Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/peters-pence
31st Jul 2021 - This practice seen in use during The Middle Ages, was the imposition of a tax paid to The Papacy (or The Seat of St. Peter). Originating in England ar …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bezant-currency
31st Jul 2021 - A coinage from The Middle Ages, The Bezant (or Solidus and also Nomisma) – was the “standard” coinage of The Byzantine Empire. Seen …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-saladin-tithe
31st Jul 2021 - This tax, created in 1188 – was essentially the way Royalty and The Church “made” their Subjects “pay” for The Third Cru …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/stave-church
31st Jul 2021 - An architectural style of building with regards to Church construction in Norway – during The Middle Ages. The Stave Church is seen basically in …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/treaty-of-verdun
31st Jul 2021 - This Treaty was implemented (as a result of The Battle of Fontenoy in 841) and sworn to in Verdun (now France) during August of 843. The Treaty shaped …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/shilling
31st Jul 2021 - A “coinage” used in The Middle Ages, Shilling has it's name “origins” in Old Norse (“to cut or shear”). In Germany …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/henchman-position
31st Jul 2021 - Although the term “Henchman” has evolved into an “unsavory” one. Originally in The Middle Ages, they were personal Attendants …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-council-of-pisa
31st Jul 2021 - The Council of Pisa was convoked on March 25, 1409 – as a way to end The Great Schism. Not convened by a Pope, it was NOT recognized as a &ldquo …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/rodrigo-diaz
31st Jul 2021 - Better known to history as “El Cid”, (meaning “Lord”), Born in Vivar (Castile) in 1043 A.D. - he came from Noble birth. His Fa …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/order-of-st-jacob-of-the-sword
31st Jul 2021 - A small and relatively unknown Knightly Order, they were later assimilated into The Order of St. Iago. They were said to have been formed in Spain in …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chronicle
31st Jul 2021 - Another of the The Middle Ages writing styles, “The Chronicle” (like The Annals), described important Events with a Kingdom. The differenc …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/courtesy-title
31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 11th Century, a Courtesy Title was developed by Nobility to identify themselves WITHOUT the need to use their “appointed” …
