Medieval

Mongol and Mamluk cavalry clash in a 14th-century manuscript

How to repel a Mongol invasion: the success of Egypt’s Mamluk empire

Saint Michael and the DragonSaint Michael and the Dragon

General ancient history

Dragons From mythological beasts of history to the firebreathers of fantasy

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Robin Hood: everything you wanted to know . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon (Photo by Ollie Upton/HBO)

House of the Dragon The real historical event behind the Game of Thrones prequel

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Medieval monks: a day in the life . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Flames and smoke are seen billowing from the roof at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, 15 April 2019. Yet despite the devastation, the fire is “not the worst chapter in its 850-year history”, argues Dr Emily Guerry. (Patrick Anidjar/AFP/Getty Images)

Notre-Dame fire "It's extraordinary what has survived"

Notre-Dame cathedral, which dates back to 1163. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty Images)

Notre-Dame 10 facts about Paris's famous cathedral

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Kavita Puri "There are other medieval women who we can bring to the foreground"

c1400 farmer ploughing a field.

6 of the most catastrophic weather events in British history

Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, showing his pronounced Habsburg jaw

Q&A What was the Habsburg jaw?

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Royal rivals? Medieval England and France’s tempestuous relationship . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The Peasants’ Revolt: everything you wanted to know . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Hildegard of Bingen

15 minutes of fame Janina Ramirez chooses Hildegard of Bingen

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Hildegard of Bingen Medieval polymath . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The Mali empire: everything you wanted to know . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.