The Romance of the Round Table, which in the opinion of prepossessed or thoughtless critics appears so profoundly chivalrous, may be considered one of
Chivalry and the Crusades
In legendary lore the embodiment of chivalry is Roland: in history it is Godfrey de Bouillon.Continuing Chivalry,our selection from La Chevalerie
Chivalry Enters Medieval Times
But, before familiarizing themselves with these ideals, the rough spirits of the ninth, tenth, and eleventh centuries had to learn the principles of
Chivalry During the Frankish Empire
In the Merovingian period we find a certain number of small proprietors, called vassi, commending themselves to other men more powerful and more rich,
Chivalry
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Origin of Chivalry.IntroductionWriters on the history of chivalry are
Idea of Stationary Earth Destroyed
Today's installment concludes Copernicus Revolutionizes Astronomy,our selection from Great Astronomers by Sir Robert Stawell Ball published in
First Discoveries of Copernicus
Introducing Copernicus Revolutionizes Astronomy,serialized in two easy 5 minute installments.So, does the universe revolve about the Earth or
Charles V Wins the War
Today's installment concludes Protestant Struggle Against Charles V - The Smalkaldic War,our selection from The Emperor Charles V (2nd. edition) by
Charles Conquers Saxony
"Most powerful and gracious Emperor," said the Elector, vainly endeavoring to dismount, "I am your prisoner." "You recognize me as Emperor now?"