Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lollards
31st Jul 2021 - The Lollards were a group of English Reform Advocates of The Church whose ideas stemmed from “popular” Reformist John Wycliffe. The Moveme …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jacques-de-molay
31st Jul 2021 - Born in France in 1243, Jacques de Molay was the last Grand Master of The Order of Knights Templar. Coming from a wealthy Family, Molay joined The Ord …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cortes
31st Jul 2021 - A “Cortes” is a term given to Spanish Nobility that assemble for governing or debating purposes. The Cortes was used in the Kingdoms of Ca …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/marshal
31st Jul 2021 - The Title of “Marshal” (as used in The Middle Ages) – derived from many sources. From The French, it was related to “Keeper&rd …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/robber-baron
31st Jul 2021 - With the term fixed more readily in 19th Century America, to describe an unscrupulous Industrialist who would use his influence and monies to increase …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/barbersurgeon
31st Jul 2021 - The unusual origins of the “Medical” Profession known as The Barber-Surgeon, grew out of a specific role, designed to serve Male Religious …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tenantinchief
31st Jul 2021 - During The Middle Ages, Land Ownership and it's Administration was considered one of the most important facets of basic life. Kings and Queens own the …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/palfrey
31st Jul 2021 - The Palfrey was a classification of Horse (and not a specified breed) that was highly prized during The Middle Ages. A Horse was considered an extreme …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/passage-fee
31st Jul 2021 - A “Passage Fee” was a monetary requirement that was paid by an Initiate Knight upon his Knighthood by either an Order or by Royalty. The F …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cooper
31st Jul 2021 - From The German “Kruper”, the Profession of Cooper was seen as an extremely important vocation in The Middle Ages. A Cooper was a maker of …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/military-order-of-the-dove
31st Jul 2021 - Established by King Juan I of Castile in 1378, The Military Order of The Dove was composed of Noblemen and their Sons. As Knights, they were sworn to …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pantler
31st Jul 2021 - Deriving from the word “Pantry”, The Medieval Occupation known as The Pantler – was the responsible Party for the stocking and maint …
