Medieval society needed workers, but not every role earned dignity. Certain jobs were unavoidable, but still left people socially shunned and physically stained. Others placed people in danger or left ...

The geopolitical impact of the Arab states on the trajectory of Asian history was enormous: it swept away old states and tribes, and brought to power new ones. This piece is part of a series of ...

Medieval Europe’s diverse regional cultures were balanced by a conscious attempt to create a unified view of the world that embraced religious and social ideals, Latin and vernacular literature, and ...

Medieval saints often came from the humblest of origins - yet their influence shaped kingdoms, culture, and everyday life. In this video, we explore the journeys of these remarkable figures, tracing ...

Geography, demographics, religion, technology, and a state’s institutions determined why certain states exercised power and how different regions developed the way that they did. This piece is the ...