Middle Ages

Battle of Vitkov Hill – Triumph of the Hussites! (Video)

One of the most dramatic battles of the Middle Ages unfolds as Catholic Crusaders meet Protestant Hussites under Jan Zizka!

4 years ago

Jan Zizka – Warrior of the Hussites (Video)

Zizka is a incredible figure in military history - a one eyed Protestant warrior who formed the Czech peasants into…

4 years ago

Knights vs Tanks? – The Hussite War Wagons (Video)

Did you know that a precursor to tanks faced knights on medieval battlefields? The Hussite war wagons were a technological…

4 years ago

Secrets of the Castle Video Series

We're pleased to recommend this series, originally broadcast on the BBC, Secrets of the Castle. Join the series' hosts, Peter Ginn, Tom Pinfold,…

4 years ago

Life in Venice the Empire (Venice Video Part 3)

The Venitian Empire had its share of challenges as they ruled the world through commerce. In this episode we look…

5 years ago

The War on Images (Claudius of Turin Video, Part 2)

How the 9th century Bishop Claudius of Turin took on the powerful Catholic church and their worship of images.

6 years ago

Are Swords Better than Spears?

Swords are most people's favorite medieval weapon. But spears have been an important weapon for all of recorded history, and…

6 years ago

Three Poisonous Books Found in Library

  We found that three rare books on various historical topics in the University of Southern Denmark’s library collection contain…

6 years ago