Medieval Warfare Blog

Fighting the Myths of the Crusades - Episode 3 of the Medieval Warfare Podcast

This entry was posted on April 12, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

The crusades are a very popular topic. It is also can be one of the most controversial, with books and websites offering misinformation, exaggerations and... Read more

The Civil War in Denmark (1131-1134), according to Sven Aggesen

This entry was posted on April 6, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

First they fought at Ronbjerg, where Nicolaus won the day, and he captured my grandfather Kristiarn and sent him, bound with iron shackles, to be held in custody at the fort which overlooks the town of Schleswig. Read more

Viking raids in Europe, as reported by chroniclers

This entry was posted on March 30, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

The Viking attacks on continental Europe in the ninth and tenth centuries caused widespread devastation. Our main witnesses to these events are only a handful of chronicles and annals that were written during the period. Read more

Defeating the Vikings in Battle

This entry was posted on March 23, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

France was often a victim of the Vikings, with their cities and lands being frequently raided. French rulers often had to bribe the Northmen to convince them to leave. However, on some occasions, they were able to defeat the invaders in battle. One of those occasions took place in 943. Read more

How do you defeat the Vikings? - Episode 2 of the Medieval Warfare Podcast

This entry was posted on March 20, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

We are joined by Danielle Turner, a historian who specializes in the Vikings and the author of the featured article in the latest issue of Medieval Warfare – ‘The Viking Sieges of Paris: Brilliant Warfare or Pragmatic Decision?” Read more

Warrior Clerics of Medieval England, 1000-1250

This entry was posted on March 16, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

Craig Nakashian speaking at Texas A&M University-Texarkana on January 26, 2017. Read more

Why should we learn about Medieval Warfare? - Episode 1 of the Medieval Warfare Podcast

This entry was posted on March 13, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

Dan Franke and Michael Livingston are the guests of the first episode of the Medieval Warfare Podcast, where we discuss why we study and learn about medieval military history. Read more

Did the Vikings Attack England in 1138?

This entry was posted on March 9, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

There is only one account of the Danes attacking England in 1138. Could this chronicler be right, and why was the history of this invasion concealed? Read more

How Well Do You Know the Vikings?

This entry was posted on March 2, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

Here are ten questions to challenge your knowledge of the Vikings and the Norse world. Read more

Top 10 Battles of the Fifth Century

This entry was posted on February 2, 2017 by Peter Konieczny.

Here is our list of ten most important battles of the fifth century. 1. Battle of Châlons (451) A medieval illustration of the Battle of... Read more