Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tapestries
31st Jul 2021 - Tapestries are decorative fabrics into which a design is directly woven into a piece of cloth. The method of construction makes them heavier and more …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/baronetcy
31st Jul 2021 - This ranking in Peerage was created around 1611 in England. It was considered a “purchased” Title. The monies collected where used to rais …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/games-and-pastimes
31st Jul 2021 - While many feel that the “only” form of pastime in The Middle Ages was “martial” (The Joust, Mutual Combat, etc), many more se …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/secretum-sigillum
31st Jul 2021 - Much like “The Great Seal”, The Secretum (also known as “The Secret Seal”), was developed for use by a Royal Privy Council (or …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-new-custom
31st Jul 2021 - Also known as “The Petty Custom”, this taxation system involved foreign Merchants. Certain items considered “high value” weer …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ducat-currency
31st Jul 2021 - A “coinage” used in The Middle Ages, The Ducat was a Venetian Gold coin first minted in 1284. It weighed 3.56 grams and was pure Gold. It …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/earl-title
31st Jul 2021 - One of the oldest titles of English Peerage, the name was originally Scandinavian (Jarl), and came to England with The Saxon Invasions. The first &ldq …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/william-caxton
31st Jul 2021 - Born in England in 1421, William is known to history for publishing the first “book” into common English. Coming from a modestly wealthy F …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dauphine-title
31st Jul 2021 - This Medieval title was used from 1349 to 1830 in France. It was held by the oldest Son to the serving King of France. The Provence of Dauphine became …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jean-buridan
31st Jul 2021 - Noted Scientist and Philosopher, Frenchman Jean Buridan was born in 1300. As a teacher, he had a huge following (as did his contemporary William of Oc …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dame-title
31st Jul 2021 - This title of respect (given to any woman admitted to any Order of Chivalry) – is still used in those Countries which still convey the honor. In …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/carmelites
31st Jul 2021 - One of the 4 original Mendicant Orders of Religious (or Begging Order), The Carmelites were founded around 1155 A.D. - by Lay Persons and Crusading Kn …
