History
The feudal system was a way of governing used in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. In this paper, I will explain the feudal system, its mode of government, and the social classes involved therein. I will also write about some examples of feudalism in literature. The Feudal System -
History
Soldiers in the medieval times used an assortment of weapons that could hack, slash, and bludgeon. The Falchion The falchion was a sword that was one of the most common blades that you could buy as a medieval soldier. It was made from farmer's tools that had been
Medeival History
The life of an English knight in Medieval England was perilous. They fought in wars, and for their ruler's entertainment. The knights of England lived at their ruler's castle as a bodyguard and as an entertainer for him. When the king wanted the knights to entertain
Medeival History
In the Middle Ages peasants had many holidays, they were free from doing their work around eight weeks per year, Christmas day, Easter, Mayday, etc. Some outdoor entertainment in which they participated during holidays were: archery, colf (the ancestor of golf), bowls, hammer-throwing, quarter-staff contests, etc. Peasants also entertained themselves
Medeival History
Peasants loved to eat bread, so they baked their own, which was usually brown bread made of barley, oats, or millet. This type of bread was eaten by peasants, while white bread was eaten by the nobility of the land. The common folk also ate an assortment of vegetables and
Medeival History
Back in the day, peasants did not go to offices to work, they were farmers and herders. In villages, the peasants who lived there usually farmed and took care of animals. They were not reliant on the government at all. For example, nowadays if the electricity is turned off by
Medeival History
The feudal system was first established in England when William the Conqueror and the Normans came back to England after the defeat of the Anglo-Saxons at the battle of Hastings, which occurred in 1066 A.D. At the top of the feudal pyramid was the Pope who, at the slightest
History
The Black Death started in 1346 when rats from China started to flee the dried-out grasslands there. Previously, there had been a serious famine in the region, and the lack of rain dried up the grasslands and forced the rats to move. Now, the rats were not the problem, but
History
This is a timeline of medieval history events, from 324 AD to the Renaissance period. 324 AD: Constantine I becomes Emperor. He wins two decisive battles against Licinius, the last remaining emperor of the Tetrarchy, which solidifies him as the Emperor of the Roman Empire. In the Battle of Adrianople,
History
The Middle Ages started in 500 AD (when the Roman Empire collapsed) and ended in 1500 AD (the beginning of the Renaissance). During this time were the dark ages, Crusades, the 100-year war, and other important events. The first part of the Middle Ages (called the Dark Ages) started in
History
The Incas were an advanced civilization in South America. They were ahead of the Aztecs and many other ancient civilizations in North America because they knew how to mine for precious ores and useful metals. Mining was mandatory in the Inca Kingdom. It was part of the tax obligation from
History
The Songhai Empire of West Africa began in 1375 and ended in 1591. This empire began when Mali started being weakened and the Songhai people rebelled, fighting back and setting up their capital in the city of Gao. The Songhai eventually took over (under the rule of the former military