Medieval cities were centers of power, trade, religion, and violence. From Constantinople and Baghdad to Paris and Venice, ...

The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval trade routes connecting Beijing and Hangzhou with Constantinople and Cairo, has mostly been focused on its endpoints: China and the ...

This video presents a curated list of Europe's top ten medieval cities to explore, showcasing centuries-old streets and ...

Regensburg is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, which stands at the meeting point of the Danube, Naab, and Regen rivers. Founded on Roman foundations and expanded in the Middle Ages, it ...

Smelting was done with charcoal that in this case could have been made and transported from another site. Easier than 'hauling trees' to the smelting site. Click to expand... The only problem with ...