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The Peasant's Crusade: The Crusade That Remains Silent
When we hear about the Crusades, our imagination conjures knights in shining armor, sieges of castles, and battles for Jerusalem. But behind this grand epic lies a much darker chapter—the Peasants' Crusade of 1096. This is a story not of glory but of blind faith, despair, and the thousands of lives consumed by chaos.
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The Black Death: The Plague That Transformed the Medieval World
The "Black Death" of the 14th century was not just a pandemic, but a turning point in human history. Sweeping through like a fiery whirlwind from the Mongolian steppes to European capitals, the plague claimed 60 million lives, but its true legacy was the collapse of feudalism, a crisis for the church, and the birth of a new world. Why did the marmot hunters in the Gobi become unwitting culprits of the disaster? How did ships carrying corpses turn the Mediterranean into a grav
5 days ago10 min read
The Janissaries: The Elite Corps of the Ottoman Empire
Imagine an army so devoted that its soldiers lived and fought only for one ruler. These were the Janissaries—the elite warriors of the...
Apr 78 min read
The Second Crusade: When Allies Became Enemies
The Second Crusade (1147–1149) began with grand promises but ended in a resounding failure...
Mar 1911 min read
Who were the Vikings?
The Vikings have a firmly established bad reputation. It is believed that these northern barbarians, wielding rusty axes and clubs...
Feb 267 min read
Why was Giordano Bruno burned at the stake?
From an early age, we've been taught the stereotype that Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake for his scientific beliefs...
Feb 226 min read
Lesser-known Crusades
People know that the Crusades are numbered: the First, Second, Third, etc. ..
Feb 198 min read
Who Were the Mamluks?
The Mamluks established one of the most powerful Islamic states of the Middle Ages.
Feb 168 min read
Who were the Knights Hospitallers?
Discover the history of the Knights Hospitaller, from their medieval military role to their lasting influence as the Order of Malta.
Feb 412 min read
Why did the First Crusade Begin?
In 1096, Pope Urban II launched the First Crusade at the request of Byzantine Emperor Alexios I. The initial goal was to assist...
Feb 17 min read
Who were the Assassins?
ssassins – a term you’re likely familiar with from the game Assassin’s Creed, as well as various movies, TV series, and comics.
Jan 228 min read
Who were the Knights Templar?
One of the Crusades' most remarkable creations was the emergence of military-monastic orders.
Jan 197 min read
Who was Saladin?
Salah ad-Din (also spelled Salahaddin or Salah ad-Din) was a 12th-century Muslim leader, military commander, and sultan of Syria and Egypt.
Jan 117 min read
Who were the Teutons?
Who were the Teutons? How was this spiritual knightly order formed and why did it fall?
Jun 29, 20247 min read
Who were the Samurais?
The Japanese Samurai are famous for their martial prowess and deep sense of honor. However how true is this image of these Warriors?
Jun 23, 20247 min read
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