The relationship between the lord and his vassals has been essential to the overall success of Feudalism in Western Europe for several centuries. A person who proved to be a vassal gave the lord, or king, endless amounts of loyalty Continue reading →

Christian Mayer Professor Evans Hist 103 6 October 2020 Charlemagne’s Conquest             Charlemagne is largely regarded as the father of Europe. In his nearly seventy years of life, he led the Franks to conquer a significant portion of the known Continue reading →

Throughout global history, religion has proven to be a beautiful thing that brings people together and helps to develop a rich cultural history for nations. However, it also seems to be the source of many of the world’s conflicts. A Continue reading →

Within the book Confessions, Saint Augustine recounts tales of his journeys across the Roman Empire. It tells the story of how he fought for Christianity’s presence, but it also recounts miracles and knowledge gained. The book itself is testament of love Continue reading →

While reading Confessions, it is extremely important to consider the historical context during the time period. Perhaps one of the most interesting parts of the read is the mention of religious martyrs, and the overall influence they played in society. Continue reading →

Standing up for what you believe in, is a truly noble act. Be it your country, personal beliefs, or even religious views, standing by your beliefs is admirable. So it is  not a huge surprise that being a martyr is Continue reading →

Martyrdom was one of the most significant influences of what Christianity is today. It is an idea that has been regarded as a holy act, after Jesus Christ’s death on the cross and there was no higher honour for his Continue reading →

A martyr is characterized as a person who suffered persecution and death for their religious beliefs or practices or fails to renounce certain religious beliefs as demanded by a group in power. More specifically, a Christian martyr is someone who Continue reading →

A martyr is considered a person who was killed in testimony towards its faith to God. Throughout the history of Christianity, martyrs have admired believers, since they gave their lives because they expressed what they believed in. Even though martyr Continue reading →

For centuries now people have used religions to help guide their lives and help them understand the world they live in. Religion is also pushed to the extremes by some people who use their religion to justify their cruel actions Continue reading →