Early middle ages

Fashion in 15th-century Europe was characterized by a surge of experimentation and regional variety, from the voluminous robes called houppelandes with their sw...

The clothing styles of medieval Europe in the early Middle Ages (aka Dark Ages) did not change rapidly, and garments were plain but distinguished by fine fabrics.

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The armies of 1066 by the late great Richard Scollins

Medieval- Referring to the Middle Ages in Europe or the period of history between ancient and modern times.

Medieval History na Instagramie: „The 'Nuremberg Chronicle' was published #onthisday in 1493. One of the most impressive early printed books, the 'Chronicle' is a history of…”

King Charles IX of France wearing padded hosiery in 1566

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The Chronicle of Western Costume by John Peacock p.34

Franks

Execution of a group of people responsible for the murder of Count Charles- by Marek Szyszko.

Baldwin IV

Russian Cavalry, 14th Century

Christine de Pizan presenting her manuscript against the Roman de la Rose to Queen Isabeau of Bavaria, France c. 1410 – c. 1414.

Detail from British Library Royal MS 12 F XIII "The Rochester Bestiary" (c1230-14th century), f42v

12th century garb

medievalbook_ on Instagram: "The first knights in the Middle Ages were professional cavalrymen. Some were vassals to whom a feudal lord or ruler allotted land—similar to the fief system—and fought in their master's troops when necessary; but there were also knights who were not allocated land. Sometimes the lord would recruit knights one by one and allocate land to them; sometimes a knight to whom land was allocated would bring other knights with him. The knight guarded his master…