Category Archives: Medieval Europe

Medieval Doctors and the Black Death: How They Fought Against Plague

Throughout the long centuries of the Second Pandemic, physicians fought valiantly but were hampered by

Hampton Court Palace: Is King Henry VIII’s Residence Truly Haunted?

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, a winter evening at Hampton Court might test

Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Reformer Who Shaped Protestantism

Despite his premature death on the battlefield, Ulrich Zwingli's impact on religious history proved enduring.

Catherine de Medici: The Italian Noblewoman Who Became France’s ‘Serpent Queen’

Despite the controversy and the unpopularity she often faced during her lifetime, Catherine de Medici

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Lady of the Lake: Arthurian Legend’s Enigmatic Figure

The Lady of the Lake remains one of the most captivating and mysterious figures in

Sir. Lancelot: Arthurian Legend’s Greatest Knight

Depiction of Lancelot fighting dragons in the Vale of No Return, c. 15th century

Avalon: The Enigmatic Isle of Arthurian Legend

Avalon’s earliest traces can be found in medieval literature and oral tradition, where it appears

Saint Patrick: The Life and Legends of Ireland’s Patron Saint

The origins of Saint Patrick are as mysterious as the era in which he lived.

Henry VII: The Overlooked Architect of the Tudor Dynasty

The Tudor dynasty (1485–1603) is celebrated for its larger-than-life monarchs and dramatic court intrigues. Yet,

Battle Sites of King Arthur Against the Anglo-Saxons

King Arthur's legendary battles against the Anglo-Saxons have left an indelible mark on British cultural