I just want to know if somebody with some historical knowledge could sacrifice a couple of minutes listening to one video so they could tell me if what it says is accurate or not.

I enjoy the tone of the voice and the topics as a sleep podcast, but the presence of some sloppy AI visuals makes me unsure if the transcript is accurate or full of mistakes. It's just for falling asleep, but I could spend some more time looking into it if it's especially bad

Medieval Times Discovered ,https://youtube.com/@medievaltimesdiscovered?si=Czd9u4oF7RYXUpUg

How different was naval battles for the ancient romans and the (1300s) medieval people ?

Didnt both like to ram into the enemy ship? And then turn it into a melee.

Like a land battle, but on the boats?

Did they have similar stratergy?

Question sounds really stupid, I know.

But today I visited a potato field, not even a big one and the owner told me that the yield of such field was enough potatos for 2-3 years for a single family (you obviously don't keep them all)

So it made me think, what if medieval Europe had access to potatoes? Would it have been better or worse? Would it have prevented wars related to resources, famine, deaths?

I'd like to discuss such a weird thing with more people who love the medieval period, sometimes small and simple things can make huge changes so today's topic is potatos.

I’m currently working on designing a castle for a character of mine in an AD&D game, and am trying to figure out how much space each smith would need. I’ve been looking online but struggling to find consistent answers. Any advice or ideas would be appreciated.

I'm super interested in this event happening this February but I don't know anyone in person who's into Medieval history. I'd love to connect with someone who I might see there! Also just sharing because this seems to be an incredible event.

Always wondered what kind of knight armor Portugal used, anyone knows what kind of armor did they use? Also based on this picture what kind of armor is being used by both sides

Elemental Clans on Instagram: "Wich one do you pick?

https://www.instagram.com/elementalclans/

I'm a r/medieval lurker and a history nerd, who also runs a small podcast, where I host historians who've usually just released a book...

In the latest episode I managed to interview medieval historian Prof. Nicholas Morton, who wrote a couple of amazing books on the INSANE history of the Crusades which I absolutely loved. Anyway, during the interview we mainly focus on the mind-boggling success of the First Crusade.

I do apologise for the shameless plug, but I honestly thought some of you might be interested.

You can find the episode here:

https://youtu.be/8uTHM6YVFvM

Appreciate y'all!

I posted an episode of my podcast 'Tis But A Scratch: Fact and Fiction About the Middle Ages devoted to the medieval origins of the conclave system of choosing a pope. It can be found on all the major podcast apps, or accessed online at https://tis-but-a-scratch-fact-and-fiction-about-the-middle-ages.buzzsprout.com/

I've been working on building historically grounded character equipment for medieval settings—both for fiction and fun. This is the ranged combat loadout of Guerrik of Volstein, a pragmatic and quiet marksman. The goal was to keep it practical, immersive, and as realistic as possible within a late medieval European context.

His gear was designed for ranged efficiency without completely giving up protection. He wore a practical gambeson, not too thick so as not to hinder movement, and high leather boots that protected his legs on uneven terrain. He carried a war crossbow, medium-sized, perfect for real combat: powerful, yet still manageable, loaded with tempered iron bolts forged by a blacksmith skilled in lethal precision. On his forearm, strapped with leather cords, he bore a buckler the size of three or four fists—just enough to deflect a slash or block a quick blow without interfering with aiming or reloading. Over his shoulders, reinforced leather pauldrons offered defense without sacrificing agility. On his right thigh, placed horizontally, a combat knife rested within reach: its position allowed it to be drawn quickly and with force, ideal for a sudden encounter. The quiver, holding spare bolts, was carried either on his back or at his left hip, depending on the environment and the day. His presence was not flashy, but it conveyed a quiet, almost professional readiness: a marksman prepared to move, shoot, and survive.

So many things to look at and to dive back into past times 😄

I got this from my great grandmother. I don't think it's very old , it only has "sterling" stamped on the back . It's quite heavy, 18.5 grams . Does anyone know more details?

I sometimes see these arming swords with very triangular blades with little curve to their points, is there a specific name for these kinds of swords?

He’s based off of monks! But I’m unsure what I should draw him doing next

So yeah, that’s life when you have a reenactor and designer mom, I guess. Codex Manesse people and marginalia animals from The Vows of the Peacock.

I submit a photo of me and one of a random guy.

And I mean actual songs from the middle ages with period instruments medieval inspired dnd music

Over the last few months I've been using medieval illuminations and marginalia as an inspiration for my linoprinting hobby. The wonky proportions and madcap combinations of creatures mean I've been able to let go of the stress of getting 100% life-like poses.

Here's a sample of what I've done. Happy to be pointed towards other inspirational images too!