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Medieval Europe: 1000 Years in 20 Minutes

The entire story of the European Middle Ages in one short video - from the barbarian invasions to Charlemagne’s empire; from Europe’s fragmentation to its sweeping conquests and crusades; from the ...
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What if you brought modern technology to the Middle Ages?

The Middle Ages, a time when you were more likely to die on the toilet than take a bath. And now you’re going there with an educational mission. It’s up to you now. Let’s show the Middle Ages how it’s ...
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Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark – medieval Europe’s ideas about faith and power were not so simple

During the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to the White House Office of Faith, introduced President Donald Trump as “the greatest champion of faith that we ...
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Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

Winter in a peasant village, painted by the Limbourg brothers and published in the medieval illuminated manuscript ‘Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.’ Pierce Archive LLC/Buyenlarge via Getty Images ...