When knights and castles served kings and queens, a feudal system employed peasants and vassals. Uneducated people used art to learn stories they could not read for themselves. This collection is about life in the Middle Ages.
Dante Alighieri'sDivine Comedyremains the most famous tale of Purgatory ever told.
At the Horns of Hattin battle, Saladin's army defeats the Crusaders.
Anastasia, Ivan's wife, who has a calming influence on him dies of lead poisoning.
Edward decimates Scottish forces and morale at Falkirk in July, 1298.
Saladin captures King Guy but spares his life; he executes almost everyone else.
Dracula and his brother go to prison to prove father Dracul's loyalty to the Sultan.
The eldest of Edward III's children, Edward, the Black Prince, was the most famous medieval warrior of the day.
Wallace is dragged through the city, tortured, hanged, beheaded, drawn, and quartered.
King Richard II tricks Wat Tyler and the King's men kill him.
During the middle ages, when feudalism was prevalent in Europe, a commoner remained a commoner throughout his or her life.
In today's society, the right to worship as one sees fit is law.
The English begin the Siege of Orleans in 1428. The French believe the English are unbeatable and feel there is no one to lead the people.
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