Redefining the Middle Ages Part 2 by Jeb Smith
Politics1 In part one, we reviewed the negative impact the return of Roman law and the transformation of the 14th century as a whole had
9 May 2025
Redefining the Middle Ages by Jeb Smith
Most historians will somewhat arbitrarily define the Middle Ages as extending from around A.D. 500 to 1500, and this is generally accepted. However, I think
9 May 2025
The Medieval King: Taxation
Taxation Under Medieval Kingship, any temporary taxes to protect the kingdom required the consent of those vassals paying the tax.1 Usually, vassals were willing to
23 September 2026
The Medieval King: Rebellions
Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God Kings could give commands but not make laws, and if his command fell outside his jurisdiction, he would
21 September 2026
The Medieval King: Powerful or Pitiful?
The Medieval King: Powerful or Pitiful? The Medieval king, as opposed to the monarchs who emerged during the 14th century and the pre-Christian pagan emperors,
17 September 2026
The Last Samurai – The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori by Mark Ravina
Ever since watching the movie The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe, I have admired and been fascinated by feudal Japan and the
24 August 2026
Samurai of Christ
A little-known aspect of history revolves around the Christian Samurai of medieval Japan. Some might know that Pope Francis beatified the feudal medieval Japanese daimyo
20 August 2026
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