Medieval Era – 5-Minute History

Wernigerode Castle in the Harz Mountains of Germany

Towering 300 ft above the town of Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, stands a romantic baroque castle

Rising hundreds of feet above a rocky islet amidst vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides stands a Gothic Benedictine abbey surrounded

Two fateful events that happened on this day in history.

How an infant princess sparked a rivalry for the crown and a fight for freedom. ur story begins when Alexander

The medieval walled city of Carcassonne sits in the luscious valley of the Aude river—the gap between the Pyrenees and

Stand on the banks of the River Conwy at night and gaze across at the floodlit Conwy Castle, its eight

Something happens at this time of year all across Northern Europe, especially in Germany. Pretty little stalls huddle together, filled

From the Middle Ages until the advent of the skyscraper, Cathedrals were often the world’s tallest buildings. In 1311, the

If you’re picturing a knight in shining armor rescuing a damsel in distress, you’re not alone. Consider the 1885 Frank

Before there was the motorcar, Victorians traveled to see castles by train and horse-drawn carriage. There was no jostling for