Medieval Life
This medieval sleep pattern involved two separate sleep periods during the night.
Biphasic sleep
This legendary king's sword was named Excalibur.
Excalibur
This defensive feature of a castle prevented enemies from tunneling under the walls.
Moat
Medieval people hung their clothes in this room to prevent mites, thanks to the ammonia scent.
Garderobe
This medieval queen was married to both the French and English kings.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
This type of castle consisted of two main parts: an earthen mound with a keep, and a bailey section.
Motte-and-bailey castle
This medieval ball game involved kicking or hitting an inflated pig's bladder with a stick.
Medieval football
This Viking leader's name is the reason a region in France is called Normandy.
Northmen (or Norse)
This military training activity eventually developed into a spectacle for the upper classes.
Jousting
The mortality rate for this devastating medieval disease was around 80%.
The Black Death
This English king suffered from bouts of madness and inspired a character in Game of Thrones.
King Henry VI
Vikings primarily targeted these locations for looting due to their valuable contents.
Christian churches and monasteries