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Medieval Knight: History and Facts Medieval Knight: History and Facts What was a knight? During the Middle Ages, there were three primary categories of soldiers: foot soldiers, archers, and knights. The knights were mounted warriors with extensive armor. Being a knight was only affordable for the wealthiest of nobility. They …

Norman Conquest: History and Facts Norman Conquest: History and Facts Who were the Normans? The Normans were a group of Vikings who made their home on the French coast. The locals referred to them as the Norwegian Norsemen. In due course, they adopted the name Normans, and the region they …