title. i am a student with not much time to read sadly. by short i would prefer 250 pages and under? im open to documentary / website / article recs too!

This has frustrated me greatly as of late: for every post/article I read online stating no uniforms existed or were needed, I see others that state soldiers assigned to a town had matching outfits with the town symbol. Or that archers would all wear clothing showing the insignia of the lord whom they serve. For every article I read stating shields had no designs for men-at arms, I again read others stating for troops assigned to a city (for example) would take their shield to the shield smith who would paint whatever design was needed.

Even in old medieval art depicting the French armies for example, I see matching fleur-de-lis patterns on knights, signifying royalty.

Many are quick to say there was no uniformity. I find that increasingly more and more disingenuous. What about mercenaries?

Also regarding knights, surely their squires and pages also wore the colors of the coat of arms on their torsos. Yet I never hear that mentioned. Everyone only brings up the cross of St George badge dictated to be worn in the late late Middle Ages. What’s the real story?

Hoping we can get the air cleared on this lol.

While looking at carolingians and Charlemagne , I found the provinces whole looking at it I found the place austrasia same what in the place of Germany? Is the name austrasia after years represented the Germany and austria took it or it's just mere coincidence

So I was just wondering what people thought kidney stones were exactly and how they thought people got them. No I don't have one, but I do have gout, which is caused by similar/ same problems. And it just got me thinking what they may have thought when this, as far as they could tell, literal stone came out of them.

Almost all the preliminary details are in here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ancientrome/comments/1bed6er/why_do_romance_languages_have_so_strong/

The factoids re so many in that very lengthy link I posted a month earlier that it would be so difficult to rewrite it for pertaining medieval Europe and the header topic. So be absolutely sure you at least read the OP in link before reading further.

As I stated, a lot of the largest empires of the Colonial periods were the most vital territory outside Italy of the Roman Empire. Even the regions that are no longer Catholic and speak a Romance language such as Netherlands still had large Catholic populations, so big enough that entire regions were dominated by Catholics enough you can see a clear divide on map (in Netherlands's case north Protestant, south Catholic). You especially see this most of all with France, the premier power of Europe in the Middle Ages (and most of Europe honestly after the Western Roman Empire was destroyed) and not just in military might and economic wealth, France was literally granted the title as Elder Daughter of the Church in honor of being the defender of the Vatican during the Dark Ages from pagan invaders and heresies. Easily the biggest patron of Catholic arts and shrines right after the kingdoms of Italy.

While Spain was fighting centuries of wars, by the time they expelled the moor Spain would become on the same level of France in the last centuries of the Medieval era as the superpower in the continent. And their infamous reputation for the inquisition and fanaticism in the Western Rites Catholicism to the point Spain was often called the Bulwark of the Church.......

Both regions easily the most important regions of the Roman Empire especially for the West after it was the Empire was divided. So much resources,military recruitment, and services essential for the empire was taken from both places during the Roman civilizations' existence. To the point Spain was the vital battlefront during the Punic Wars as the front where victory would be decided even with the main theater being elsewhere such as the naval battles of the 1st Punic War and Hannibal's rampage and its telling the most famous Roman general of the Wars Scipio Africanus spent much of his time gaining experience in Spain before rising in the ranks and eventually pushing Hannibal back into Carthage before launching the invasion to capture the Carthaginian capital.

I intentionally focused on those two kingdoms as an example. Because they are representative of the header topic. So I have to ask why were the most powerful kingdoms of Medieval Europe the most prime territories of the Western Roman Empire in importance and to boot inheritors of the children of Latin the Romance families on top of being the most devout Catholic civilizations during the time between the Dark Ages and the Renaissance? Is it just a simple coincidence or is it the visible legacy of the Western Roman Empire onto the Middle Ages?

Was the horse that had been left behind offered to other riders in exchange of their mounts? Did the mounts have to be of a certain quality or, at least, to be of a similar quality to the horse being exchanged? Was any money involved at all in the process or only if the horse was not of enough quality?

Thanks in advance.

As I was playing as petty kingdom of mumu, I successfully conquered half of duchy of meath and half of duchy of ulster, it gave me that I can create the kingdom ireland title, so as always I created it , but after that I can't find that title anywhere but instead it showed kingdom of éier, is that the same case as carpathia and Hungary are is that diff

Hi All, hope this post is okay. I've always loved history because it's basically the story of us, our species throughout time. One of my favorite things to do is think of historical hypotheticals and imagine a different possible world, so I wrote a time traveling book series and converted it into an audio version. It's called The Time Traveler's Guide to NOT Getting Caught, and it's about a self-centered 25-year-old guy who finds a time traveling watch behind a dumpster, and then he goes back in time and has the craziest, most selfish adventures you can imagine. In the story, he winds up facing several time traveling paradoxes, like when his future self comes back in time to hang out with him. And he also visits the Middle Ages, as well as ancient civilizations.

This isn't your typical time traveling story, it's like Drunk History meets Hot Tub Time Machine. In the first book, the time traveler goes back to colonial America where he accidentally almost kills a founding father, visits Ancient Athens in search of an epic orgy only to wind up kissing Socrates, and gets trapped on the Titanic as it hits an iceberg. He also meets Isaac Newton, Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Davy Crockett, and many more.

We made this podcast because we realized there's a lot of miserable things happening in the world today, and we all could use a little more levity. There aren't any ads, we just want to make people laugh.

We'd love for you to take a look and give feedback. You should be able to find it on most apps, but the Spotify link is here -- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/time-travelers-guide

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Thanks for your support!

mundane aspects of existence are often very interesting, given the limited access to medical knowledge and resources i only question it a lot

A little red stone church, weathered and wonderful, a Norman door, chancel and nave, with additions down to the 16th century and enchantment from all centuries since it was first brought to life.

Outstanding roof bosses, carved bench ends, old textured stonework and zodiac tiles in the Victorian chancel… Upton Hellions is one of those little deep-country Devon churches that linger long in the memory with a sense of history and powerful beauty.

Now online here, article and gallery, as you fancy: https://devonchurchland.co.uk/description/upton-hellions-church-of-st-mary-description/

*NEW* History of Scotland Podcast - Episode 52 - Crusade Home & Abroad

Hello everyone and welcome to the History of Scotland, Episode 52.

Today's we realign our focus with the political and historical narrative, though with a slight twist. Our spotlight turns to an epoch marked by fervor, faith, and ferocity—the Third Crusade. This chapter in history is not just a tale of battles and sieges; it's a saga of leadership, ambition, and the indomitable human spirit. We'll delve into the origins of this crusade, identifying the key figures who played pivotal roles in its unfolding. From Richard the Lionheart's exploits in the Holy Land to the less sung heroes, we aim to bring their stories to light.

But what of Scotland? This episode will also explore Scotland's involvement in the crusade and the significant impact it had on King William I's reign. The narrative of Scotland during this period is both fascinating and complex, intertwined with the broader European political landscape yet distinct in its contributions and consequences.

As we set the stage for this historical journey, I invite you to settle in comfortably. Perhaps with a hot drink in hand, let's turn up the volume on our radios or headphones and transport ourselves to the Holy Land. It's a story of crusaders and caliphs, of sieges and swordsmanship, of diplomacy and determination. This crusade, a pivotal moment in history, was more than a military campaign; it was a crucible that forged legends and reshaped the geopolitical map of the era.

So, brace yourselves, for we are about to embark on a journey back in time. A journey to an era where warriors sought not only territorial conquests but also spiritual salvation. An era where the echoes of battle cries and the clash of swords were but one part of a larger, more intricate tapestry of human endeavor. This is the story of the Third Crusade, a chapter in history where great leaders emerged, alliances were tested, and the fate of nations was etched in the annals of time.

It's going to be a lengthy and engaging narrative, so make sure you're comfortably seated. Let us journey together into the past, to a time when the quest for the Holy Land captivated kings, knights, and commoners alike. Welcome to "Crusade: Home & Abroad."

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-scotland-podcast/id1609855804

https://historyofscotlandpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-52-crusade-home-abroad/

Noble scribes, I’m not gonna lie to you. This is for my dragons dogma 2 character

I'm looking for recommendations on any form of literature that goes into some of the horrific details of mental illness within medieval society. I am curious on how mental health was perceived and addressed during this era.

Anything would help, thanks in advance.

Hello MH Scholars,

What might be the best way to organize a class on Medieval history?

1. By centuries
2. By sections (Economy, political systems, Art, etc...)
3. Random topics

Any ideas?

I know medieval dynasties weren't identifying themselves as a ''noble house''. For example, the name "Plantagenet" was only used as a nickname for Geoffrey, father of Henry II, and Richard of York appropriated it to give himself more legitimacy. But where did the term ''noble house'' actually come from?

Hey, I wonder how much do we truly know about the 7th century Europe? Now I'm reading about it and got seriously worried that most of it might be made up - not even the yearly date but a whole event can be made up as we don't have written sources and archaeology can only help as a little when it comes to particular events or people. About which centuries, periods are you worried that we might be reading about "fantasy reality"? And on the other hand when do you think that our understanding comes pretty close to what actually happened? IMHO 12th century onwards might be more or less accurate with 17th century becoming credible. But anyway - I'm asking mostly about 7th century.

I’ve been going on a little English history spree lately. And apart from having to keep track of everyone being named the same, it seems like the likelihood of being slain in battle or executed for whatever reason was extremely high for Plantagenet and Tudor aristocracy. Several examples (Somersets, Norfolks, Percys) of Prominent people being beheaded right and left over several generations in a way that seems very contrary to the idea of nobles capturing and ransoming each other with some kind of self-serving chivalry in mind.

Was medieval England unusually violent and dangerous for nobility compared to say, France and other medieval contemporaries or was it just better publicised and chronicled by Shakespeare etc? And was being a noble genuinely associated with a much higher risk of non-natural death than your average farmer or burgher?

I am working on a piece about the 'top 100 works on medieval literature' and I just wanted to get input from the subreddit on what they think must be included. It will run as ten for every century (6th to 15th), which will prevent the list from being all late-medieval stuff. Religious and travel literature would be included.