MedievalMadness on MSN

1. How medieval warriors tricked their enemies into opening the gates - The forgotten strategies behind impossible victories

Medieval warfare was not always decided by superior numbers, stronger armor, or the bravery of knights charging into battle. Clever commanders used false retreats, disguises, infiltration, betrayal, ...

The curious case of the bear in the Bayeux tapestry – what it tells us about baiting in medieval England

New research reveals how bears became more common in English towns after 1066, helping illuminate the history of bear baiting ...