Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/attainder-law
31st Jul 2021 - A process of Old English Law, ''Attainder'' (not to be confused with the Heraldic term), was used often by Royalty as a means of depriving Nobles of T …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/order-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary
31st Jul 2021 - Founded in 1261 AD as an off-shoot of several other Religious Orders, The Order of Blessed Virgin Mary was originally a Military Order, with limited c …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/royal-dais
31st Jul 2021 - In it's Medieval form, The Dais was a type of elevated or raised foundation (platform), upon which was placed, normally a Throne. So elevated, The Dai …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bruges-garter-book
31st Jul 2021 - Dating to The 15th Century AD - The ''Garter Book'' was commissioned by William Bruges.l He served as the first Master of Arms for The Chivalric Order …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ale-conner
31st Jul 2021 - An unusual Job Position in 14th Century AD Medieval England – The Ale Conner also was presented with a very dangerous one. The Position was appo …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/urban-ii
31st Jul 2021 - Odo of Lagery was born in 1035 (France). Born into a Noble Family, his education (and course in life) was pre-set. He was sent to Reims to be educated …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chaplet
31st Jul 2021 - Another type of women apparel, The Chaplet was used by both Common and Noble alike. Made from intertwined wood, vines and berry stems, (to name a few) …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/baldwin-iv
31st Jul 2021 - Also known as “Baldwin The Leper”, he was born in 1161. He was King of Jerusalem at 13 years old. Diagnosed at an early age with Leprosy, …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/annals
31st Jul 2021 - The 3 principle forms of writing “styles” prevalent during The Middle Ages were books on the Lives of The Saints, Chronicles and Annals. T …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/macbeth
31st Jul 2021 - A REAL person in the guise of King Macbeth of Scotland. His “birthdate” is debated. He was King from 1040 until 1057. Born of a Noble &ldq …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/giuovanni-boccaccio
31st Jul 2021 -
Giovanni Boccaccio was born in Florence, Italy in 1313. A well known Writer in his day, he is best known to history for his work “The Dec …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/joan-of-arc
31st Jul 2021 - Born into a simple Peasant family in Domremy, France (1412), Joan was an unusually devout Catholic girl. She attended Church with such regularity &nda …