Middle Ages
10 Heroes Screwed Over by Their Ungrateful Countries
Why do bad things happen to good people? It is an existential question over which philosophers and theologians have agonized…
The Unexpected Reason for England’s First Major Violent Revolution
Late fourteenth century England was not a pleasant place to be. The Black Death had swept the nation a few…
12 Historic Little Known Rebellions with Tragic and Bloody Ends
Rebellion is often a tough row to hoe. Even more so if it is a rebellion against powerful and well…
12 Surprising Things You Should Know About the Fierce Mongols and their Unforgiving Conquests
Until the late 1100s, the Mongols were an obscure nomadic tribe. Roaming the Eurasian Steppe north of China, various Mongol…
10 Violent Battles that Defined the Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a collection of multi-ethnic territories in Central Europe. Pope Leo III technically formed it on…
12 Royal Deaths that Took a Bizarre and Undignified Turn
Throughout most of history, royals have been mankind's most privileged class. The ones born to the purple got the best…
Nobody Can Hold a Candle to These Top 12 Fearsome Female Warriors
Throughout most of history, the bloody business of war has typically been considered a male occupation; warfare was a profession…
12 Knights and Famous Figures from Medieval Times that Will Blow Your Mind
The Medieval era stretched from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD to the dawn…
Why the Excruciating Process of Bound Feet Was Considered Extremely Erotic In China
When you think of medieval China many things come to mind like mighty emperors, warrior monks, and robed Confucian officials.…
12 of History’s Most Baffling Mass Hysteria Outbreaks
Mass hysteria, or collective delusion outbreaks, are more common than people realize. Most are familiar with some of history's most…