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The Inquisition: Fear, Torture, and the Quest for Purity

Medieval History -- Apr, 5 2024

The Inquisition was a group of institutions within the judicial system of the Catholic Church whose aim was to combat heresy. It started in 12th-century France to combat the widespread Albigensian her...

The Great Schism: The Division of a Universal Church

Medieval History -- Apr, 3 2024

The Great Schism, also known as the East-West Schism, marked a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity, when the Church split into two distinct entities: the Roman Catholic Church, cent...

The Wars of the Roses: Blood Feuds and the Throne of England

Medieval History -- Apr, 3 2024

The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars in England fought between the houses of Lancaster and York from 1455 to 1487. The conflict was a struggle for the throne of England during the histori...

The Fall of Constantinople: The End of the Byzantine Empire

Medieval History -- Apr, 1 2024

The fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, marked a significant turning point in world history. It was the final act that brought the curtain down on the Byzantine Empire, a beacon of Roman legacy th...

The Knights Templar: Mystery, Power, and Destruction

Medieval History -- Mar, 31 2024

The Knights Templar: Mystery, Power, and Destruction Estimated read time: 15 minutes Introduction The Knights Templar, officially known as the Poor F...

The Norman Conquest: A Turning Point for England

Medieval History -- Mar, 29 2024

The Norman Conquest: A Turning Point for England The Norman Conquest, also known as the Battle of Hastings, was a pivotal moment in English history that took place in 1066. It marked the end ...