HistoryfromMedievalists.net4 days agoWere War Elephants Really Used During the Crusades? - Medievalists.netWar elephants were likely not used in battle during the Crusades despite being represented in medieval European art.
fromMedievalists.net3 weeks agoHistoryWhy Medieval Wars Were Fought: Power, Borders, and Sovereignty - Medievalists.netMedieval wars often stemmed from struggles over sovereignty and territory, not merely religion or feudal duty.
fromMedievalists.net6 months agoHistoryThe Medieval Gunpowder Revolution: 10 Moments that Changed Warfare - Medievalists.netGunpowder revolutionized medieval warfare, transforming battle strategies and marking a pivotal moment in military history.
fromMedievalists.net3 months agoHistoryNew Medieval Books: The Damietta Crusade, 1217-1221 - Medievalists.netThe Damietta Crusade is analyzed as a strategic military campaign that reflects the tactics and strategies of the early 13th century.
fromMedievalists.net1 month agoHistoryThe Rise of Gunpowder Weapons in Medieval Korea - Medievalists.netGunpowder weaponry significantly altered warfare in medieval times, particularly in Korea.
fromMedievalists.net6 months agoHistoryThe Medieval Gunpowder Revolution: 10 Moments that Changed Warfare - Medievalists.netGunpowder revolutionized medieval warfare, transforming battle strategies and marking a pivotal moment in military history.
fromMedievalists.net3 months agoHistoryNew Medieval Books: The Damietta Crusade, 1217-1221 - Medievalists.netThe Damietta Crusade is analyzed as a strategic military campaign that reflects the tactics and strategies of the early 13th century.
fromMedievalists.net1 month agoHistoryThe Rise of Gunpowder Weapons in Medieval Korea - Medievalists.netGunpowder weaponry significantly altered warfare in medieval times, particularly in Korea.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net5 months agoDante's Hidden Trauma: How War Shaped The Divine Comedy - Medievalists.netDante's journey through Hell reflects trauma from his military experiences and personal losses, influencing the themes of The Divine Comedy.
fromMedievalists.net6 months agoHistoryThe Challenges and Pitfalls of an 'Authentic' Medieval Wargame - Medievalists.netAuthentic medieval wargaming faces challenges due to outdated assumptions and the need for cultural understanding of medieval combat.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net7 months agoWhen Did Jousting Become Obsolete? Bow & Blade, Episode 55 - Medievalists.netJousting and tournaments transitioned from serious military training to professional sport by the late 15th century.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net7 months agoFight or Flee? The Medieval Dilemma Every Knight Faced - Medievalists.netKnights faced a moral dilemma of choosing between honor in battle and the instinct for self-preservation during the Middle Ages.