Castle defences - that is the entire purpose of fortifications. Giving defenders the advantage is the entire reason castles existed. If the attackers had the advantage, then nobody would invest in building castles, since houses were far cheaper. read more
Medieval Knights were the armoured warriors of medieval times who fought on horse-back, they usually trained from an early age of around 7 years until they were in their early twenties. When they had mastered all the skills needed they were knighted in a dubbing ceremony. read more
The Renaissance was arguably the greatest time of artistic creation in the history of mankind. Much of Renaissance art could be seen in medieval cathedrals. It would have inspired both rich and poor people alike. Centered around Italy, the people of the Renaissance saw a resurgence in great art and learning. read more