Category: Middle Ages

During medieval times the society of England had begun to expand its population creating towns, cities, and trades. According to sources, A new wave of monasteries and friaries were established, while reforms led to tensions between successive kings and archbishops. Despite developments in England’s governance and legal system, infighting between the Anglo-Norman elite resulted in…

Ever thought about the music that you hear? Ever heard a solo voice without a music background? It was probably a Gregorian chant. Gregorian Chants are one of the oldest foundations in Western music in history. Gregorian chants are hymns from the Roman Catholic Church. Religious songs date back to the origin of the churches…

The European social order How were European societies arranged in the 1400s? European societies were arranged in a hierarchy, that is, by order of rank or position. Rulers and nobles were at the top. They owned the most land and were the most powerful. Peasants were at the bottom. Most of the people in European…

We cannot deny the importance of the role that women have played in history, more specifically in the history of the Middle Ages. Women have been viewed as possessions and were given off for peace. They were considered not worthy of power nor freedom, just living under the mercy of their lords and husbands. Their…

Introduction: The Renaissance and the Middle Ages were distinct periods in history, each characterized by its unique worldview and cultural values. This essay aims to compare and contrast the Renaissance worldview with that of the Middle Ages, shedding light on the significant shifts in intellectual, artistic, and societal perspectives that occurred during this transformative period.…

Medicine through time has evolved into many different discoveries and achievements spearheaded by revolutionary changes in our technology as well as practices. However, the grassroots of such revolutionary and modern developments lie in the past, by exploring some of the main leaders of progress in medieval Europe as well as their developments, ideologies, and practices,…

Romanticism is an artistic, literary, musical and intellectual movement that changes the way people think about certain things in society. The idea of romanticism has been around for centuries but was it’s peak from 1800 to 1850 during the industrial revolution. We see themes of romanticism in all kinds of literature. Even today, some of…