A Desperate Defense of Constantinople Rumors came first. Merchants sailing down the coast from Sinope said they saw hundreds of ships dotting the beaches near Heraclea, smoke rising in the morning sky. Soon boats of all sizes came from Chrysopolis. I could see them on guard duty, thousands of refugees, fleeing the raiders. They crowded into the
The water rippled faintly in the torch-light. The water rippled faintly in the torch-light. Muffled sounds emanated from beyond the end of the tunnel. The noise grew louder and louder. Those of us inside the tunnel sat silent, breathing through our mouths in fear of the faintest whisper. Daggers and chainmail glinted in the soft orange light. After an eternity, a pick sprouted from the clay at the …
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Which British kings had more than one reign? As is now well known, only two US presidents have been elected to serve non-consecutive terms. The first was Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President. The second - well, you know who the second one is.
This book presents a translation of a fascinating and highly unusual 16th-century text: the diary of a self-proclaimed Jewish leader—though he was likely a con artist—who traveled across Europe meeting with rulers as part of a scheme to wage war against the Ottoman Empire. Even after reading this diary, you may still find yourself questioning who this enigmatic figure truly was and what his ultimate goals might have been.
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Discover how medieval societies defined worth—not just in gold and wages, but through symbolic treasures, priceless gifts, and the stories objects carried.
Starting January 23, 2025 is a six-week online course: The Crusades 1095-1187: A Multi-Perspective History.
The Teutonic Knights, a prominent military order, were active primarily in the Baltic region but also played a significant role in the Near East and Transylvania. This book explores their origins, rise to regional dominance, and eventual decline.
From violent disputes to daring robberies, the streets of Cairo often became a stage for chaos, where justice was swift and brutal.
The flail, with its chain and spiked ball, is an iconic image of medieval weaponry in the collective imagination. However, its actual use on medieval battlefields is highly contested
This week, Danièle speaks with Florin Curta about why it’s taken the field so long to address Eastern Europe, why we need to look at enslavement as part of our understanding of the European Middle Ages broadly, and how we can all get started including Eastern Europe in our scholarship, is coming up right after this.
