Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/livery-collar
31st Jul 2021 - The Livery Collar was an Ancient form of rank or position “identifier” used by Royalty for their Nobles. These were large golden or silver …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jousting-checks
31st Jul 2021 - In The Middle Ages, the most popular “Professional” sport was The Tournament Joust. In his event, Noblemen would mounted horses (fully Arm …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tournaments
31st Jul 2021 - Beginning as a form of “training preparation” for battle, The Tournament would evolve into a largely “recreational” and entert …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ulm-munster-cathedral
31st Jul 2021 - Ulm Munster Cathedral is located in Ulm, Germany. It is currently under Lutheran Administration. Due to the great size of Ulm Munster, it is often mis …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-constitution-of-clarendon
31st Jul 2021 - These Decrees were established by England's King Henry II in 1164 A.D. (established in Clarendon, England) - as a way to create a “formal” …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-oxford-provisions
31st Jul 2021 - The document known as “The Oxford Provisions”, contained a series of early limitations on Royal Power. Enacted (and enforced) by English B …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mosaics
31st Jul 2021 - The Middle Ages was a great “producer” of the Art form known as Mosaics. Although the style is actually many thousands of years older, the …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/retainer
31st Jul 2021 - Originating from Medieval Magistrates, The Retainer was one who provided domestic, military or administrative duties – in return for his Lords p …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/baron-court
31st Jul 2021 - In Medieval England, these Courts (or Assemblies) – where formed and administered by The Lord of The Manor (Baron) – over his Tenants and …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/remembrancer
31st Jul 2021 - The Remembrancer was was Officer of The Exchequer, whose function was to personally collect debts owned to a Sovereign. Duplicated on a local Governme …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/patents-of-nobility
31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the early Middle Ages, Patents of Nobility were “traveling documents”, carried by Noblemen, to identify their “Peerage&rdquo …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/spinner
31st Jul 2021 - With the advent of the Wool Trade in the 13th Century, the job of converting such material into workable portions was the job of a Spinner. Originally …
