High Middle Ages

were a kingdom main for defence against invasion. (eventually, however weapons overpowered their once mighty walls.) The Middle Ages, a period of History that ran from the year 590 to 1500 ce, it could of be known for famous landmarks, like castles. It was someone's home but if someone wanted to invade the castle they would of must go through heavy defence. There were moats, High walls, Flanking towers and gateway defences that would include drawbridges and Portcullis. This essay will argue…

that in the Middle Ages, divorces didn’t exist, while in modern day it does. In the Middle Ages, the church believed that when two parties consented and promised to a marriage it can’t be dissolved. In unusual circumstances, annulments were granted. A divorce recognizes a person as previously married, however, an annulment declares a marriage invalid and as if it never existed. Middle Ages and modern day marriages both grant annulments. Another difference was that in the late Middle Ages,…

with black magic, as it was a psychogenic illness which they had no explanation for. It is caused by extreme levels of stress and anxiety. Symptoms of Mass Hysteria are more commonly seen in women. The history of Mass Hysteria goes back to the middle ages. It was firstly thought of to be caused by a natural disease. Later on in the colonies, people with this illness were said to be possessed, which lead to Salem Witch Trials Mass Hysteria is a conversion disorder where individuals that have an…

war in the Middle Ages between England and France, was wool. The 100 Year War went on for about 116 years, and was partially a dispute over land, which held sheep on it, and England also wanted to protect their wool trade with Flanders, so they fought to protect it (Johnson). Sheep weren’t just used for their wool, they also had many other important uses. Sheep could be used for milk, butter, cheese, mutton, and their skin could be used to make parchment (Gimpel 45). There was a high demand…

barriers between different groups of people it actually only shows a failure of the church because outside of the church women were cherished for their voices. At many private performances, where women were allowed to perform, they were praised for the high notes they were able to reach (Ongaro 21). Also, the lack or minimal famous women composers may also be a factor of questioning the greatness of the music revolution; nevertheless, that is also not a failure of the music industry but of the…

Castles Castle necessities Castles were a big structure that kept the monarch or noble. Castles were the homes and fort of the monarch and noble. Castles were important in political and military life in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages went from about the 400’s through to the 1400’s. Castles helped kings and nobles protect their land. Castles also provided homes for family members and the servants of the king. Castles also served as armories, barracks, prisons, storehouses, treasure houses and a…

During the Middle Ages, knights were very well known, honorable, military men. Knights followed a set of rules called the Code of Chivalry, which they learned at a very young age. To have training for battle, knights would also participate in tournaments. All of the training that the young men did led to their becoming of a knight. To become a knight, these young men had to go through many years of training and education from being a page, squire, and then to a full knight. Knights during the…

The Middle Ages are a misunderstood period of history in which the popular view is that they were a dark and gloomy time with little or no progress. This is due to the careless terminology coined by many historians In fact, the Medieval Times were much brighter times than what is commonly believed. Many accomplishments made during these times attributed to the progression of history. The Medieval Times were not actually a “Dark Ages,” but rather a bright time filled with progress thanks to…

Columbian Exchange, the early modern world came into existence with the help of many forces. By forces, I am referring to the Renaissance, reformation, and the age of exploration, forces that drastically turned the wheels of humanity, plunging it towards a new era. With that being said, it is hard to surmise whether the renaissance, reformation, or the age of exploration, were equals when it came to the emergence of modernity, so in order to remove any confusion, let’s examine these periods all…

understand the nature of middle adulthood I chose to interview Joy, whom is my mother-in-law. Currently, she is in the middle adulthood development at 63 years old and is a retired Registered Nurse, who served over 40 years in the workforce. She is married to her husband Richard and has three children, Jolene, Adam, and Aaron. Joy has four grandchildren from her daughter Jolene, who live in Oregon. Joy has been a mother to me, and I hope to be like her one day. Physical Development Middle…