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Over the course of the Dark Ages, the warriors of the Frankish Kingdoms developed a martial class of armored cavalrymen. These were the prototypes for medieval knights.

Amidst the rampant violence of the early European Middle ages, these papal decrees emerged as a means of restoring order to Europe, and to protect the church from attack.

With bath melts, bath bombs and more, Lush is a store whose products can make any bathtub feel like a luxury spa.

One of the most contested rulers of England, Matilda won her throne in the end--in a fashion.

This week's outlaws, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, come from late 13th and early 14th century Scotland.

Archaeologist Neil Oliver presents the real story of Scotland as he exposes many myths and legends in this exciting new documentary series.

While female pirates were a rare thing, they certainly weren't uncommon. Grace O'Malley is one of the few women who gave pirating a new name.

The Civil War resulted in internal strife among the Five Civilized Tribes and as they sought to rebuild, they were once more challenged by the post-war United States.

Inauguration ceremonies in Europe in the Middle Ages were heavy with symbolism, promoting the legitimacy of the king and the concept of kingship.

The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).

To many, King Wenceslas is little more than a name in a Christmas Carol but in his day he was a well-known and much beloved monarch.

William Wallace won a dramatic victory against the English in 1297. The English army were annihilated. Robert the Bruce continued fighting for independence.

An account of the siege of a major rebel stronghold in the early stages of the Civil Wars in England in the Twelfth Century between Stephen and Matilda.

The saga of Odysseus' decade-long battle of wills with the Greek gods gets a freshly earthy reinterpretation in Steven Grant and Scott Bieser's new graphic novel.