Renaissance is the most significant period of European civilization. It is a time of the rediscovery of classical learning after the "dark ages". Renaissance began in Italy around the 14th century, wh…
Medieval Europe
Soldiers and warriors from all over the world have been fighting for their country. But during the feudalism time, two main types of warrior classes were the fierce samurais of Japan and the loyal kni…
In the thirteenth century, the Ottomans had taken over the Byzantine to then become the largest and longest Islamic empire in history. After their 600 years reign, the Safavid empire rose to power aft…
Feudalism was the major social and political order in medieval Europe. It was later developed as power passed from things to local lords. "Feudalism brought together two powerful groups: lords and va…
In a time where medieval Europe was under constant waves of attacks and defenses, one form of soldier stood out in the battlefield, the knight. Some say the idea of the knight originated from Charlema…