Medieval

The Viking Age: Interesting Viking Traditions
Modern day Norse society has been shaped by Viking customs and traditions. In medieval Scandinavia, the Vikings were known for their warriors, large ships, horned helmets, and violent raids: but this image is not entirely accurate. Viking traditions reinforced social bonds, upheld honour and loyalty, and connected communities to their mythological heritage. Here are some Viking traditions and rituals you might not have heard of:
By choreomanias5 months ago in History
Page 74 of the Voynich Manuscript
Humans, though they have reason to be wary of things they do not understand, are still drawn to the unknown. At some indeterminate point in the 14th century, driven by curiosity and a deeply felt desire to know the world and our place in it, a book began to form, a record of a quest for understanding of the world that was familiar, but bent to the will of forces unknown and unknowable to its authors. Authors who, in their time, would have been seen by many as immoral heretics. And so, this book needed to be hidden and became an unknown and unknowable artifact. Encoded and allegorical in its illustrations, this book would move through the centuries as a great mystery, even as the world grew more at ease with the studies its authors undertook.
By Alex Brown5 months ago in History
Is the World Moving Toward World War III?
Is the World Moving Toward World War III? The Nuclear Threat and the Future of Humanity The world is experiencing one of the most uncertain periods in modern history. Ongoing conflicts in different regions, growing rivalry among major powers, and increasing military spending have led many people to ask a serious question: Is the world moving toward World War III?
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in History
The Iron Crown: Mastering the Knight Helmet in 2026
In the realm of historical study and high-end collection, the knight helmet stands as the ultimate synthesis of protection, engineering, and status. While often viewed through the lens of fantasy, the reality of a medieval helmet is a masterclass in ergonomics and metallurgy. As we move through 2026, the resurgence of interest in European martial arts (HEMA) and historical reenactment has turned the spotlight back onto these iconic pieces of armor, demanding a higher level of authenticity and functional performance from modern smiths.
By Amy Lena5 months ago in History
Byzantium Banned Religious Art for a Century. Theology Was Just the Cover Story
On a March morning in 843, a procession moved through Constantinople carrying icons that had been hidden for nearly thirty years. The Empress Theodora led it. Her son, Michael III, was three years old. At the cathedral of Hagia Sophia, the newly installed Patriarch Methodios presided over a liturgy that declared religious images restored after more than a century of dispute.
By S. Kallistos5 months ago in History
The green children of Woolpit.
The Green Children of Woolpit are a famous 12th-century English legend featuring a brother and sister with bright green skin who appeared in the village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England. Speaking an unknown language and eating only raw broad beans, their story remains an enduring and bizarre medieval mystery.The LegendDuring the reign of King Stephen (1135–1154), farm workers in Woolpit discovered two small children emerging from the "wolf pits" (ancient trenches used to trap wolves). The siblings wore clothes made of unfamiliar materials, spoke a language nobody could understand, and refused all offered food until they found some raw broad beans.They were taken into the home of a local landowner, Sir Richard de Calne, where they were eventually baptized.
By Guy lynn5 months ago in History
Was Moses Known to Egypt as Senenmut?. AI-Generated.
A question raised by the surviving Egyptian record Off The Kirb Ministries recently released a video titled “This New Moses Information is Hard to Ignore...” The video explores a question that is simple on the surface but heavy once the evidence is laid out: was Moses known in Egypt by another name, and could that name have been Senenmut? The video credits the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, Christopher Eames, and Scotty Roberts for the research that inspired the argument. The claim presented is not built around a single similarity, a vague resemblance, or a desire to force the Exodus story into Egyptian history. It is built around a pattern of chronology, names, royal access, authority, disappearance, and damaged memory.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in History
Hide-and-a-bebo: Did you play this game as a child?
Hide-and-a-bebo-Jack and a sebo Growing up in the 1960s in Botetourt County in Southwest Virginia, children played many outdoor games. There were red light, green light, Red Rover, and hand-clapping games like Miss Mary Mack and Miss Lucy. There was also a variation on Hide-and-Seek called Hide-and-a-beb0.
By Cheryl E Preston5 months ago in History
The New World Order
The New World Order The term “New World Order” (NWO) has become one of the most controversial and widely discussed ideas in modern politics and conspiracy theories. Some people believe it simply refers to changes in global politics and international cooperation, while others claim it represents a secret plan by powerful elites to establish a one-world government. Over the decades, the phrase has appeared in political speeches, historical documents, conspiracy books, and popular culture, creating fear, debate, and fascination around the world.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in History
Who Claqueurs Were and Whether Claque Still Exists Today
Imagine that you have written an opera, rehearsed it for half a year, and on opening night the audience contains people who were paid not for tickets, but to ruin your performance. They will cough, laugh at the wrong moments, and at the climax they will pointedly slam the door as they leave. This is not the plot of a thriller. It was an ordinary theater evening in nineteenth-century Paris. The system was called the claque — an organized group of spectators who, for money, created the reaction of the hall. Applause, cries of “bravo,” enthusiastic exclamations, or, on the contrary, hissing and boos — all of it could be bought.
By Dmitrii6 months ago in History
Why Europe Hunted Insects for Centuries
Bright red once cost enormous sums of money and was a symbol of power. But its main secret was hidden not in minerals and not in plants, but in tiny insects living on cacti. This is the story of how cochineal became one of Europe’s most expensive dyes, and why Spain turned it into a profitable colonial commodity.
By Dmitrii6 months ago in History
Year 1805 Fun Facts, Trivia, and History
This quick read is a mix of fun facts, trivia, and historical events from the year 1805. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, historic firsts, famous births and deaths, U.S. economic news, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictor6 months ago in History