Time Period Index (Medieval)

In 2017 CE, Uppsala University archaeologist Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson published her study of a Viking grave...

The Mali Empire (1240-1645) of West Africa was founded by Sundiata Keita (r. 1230-1255) following his victory over the kingdom of...

The arrival in Europe of the printing press with moveable metal type in the 1450s CE was an event which...

The Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) transformed every aspect of the cultures the Norse came in contact with. The Vikings...

Medieval castles were built from the 11th century CE for rulers to demonstrate their wealth and power to the local populace, to...

Muhammad ibn Abdullah (l. 570-632 CE) is venerated today as the Prophet of Islam and the “seal of Prophets” by his followers –...