For centuries the chivalric knight stood above all others on the battlefield. Yet, in just a few short years, they were virtually erased from the battlefield.

Jun 6, 2009 - James Jackson

The Western image of armored knights on horse in the Age of Chivalry evolved from two primary Eastern influences, the Byzantines and the Persians.

Dec 21, 2008 - Joseph McGowan

The bloody 15th century in England was marked by the end of the Hundred Years War and the horrors of the War of the Roses. It also saw the knight reach its zenith as a cl

Jun 17, 2008 - Joseph Allen McCullough

A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death.

Mar 31, 2008 - Rachel Bellerby

This article examines the theme of honor in medieval literature and its impact on a character's identity.

Aug 9, 2010 - Margaret Sauble

Knighthood became a highly professional and social institution until it gradually came to an end in the 15th century with the invention of new military technology.

Mar 17, 2009 - Deanna Proach

The Knights Templar were originally a small group of warriors sworn to defend pilgrims and the Holy places of Christendom in the Holy Land.

Jun 13, 2008 - Grant Sebastian Nell

In the Middle Ages, the tournament was a place to win glory and a training ground where untested Knights and Squires could hone their skills in preparation for warfare.

Sep 18, 2008 - Grant Sebastian Nell

In the violence of medieval Europe, the strenght of a knight's armor often determined his success in battle and therefore it became one of his most prized possessions.

Nov 20, 2009 - Loni Perry

A medieval manor was an estate owned by a Lord of the Manor, granted to him by the monarch.

Feb 1, 2010 - Rachel Bellerby

Robin Hood is the most famous outlaw of the medieval period. Although he may have been fictional, there are other characters who did live real and lawless lives.

Oct 20, 2009 - John Izzard

When the Romans departed Britain in the early fifth century the road system they left behind did not disappear, but it did change.

Jul 23, 2009 - John Izzard

The medieval minstrel was one of the most popular entertainers of the Middle Ages.

Nov 17, 2008 - Rachel Bellerby

A Knight's Tale is a boisterous film, but anachronistic perhaps more than intended.

Sep 19, 2006 - Paula Stiles

Tickets and transportation are easily arranged to the Kaltenberger Ritterturnier - the world's largest knights' jousting tournament held each July in Bavaria, Germany.

Jun 9, 2008 - Henk Bekker

An impetuous young man trying to become a knight and redeem himself from past mistakes comes face to face with his first mistake: Lady Leona.

Apr 29, 2009 - Leslie C. Halpern

The owners of the most important relics of Christianity and leading financiers. The Knights Templar were the most powerful Order of the medieval era.

Nov 19, 2008 - Aimi Persand