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Medieval
Medieval Raves: The Bizarre Phenomenon of “Saint John’s Dance”
How the Knights Templar Were Eventually Crushed
Why Are We So Fascinated by the Knights Templar?
How New Research Has Improved Our Understanding of Britain’s Most Exciting Viking Site
How the Knights Templar Worked with the Medieval Church and State
Who Were the Knights Templar?
How Did the Knights Templar Evolve into a Highly Profitable International Organisation?
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How the Anglo-Saxons Emerged in the Fifth Century
The 4 Kingdoms that Dominated Early Medieval England
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3 of the Most Important Viking Settlements in England