine the Dung-Named to Charles the Bald.

14 Medieval Torture Devices and Methods That Date Back to the Ancient World

From the heretic's fork to being eaten alive by insects, these grisly old torture methods prove that humans have always been brutal.

The German Peasants’ War: A Bloody 16th-Century Uprising

Fed up with their working conditions, the serfs rebelled en masse.

8 Stunning Gothic Castles That You Can Visit

Built during the Middle Ages, these castles are still standing today.

Alchemy Was the Marketing Scheme of the Medieval World

Wealthy people were eager to believe the discipline's bold claims.

An Interview with Leigh Russell, Author of Abigail of Venice

We discuss what it's like to write historical fiction, her interest in medieval Europe, and more.

The Historical Origins of the Wizard Merlin

The legendary wizard in King Arthur's court has a surprisingly complex backstory.

Joan of England Was an Early Victim of the Black Death

Not yet familiar with the plague, her entourage underestimated its severity.

How the Black Death Led to the Peasants' Revolt

England’s 1381 uprising was fueled by unrest in the aftermath of a pandemic.