Medieval knights had many different weapons in their arsenal, but they were all designed to inflict the most damage possible to their opponents on the battlefield.

In the violence of medieval Europe, the strenght of a knight's armor often determined his success in battle and therefore it became one of his most prized possessions.

The first Crusade (1096-1099) stoked the flames of what was to become a cataclysmic explosion between the two great religions of the medieval world.

The medieval peasant is often believed to have led an idyllic existence, with a healthy country lifestyle, hearty food, and his own house and land.

In the Middle Ages animals were tried in local courts for crimes ranging from theft and vandalism, to homicide and sexual perversion: after which they were often executed

Due to chronicler Giovanni Villani, Pope Clement V has wrongly been labeled a puppet of the French king, Philip IV.

The Society for Creative Anachronism is divided into 19 kingdoms, geographical organized groups that hold events and organize resources for their members.

Against commonly accepted truths, Pope Clement V was a pro-English pope with deep ties to the King of England, Edward I (Longshanks).

The songs, musical instruments and performers who entertained all classes of society, from drinkers in alehouses, through to aristocracy in the royal courts.

Costuming is part of being an SCA member, but many beginners don't know how to get started. There are many online resources for making or buying medieval costumes.

The SCA offers a mix between the fun of a renaissance faire and the focus on historical information of a civil war reenactment, centered around the medieval period.

Jousting is often depicted in film as quite a romantic sport, with the lady gracing her champions lance with her scarf. In reality it could be a deadly past time.

On 6 July 1415 Jan Hus was burned at the stake as a heretic. Using John Wyclif as a comparison, it becomes clear that Hus could have survived his trial.

Medieval law tried bug swarms and entire classes of animals in serious church courts they failed to attend, before sentencing them to biblical curses that failed to work.

Primary sources are extremely important in medieval research, but very hard to find. With the help of the Internet and a few choice websites primary sources can be found.

A tour through Britain's history, from Roman times to the present day, with accounts of monarchs, plagues, battles, and the fascinating characters of the country's past.

As an outlaw in the medieval period there were few options available to maintain your freedom.

As an outlaw in the medieval period there were few options available to maintain your freedom.

The lowest members of society, the medieval commoners of Europe were broken down into two classes each with individual ranks and titles.

The lowest members of society, the medieval commoners of Europe were broken down into two classes each with individual ranks and titles.