Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/calendars
31st Jul 2021 - Calendars were used during The Middle Ages for both a practical and religious purpose. They were seen as a method to remember important religious holi …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/warden
31st Jul 2021 - An ancient title, The Warden was appointed by a King or Queen as “Guardian”over a Country or Province. They had similar authority as that …
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31st Jul 2021 - An English Philosopher, William was born in Surrey, England in 1285. He became a Franciscan Monk. The prevailing “philosophy” of The Era w …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/royal-warrant
31st Jul 2021 - Possibly instituted as early as England's King Henry II, a Royal Warrant was the practice of recognizing a particular Merchant or Tradesman, as being …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/adelaide
31st Jul 2021 - Born in 931 A.D. - Adelaide was the wife of Otto I (The Great). Considered by some to be the most important women in Medieval Germany, she served as R …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/butlerage
31st Jul 2021 - This system of Medieval taxation involved the imposition of a tax (monies) on certain “Staple Goods”. Staple Goods were items which were c …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/warder
31st Jul 2021 - A Warder was a small Ceremonial Baton (2 feet long), that symbolized the Office of a Constable or Marshal in Medieval times. Made of wood, they often …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bristol-nail
31st Jul 2021 - These items were designed in Bristol, England (15th Century). Made of metal, they were small Pedestals placed in Marketplaces and at “accepted&r …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chancellor
31st Jul 2021 - This Titled position was created by England's Edward The Confessor. Originally known as “The King's Secretary”, the position and it's resp …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chivalry-court
31st Jul 2021 - Seen at the end of the 12th Century, The Chivalry Court was a crude attempt to regulate a Knight's Code and to attempt to maintain integrity with rega …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Trondheim, Norway – Nidaros Cathedral was constructed between 1070 and 1300, over the spot where the 11th Century King of Norway (Kin …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/code-of-chivalry
31st Jul 2021 - The “Code of Chivalry” is an ancient “Rule”, that all Knights were expected to follow. Not just a mere “Oath”, Kni …