Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
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31st Jul 2021 - In The Middle Ages, The Avenor was installed by The Manor Lord, as the Chief Officer of a Stable of horses. The Avenor was responsible for all care an …
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31st Jul 2021 - In The Middle Ages, the primary Law Enforcement “Agent” was normally the High Sheriff. Under his position, was that of The Baliff. This po …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen actually BEFORE The Middle Ages, Semiotics was the practice of communication with pictures only. It was assumed (with different languages) &ndash …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Medieval practice (only documented as rarely preformed in England), Seizing Quarters involved a Nobleman whose peerage was “under suspicion&rd …
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31st Jul 2021 - As old as time, in The Middle Ages – The Robe became a symbol of power and Authority. Seen instituted as such around the 10th Century (in Englan …
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31st Jul 2021 - Born in 1452, Richard III was briefly King of England – following the death of his older Brother, Edward IV. He served his Brother faithfully in …
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31st Jul 2021 - Relative to an English Marcher Lord, a Margrave was used in many Germanic Nations – as well as The Holy Roman Empire. They too were tasked with …
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31st Jul 2021 - The oldest Daughter of Alfred The Great, Aethelflaed ruled as Queen of Mercia (independent from England). He was a wise (and often ruthless Ruler with …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Medieval title, “Count” comes from the Latin term “Comte”. It is associated with being a “Companion to The Emperor&rdq …
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31st Jul 2021 - Created around the mid-16th Century, a Lord-Lieutenant was a position created by a King or Queen. A Nobleman, it was his job to represent “Royal …
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31st Jul 2021 - Actually a Baron, The Marcher Lord was in charge of the tracts of land that bordered a Country (England, Wales or Scotland). These areas were known as …
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31st Jul 2021 - From Norman times, The Steward was a Household Servant who was tasked with food preservation and service. These were Senior Staff within a Noble House …
