Middle Ages
The Middle Ages, the medieval period of European history between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance, are sometimes referred to as the Dark Ages.
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Can these long sought after relics grant the power to live forever? And if so, where could they be?
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Can these long sought after relics grant the power to live forever? And if so, where could they be?
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The centuries following the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D. are often referred to as the Dark Ages—but were they really?
One of the worst plagues in history arrived at Europe's shores in 1347. Five years later, some 25 to 50 million people were dead.
People living in the Middle Ages likely used or came across these objects in their daily lives.
The French heroine and saint was labeled a heretic, fraud, sorceress and cross-dresser.
Charlemagne
Charlemagne
Charlemagne
In the 9th Century, Charlemagne rules over most of Europe and brings a renaissance of religion and culture to the continent.
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3 Knights Who Made History
3 Knights Who Made History
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Where could the mysterious Holy Grail have ended up? The legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table may provide some clues.
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A secret underground tunnel was discovered in Acre, Israel, in 1994. Built by the city's powerful medieval residents—the Knights Templar—its purpose remains a mystery. Could it have once concealed their legendary treasure?
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Most of the world's holiest places sit in plain sight, visible and accessible. However, some are hidden deep underground.
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Can these long sought after relics grant the power to live forever? And if so, where could they be?
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These nine weapons bring pain in the most severe way! From razor-sharp steel whips to spiked necklaces and harmonica guns, uncover more in this episode of History Countdown.
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From chariots to tanks and everything in-between, these pieces of battle tech have changed the way we operate in our everyday lives and on the battlefield, in this episode of History Countdown.
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How did the real history of the Knights Templar become intertwined with the mysterious object known as the Holy Grail? Historian Dan Jones traces the medieval origins of the myth linking the cup of Christ to Crusader knights.
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During the Middle Ages, the Templars were famous across Europe, but their fall in 1307 shocked the world. Historian Dan Jones examines how the real history of the Templars is even more astonishing than the fiction that still swirls around them.
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In the Middle Ages, the bubonic plague ravages Europe in one of the most deadly pandemics in human history.
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Discover the story of how Braveheart and the Scottish army stormed Lockleven Castle in an effort to expel the English from Scotland.
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Could a microbe really cause the extinction of the human race? This video clip explores the possibility that SARs or a superflu could wreak havoc on human life on Earth in a fashion similar to the Black Plague.
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See how the Knights Templar built fortified palaces to defend the holy land.
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See how the elaborate battle armor worn by medieval knights developed and evolved.
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The middle class provided the foot soldiers of the Middle Ages, and these were their weapons.
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In the 9th Century, Charlemagne rules over most of Europe and brings a renaissance of religion and culture to the continent.
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Abundant trade and shipping spread the Black Death rapidly through Asia and Europe.
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In the 14th century, a devastating plague known as the Black Death claimed an estimated 75 million lives. How did the people who contracted it know their luck had run out?
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The Knights Templar trace their origins to the Crusades.
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The Saxons continue to capture lands of the British aristocracy. During this time a prince emerges from the British. His name is Arthur, and Camelot begins.
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