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Castles in the Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, fortified residences for kings and nobles were constructed as castles. Castles in the Middle Ages Why did they build castles? A large portion of Europe was split between lords and princes during the Middle Ages. They would be in charge of …

The Crusades: History and Facts The European Christians fought a series of wars known as the Crusades in an effort to wrest back control of Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Muslims during the Middle Ages.   The Crusades: History and Facts Why did they want to control Jerusalem? …

The Black Death: History and Facts A horrible sickness known as the “Black Death” swept over Europe between 1347 and 1350. The illness was extremely contagious and had no known treatment. The Black Death: History and Facts How did it start? Most likely, the epidemic originated in Asia and followed …

Vikings: History and Facts During the Middle Ages, there was a group of people in Northern Europe known as Vikings. The Scandinavian regions that are now the nations of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway were first inhabited by them. In the Middle Ages, the Vikings were a significant force in Northern …

Byzantine Empire: History and Facts The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire after the Roman Empire broke up into two independent empires. After the fall of Rome and the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE, the Byzantine Empire lasted for a millennium. During the Middle Ages, the …

Kings and Courts in Middle Ages Kings and Courts in Middle Ages The King’s Court The term “king’s court” refers to the king’s household and council. Everywhere the king went, the court went too. The wise (ideally) men of the king’s court, who would include bishops and other religious officials …

Art and Literature in Middle Ages The style of art during the Middle Ages varied depending on where in Europe you were and when you lived. Nonetheless, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art are the three primary eras and styles that comprise Middle Ages art. During the Middle Ages, Catholic themes …

The Monastery in Middle Ages The Monastery in Middle Ages What was a monastery? A monastery was a structure, or structures, where people lived, worshipped, and gave their entire lives to God. Monks were the individuals who resided in the monasteries. Since the monastery was self-sufficient, all the monks required …

Guilds in the Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, guilds were organizations or unions of artisans. Every guild, such as the tanner’s or candlemaker’s guild, concentrated on a particular trade. Guilds in the Middle Ages Why were guilds important? During the Middle Ages, guilds were very significant to society. They …