Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ceremony-of-degradation
31st Jul 2021 - As with much pomp and circumstance afford to the ceremony bestowing Knighthood on a man, so was the equally painful task of removing such an honor. RA …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-kiss-of-peace
31st Jul 2021 - The loyalty that a Vassal owed to his Lord was formalized into a ceremony known as “Homage”. As per the custom, the Vassal would kneel in …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/coronations
31st Jul 2021 - A central religious and political activity in The Middle Ages, a Coronation was the installation of a new King, Queen or other important “Royal& …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/paladin
31st Jul 2021 - While the historical accuracy of Paladin's ever existed as a viable Elite Military Force is debated, their often legendary status best serves The Mate …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/johannes-gutenberg
31st Jul 2021 - Born in Mainz, Germany in 1400 – his “full” name was Johannes Gensfleich zur Laden zue Gutenberg (he had adopted the last name of th …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/forest-law
31st Jul 2021 - A series of legal restrictions that were placed on usery of the vast European forests, Forest Law was the central means by which Nobility maintained t …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/latin-language
31st Jul 2021 - Latin was the language of The Roman Empire, but remained as the primary language base in many European Nations. Over a period of several centuries, La …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-great-heathen-army
31st Jul 2021 - So named by The Anglo-Saxons in the 8th Century AD – The Great Heathen Army was a coalition of Norse Warriors. They fell under a single unified …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-domesday-book
31st Jul 2021 - Sometimes pronounced “Doomsday”, this book was considered the Administrative masterpiece of The Middle Ages. Initially called the “B …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cleanliness
31st Jul 2021 - People in The Middle Ages, put a high value on cleanliness. Bathing was common. Although a more elaborate procedure for the wealthy, most people bathe …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/springald
31st Jul 2021 - Developed from 11th Century Byzantine models, the Springald was a direct ancestor to the Ancient Roman Scorpion. This device was considered a si …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chandler
31st Jul 2021 - Another important Profession in The Middle Ages was that of The Chandler. In an Age in which electricity did not yet exist, the need for light at nigh …
