Alcibiades

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Alcibiades, son of Cleinias, an Athenian, Spartan, Persian statesman, orator and general..... A huge fan of history ever since he was a child. He has a history diploma and a everlasting appetite His favorite period is The Medieval Period, especially the High Middle Ages.

Medieval History

10 Things You May Not Know About The Byzantine Empire

Alcibiades - July 23, 2017 1

The Byzantine Empire was the remainder of the Roman Empire during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Here are some things you may not know...

Medieval History

What Did Peasants do for Entertainment in the Middle Ages?

Alcibiades - July 23, 2017 1

Most villages had a gathering place at the center of town. People often came here to play games, to drink, to work on chores,...

Medieval History

How do the Castles in Game of Thrones Compare to Real life European Castles?

Alcibiades - July 23, 2017 0

There are European castles from long periods of time and they do not look alike at in the medieval period. Most of the castles...

Medieval History

Priests and Their Role in the Middle Ages

Alcibiades - July 23, 2017 0

During the Middle Ages, the clergy and the Church were very influential. The kings appointed members of the clergy including the bishops and priests,...

Medieval History

How Long Did it Take to Make a Sword in the Medieval Times?

Alcibiades - July 23, 2017 0

Medieval Times are 1,000 years in length. During this time technology changed, which is one reason why at the beginning of this age you...

Medieval History

Norman Kings of England: William I the Conqueror – The Norman Conquest

Alcibiades - July 18, 2017 0

William I (the Conqueror), a man of medium height, corpulent, choleric, but majestic in person and a great soldier, governor, centralizer, legislator, innovator. Speedy submission...

Medieval History

The Capetian Kings of France: Philip I, Louis VI and Louis VII

Alcibiades - July 18, 2017 0

PHILIP I the Amorous PHILIP I, enormously fat but active and vigorous; excommunicated and unpopular with the clergy as the result of an adulterous marriage (1092)...

Ancient History

The History of Buddhist Councils

Alcibiades - July 18, 2017 0

After the death of Gautama Buddha (483 b.c.e.), monks and scholars concerned with practicing the lessons he taught met several times at formal councils...

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England’s Top 7 Castles Worth Checking Out

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England brings a very beautiful image when brought back to the medieval period. It offers such a vast and detailed history that it's amazing...

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Syphilis is a very serious disease. The origins of this disease it’s still unknown, but currently there are two theories, which can potentially tell...

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The Unthinkable Horror Of Becoming a Prisoner in the Middle Ages

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Have you ever wondered what would have happened if you became a prisoner in the middle ages? There are limited possibilities here and the...

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