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30 Photos That Reveal What A Fascinating Period Of Time The Middle Ages Was
The Middle Ages, usually dated from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, were a period of striking contrasts. Castles rose across Europe, knights pledged their loyalty to their owners, and entire cities grew around bustling trade routes. But daily life was still full of hardship and superstition. It was an era of plagues and pilgrimages, battles and ballads, and the subreddit r/MedievalHistory offers a glimpse into these polarizing times through pictures, artifacts, and captivating stories.
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One Of Edinburgh Old Town’s Finest Hidden Gems, The Writers' Museum
Wat Tyler's Revenge 1 year ago
Edinburgh's closes hold many secrets and wonders. Gosh I love that town.
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The Medieval North Door Of St Edwards Church In Stow-On-The-Wold, Flanked By 700 Year Old Yew Trees
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
This is one of the most beautiful and relaxing pictures I have ever seen.
#3
Monteriggioni Is One Of The Best Preserved Walled Medieval Towns In Tuscany, Italy
#4
Eltz Castle Is A Medieval Castle Nestled In The Hills Above The Moselle River. Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
#5
It Is A Rock Hewn Church In Ethiopia
#6
My Dad Found This Sword In A Tree Root On A Forest In Germany
#7
St. Kevin's Kitchen , A 900-Year-Old Monastic House In Glendalough , Wicklow County , Ireland
#8
Bust Of Charlemagne (14th Century)
#9
Vase Given By Eleanor Of Aquitaine To Her First Husband Louis
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
Since she divorced him and married the King of England, I am surprised that this was allowed to remain in France and is at the Louvre and not the British Museum. Said from someone who lives in the Aquitaine currently.
#10
Illuminated Page From The Chronicon Pictum (1358)
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
"The Chronicon Pictum or Illuminated Chronicle (Hungarian: Képes Krónika, Slovak: Obrázková kronika, German: Ungarische Bilderchronik, also referred to as the Illustrated Chronicle, Chronica Hungarorum, Chronicon Hungarie Pictum, Chronica Picta or Chronica de Gestis Hungarorum) is a medieval illustrated chronicle from the Kingdom of Hungary from the 14th century. It represents the artistic style of the royal court of King Louis I of Hungary. The codex is a unique source of art, medieval and cultural history."
#11
Why Does Movies And TV Shows Do This?
#12
This Diver Dude Just Found An 11thc Crusader Sword In The Sea Near Israel
#13
My Pencil Drawing Of Armor Belonging To Duke Maurice, Elector Of Saxony, Ca. 1545
#14
Ivory Book Cover (Late Carolingian)
#15
Reichskrone Was Amazing To See In Person
Serena Myers 1 year ago
The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, Reich meaning kingdom or empire, and krone being evident. I bet that was heavy and extremely uncomfortable, I used to fuss when my mother made me wear a hat to Sunday church!
#16
My 15th Century Bronze Merchant Seal Ring Showing A Fleur De Lis
#18
Pyxis From Umayyad Al-Andalus, 10th Century Ce
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
Comment from site that had this photo: "As far as I understand this is incredibly rare as Islam actually forbids picturing animals and humans. Hence, this together with the Lions and the on purpose hidden painted people inside the Al-Hambra are examples of unusual, non-normative luxuries of that time and place."
#19
Surprisingly Accurate Elephant From The Workshop Bestriary From 1185
#20
Viterbo, One Of The Few Medieval City With Its Entire Defensive Wall Still Intact (Built Between 1095 And 1268)
John Dilligaf 1 year ago
In Italy, about 50 miles North of Rome. In case anyone was wondering.
#22
An Anglo-Saxon Burh, The Trading Hubs Of England. By 1066 About 10% Of The English Population Lived In Burhs
#23
Margaret Mortimer And Her Son. Bristol Cathedral. Photo Taken With Permission, Its Out Of Bounds On A Normal Visit
Serena Myers 1 year ago
Margaret Mortimer, Baroness Berkeley (2 May 1304 – 5 May 1337) was the wife of Thomas de Berkeley, 3rd Baron Berkeley. She was the eldest daughter of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, the de facto ruler of England from 1327 to 1330, and his wife Joan de Geneville, Baroness Geneville.[1] for further context. Courtesy of Wiki.
#24
Portrait Of John The Fearless (B. 1371, D. 1419)
#25
Early Medieval Art Style
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
Comment: "Pictured is a stirrup from Lednica lake, is there any particular name for the art style used to decorate this piece? I’ve seen similar decoration on the comb from Lednica lake as well as the axe from Lunow." Response: "Looks like a mix of early Slavic decorative tradition with Norse influence those stamped circles and geometric patterns are common in the Borre/Ringerike style (9th–11th c.) The fact you see it on combs, axes, and stirrups suggests a shared regional design language rather than just one off decoration. Basically, your horse kit, grooming tools, and weapons all carried the same protective motifs."
#26
Municipal Palace Of Piacenza (1281-1290)
#27
This Beautiful 14th-Century Palace, With Stunning Views, Is Now A Hotel. It Was The Palace Of King Pedro I, In Carmona
#28
Tomb Of Philippe Pot, Taken By Me, (Circa 1480)
#29
This Is A Gros Tournois From The Reign Of Philip IV Le Bel Who Ruled From 1285-1314
Wat Tyler's Revenge 1 year ago
Philip the Fair was the king who forced the excommunication of the Templars, then stole everything he could from them and executed as many as he could find on Friday the 13th. Hardly fair.
#30
Medieval Tavern In Real Life
#31
John II Of Liechtenstein Helps King Wencelaus Escape From Captivity By His Step-Brother, King Sigismund
#32
Fully Armored Knight And Horse 16th Century Armor Display
#33
Siege Of Mont-Saint-Michel 1424-1425
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
"In the long run this siege lasted nearly 20 years as a target of the English, starting with the invasion of Normandy in 1417. But the most intense period was during its siege in 1424-1425, when hundreds of English troops (even thousands) were mobilized in the Cotentin Peninsula and towns as far as Rouen to surround it. Fortresses were built, one in a village and one on a nearby island. The siege lasted a year, resulting in a decisive French victory thanks to the help of the Bretons who betrayed the English."
#34
14th Century Illuminated Illustration : Funeral Of Raymond Diocrès, From Les Tres Riches Heures
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
"Raymond Diocrès (died 1084) was a "Parisian university professor and canon" and the subject of a miracle. Diocrès is known for a miracle that took place at his funeral, which was depicted in several artistic works. The story goes that at his funeral Diocrès briefly returned to life, in order to swear to the assembly that God had judged and condemned his soul. One of his students, Bruno of Cologne, upon witnessing this miracle, decided to abandon civil life and become a monk, thus founding the Carthusian order. The funeral of Raymond Diocrès figures in illuminated scenes from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. Painters such as Vincenzo Carducci, Gregorio Bausá, and Eustache Le Sueur also depicted scenes from Diocrès' life, especially those related to Bruno of Cologne."
#35
An Umayyad Dirham From The Reign Of Hisham Ibn Abd Al-Malik, Minted At The Mesopotamian City Of Wasit In 740
#37
Bagrationi Royal House (888 A.d.-1810)
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
"The Bagrationi dynasty is a royal dynasty which reigned in Georgia from the Middle Ages until the early 19th century, being among the oldest extant Christian ruling dynasties in the world. In modern usage, the name of the dynasty is sometimes Hellenized and referred to as the Georgian Bagratids, also known in English as the Bagrations."
#38
So We're Just... Making Stuff Up?
#39
King Louis IX (The Saint) According To Muslim Chroniclers
#40
Siege Of Paris (1435 - 1436)
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
"The siege of Paris of 1435-36 took place during the decisive Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War. The resurgent forces of Charles VII of France, having reversed the tide of the conflict, set their sights on capturing the capital, Paris, which had been controlled by forces loyal to Henry VI of England since 1420." "Charles VII finally entered Paris on 12 November 1437. He was taken aback by the condition of much of the city, having suffered from years of civil war and occupation. He permitted all Parisians who had fled to return, on condition that they pledge allegiance to him. After this siege, Paris would not be occupied by foreign troops for another 400 years, until the army of the Sixth Coalition defeated Napoleon's army at the Battle of Paris (1814)."
#41
I Went To The Court Hunting, Riding, And Armory Collection About A Week Ago. Thought I’d Share
martin734 1 year ago
This would have been worn under a visored helmet such as a bassinet. It is to protect against blows to the head. Although a helmet was good at protecting against sharp, pointed weapons and arrows, it did little to protect against blunt trauma. Similarly padded clothing was worn under mail and plate armour to provide protection against blows and chafing from the armour and to keep the wearer warm.
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Crystal Patterson 1 year ago
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UKDeek 1 year ago
Conisbrough Castle, a favourite place of mine which is 2 miles from where I live, is a castle initially built in the 11thc. It is quite unique in England, as the central tower is circular with 6 solid butresses forming a hexaginal design. It is also mentioned in Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conisbrough_Castle) PXL_202309...8554d5.jpg 
UKDeek 1 year ago
Another favourite place of mine is Colchester Castle, built in the 11thc on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, which was built between AD49 and AD60. It is now a museum, which houses some really interesting Roman atrifacts, with Colchester being the first major city in Roman Britain. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colchester_Castle) PXL_202409...33f2aa.jpg 
Crystal Patterson 1 year ago
Posts like this are why I continue to come to Bored Panda. I love it. But, please add a save button so I can save posts to come back and read later!!
UKDeek 1 year ago
Conisbrough Castle, a favourite place of mine which is 2 miles from where I live, is a castle initially built in the 11thc. It is quite unique in England, as the central tower is circular with 6 solid butresses forming a hexaginal design. It is also mentioned in Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conisbrough_Castle) PXL_202309...8554d5.jpg
UKDeek 1 year ago
Another favourite place of mine is Colchester Castle, built in the 11thc on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, which was built between AD49 and AD60. It is now a museum, which houses some really interesting Roman atrifacts, with Colchester being the first major city in Roman Britain. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colchester_Castle) PXL_202409...33f2aa.jpg
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