Horses in the Middle Ages

existing hillock and enlarged by the fill from a ditch, or moat, dug around the base. But between the ditch and the motte was the bailey that provided room for the more temporary accommodation of castle retainers- servants, craftsmen, soldiers and horses. (How Castles…

agents—from ground up corpses to toxic mercury to crocodile dung. The annals of medieval medical history are full of substances that make us cringe. Yet people believed in these cure-alls and willing took them when prescribed by a doctor of the Middle Ages. While we may laugh or shudder at these strange potions and treatments, we should also keep in mind that many if not most medicines of the time also called for beneficial herbs and spices, which contained essential phytonutrients, vitamins and…

The Paleolithic Period, which occurred about 40,000 years ago, was a time of hunting and gathering. Their major inspiration came from their surroundings, so most of their works were of the animals in their everyday lives, such as buffalo and horses. Their belief is that these drawings would bring the spirits of these animals into their hunting rituals, and this would bring them good luck. The Chauvet Cave in France is the earliest painting we have, which is estimated to have been created around…

Sir Thomas Malory in 1486 as well as many others including Alfred Lord Tennyson. Each writer surely embellished his life, adding to the myth and legend. Separating fact from fiction can be extremely difficult as this King Arthur lived during the Dark Ages and not much tangible evidence is left of that period. The real story of his life would surely be much less glamorous. How would his…

Throughout the Middle Ages, Christianity dominated many aspects of society, among all classes of people. The Book of Margery Kempe exemplifies this domination, without a background of religion, there would be no context for which the book to exist. In fact, it can be argued that the most important characters are religious figures, such as Jesus . With this emphasis on religion, one common activity among those who could afford it was pilgrimages and a large part of her story consists of Margery…

hooks have a tendency to become tangled or clingy to surfaces. It would not be wrong to think that Chaucer is making fun of Eglantine being too clingy at certain points. Then there is the Monk. Hunting was his sport. He also had a large collection of horses in his stable. He was accompanied by two agile grey hounds that helped him hunt in the forest. His favorite mount was in fine condition, and his supple boots gave him comfort. His fellow monks preferred to live a boring and devout lifestyle…

In the societies of medieval Europe and feudal japan, there were many differences and simerialites, also how they were organized and controlled was different. The middle ages (medieval Europe) is known to be the historical period of Europe between the 5th and 15ht century. The medieval period ended with advent of renaissance which is known to be the beginning of the modern era. Feudalism in japan was all basically a fight for more land, wealth and above all power. When the government started…

American actress Marilyn Monroe once said, “Respect is one of life’s greatest treasures” (par 11). In medieval times, knights were highly respected in society. These mounted warriors not only received, but rightfully deserved respect from all in society. Medieval communities were captivated by knighthood and its fearless, yet gentle soldiers. Undoubtedly, knighthood was often a common theme in literature and characterized the medieval period. In the renowned British literature classic, The…

From Selfless Piety To The Sick And Needy Pilgrimages were important phenomena in European Christian culture during the Middle Ages. The early pilgrimages, such as Etheria’s pilgrimage to Jerusalem, differed from other types of travel and migration in where she went, the motivation to go, and the privileges she got. As pilgrimages evolved and became more widespread and local, they stayed similar in the type of destinations and dangers of the world, but the motivations behind changed. Pilgrims…

Comparing Urban Patterns of Florence in the Middle Ages Daiveyon Monroe History 150 Land of the Free, as an American would say, but what about other countries like Europe, China, Africa, Islam, etc… Maybe these other countries definition of “freedom” differs from our own. Europe, in the time from1000 to 1500, had cities with unparalleled freedom compared to any other cities in the world (Reilly, 484). The urban patterns and development throughout these towns in Europe, during the Post-Classical…