medieval
History of Morocco (Part 1)
The first part of our exploration of Moroccan history, the most important country that Americans have hardly heard of.
The Arab-Norman Civilization (Part 2)
We continue our journey into medieval Sicily by following the rag-tag band of Normans who carved out a tiny foothold on the Italian peninsula
The Arab-Norman Civilization (Part 1)
The sun-soaked island of Sicily has been influenced by cultures from every corner of the Mediterranean and beyond and is an amazing microcosm for the entire history of Europe and the Middle East as well.
Origins of the Normans
A thousand years ago, a group of barbarian pirates fought their way into becoming one of the most powerful clans in all Europe
The Northman
Prince Amleth is now a Viking who’s on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle, and avenge his father.
The Franks ft. Natasha
From Germanic barbarians on the edge of the Empire to running the whole show
Late Roman Empire
Like all bad things, the Roman Empire came to an end. But why did it take hundreds of years for that to happen?
The Lion in Winter and Medieval Christmas
An aging and conniving King Henry II of England and Ireland plans a reunion where he hopes to name his successor
Kievan Rus'
We venture into the eastern fringes of Europe to look at the origins of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus: the Kievan Rus'