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Real Medieval War Stories That Sound Made Up

Weird History | May 2, 2025

A blind king rode into battle, two armies clashed over a stolen bucket, and a severed head got its revenge by killing an earl. These medieval war stories sound completely fake – but they’re all real. Take, for example, the Battle of Hastings, one of the most important battles in […]

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The Bloodiest Medieval Battles You’ve Never Heard Of

Weird History | March 24, 2025

Numerous battles that took place during the Middle Ages are well known. The Battle of Hastings in 1066, for example, has been studied from nearly every angle. In addition to looking at the details of the conflict itself, historians and the general public continue to assess its influence on culture […]