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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Nov 19

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The Medieval Period: A look back at the Middle Ages – Medieval History

The medieval period spans a transformative timeline, from the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance, shaping history, culture, and society.

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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · 21d

Mehmed II: From Boy Sultan to Conqueror of Constantinople

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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · 23d

Medieval Sword Found in Warsaw

A fisherman discovered a 700-year-old sword in the Vistula River. Experts date it to the 13th–14th century, sparking conservation and debate over its origins.

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#MedievalHistory, #SwordDiscovery, #Poland, #Warsaw

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · 26d

Ottoman Empire: Rise to 1453
From Osman I to Mehmed II’s 1453 conquest—expansion, crises, and caliphal claims.
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#OttomanEmpire #MedievalHistory

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · 28d

King & Conqueror dazzles with drama but bends the truth of 1066. Our review breaks down what’s fact, what’s fiction, and why it matters for history lovers.
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#KingAndConqueror #BBCDrama #1066 #FactVsFiction

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 22

Lions pondering parables, scribes joking about beer, and bawdy French tales—Medieval Humour reveals how laughter thrived in the Middle Ages.

#MedievalHistory #MedievalHumour #BookReview
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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 19

Outlaw King’s Medieval Truths and Myths
Netflix’s Outlaw King earns 77% on our Medieval Accuracy Meter—praised for realism yet altered by timelines, villains, and invented duels. A balanced epic of Robert the Bruce.

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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 17

Was Robin Hood just a legendary thief, or the true voice of the medieval commoner? Discover how his story became a symbol of protest in turbulent times.

#RobinHood, #MedievalHistory, #Folklore, #HistoryEnthusiasts

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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 15

From frontier defender to dynastic founder—Robert the Strong’s legacy bridges Neustria’s volatile politics and the birth of the Capetians.
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#RobertTheStrong, #MedievalFrance, #HistoryLovers, #DynastyOrigins

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 12

Outlaw King: How Accurate Is the Film?

How accurate is Outlaw King in portraying Robert the Bruce’s rebellion?

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#MedievalHistory, #OutlawKing, #ScottishIndependence, #FilmHistory

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 10

Rediscovered medieval plainchant brings the voices of Buckland Abbey’s long-silent monks back to life—heard again after five centuries.
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#MedievalMusic, #BucklandAbbey, #History, #Plainchant, #MedievalRevival

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ragnar Lodbrok: history or legend? His saga tells of dragons, raids, and kingship—yet historians debate if he was real or myth.
#RagnarLodbrok #Vikings #NorseMythology
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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 5

Pope Formosus was exhumed and put on trial—literally. The Cadaver Synod reveals a Church torn by politics, power struggles, and macabre theatrics.
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#CadaverSynod #PopeFormosus #MedievalChurch

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 3

Herbs & Healing in the Middle Ages

Medieval herbalists drew on ancient wisdom, local knowledge, and spiritual insight. From monasteries to midwives, plant medicine shaped daily life and survival.

#HerbalMedicine #MiddleAges #History #Hildegard

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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Middle Ages Had a Sense of Humour

From sacred manuscripts to monastic life, humour shaped medieval culture. Laughter wasn’t rare—it was everywhere. Discover how jokes reveal a more human past.

#MedievalHumour #MiddleAges #HistoryOfLaughter

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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 29

Lyminge’s Hidden Strength

New evidence from Lyminge reveals a thriving Anglo-Saxon monastery that endured Viking threats and political shifts. A compelling look at survival, not collapse.

#AngloSaxon #Lyminge #Archaeology #MedievalKent

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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 27

Alfred the Great’s victory at Edington in 878 wasn’t just military—it preserved Anglo-Saxon England. A decisive clash that shaped history.
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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 25

Alfred the Great didn’t just fight Vikings—he built the foundations of England. Discover how this king turned crisis into nation-building.

#AlfredTheGreat #Vikings #Wessex #MedievalHistory
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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 22

Women shaped medieval healthcare as midwives and healers, but their autonomy was gradually constrained by Church and academic forces. A complex, often overlooked history.
#medievalwomen #medicalhistory #midwifery
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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Ottoman Harem wasn’t just about pleasure—it was a political engine run by powerful women who shaped the empire from within.
#OttomanHistory #ImperialHarem #MedievalHistory
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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 18

Templar Ally or Court Romantic?

Othon de Grandson was a knight, poet, and loyal servant of Edward I. His link to the Templars adds mystery to a life shaped by war, faith, and politics.
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#OthonDeGrandson, #Templars, #MedievalHistory, #Chivalry

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 15

The 8th century shaped empires, religion, and culture across East and West—Charlemagne, the Abbasids, and the Tang Dynasty all left lasting legacies.
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#8thCentury, #Charlemagne, #MedievalHistory, #GlobalPast

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 13

Medieval women weren’t passive bystanders. From abbesses to queens, they led, created, and influenced. Their stories reveal the power behind the myths.
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#womenintheMiddleAges, #medievalwomen, #history

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 11

711: When Islam Crossed into Europe

The Umayyad Caliphate’s invasion of Visigothic Spain changed the fate of Iberia. Led by Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, it was swift, complex, and world-altering.
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#MedievalHistory, #IslamicSpain, #Umayyads, #TariqibnZiyad

HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 8

The Battle of Tours: Turning Point or Myth?
Charles Martel’s 732 victory at Tours shaped Europe—but how much was real, and how much legend? Explore the history and myth behind the battle.
#BattleOfTours, #CharlesMartel, #MedievalHistory
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HistoryMedieval @historymedieval.bsky.social · Aug 6

In 717, Constantinople held firm against the Umayyad Caliphate. Greek fire, winter, and Leo III turned the tide of medieval history.
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