Join us as we time travel to the Middle Ages at the Maulbronn Monastery in the southwest of Germany. This former Cistercian abbey actually looks like a little town in its own right, and is known as one of the best-preserved medieval monastery complexes north of the Alps. In the 16th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was transformed into a school. The alumni includes the poet and novelist Hermann Hesse. #maulbronnmonastery #germany #dwtravel | DW Travel

Tintagel Castle is a famous medieval fortification on the rugged coast of Cornwall. The dramatic cliff-top ruin associated with the legend of King Arthur. It was built in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, though the site itself has earlier medieval and possibly Dark Age significance. #visitcornwall #fblifestyle #tintagelcastle #viralshorts | Beauty of the World

How did a simple dot on a page change reading forever? #historyfacts #medieval #worldhistory | Intriguing Archaeology

Geoffroi de Charny, born around 1306, was a renowned French knight who exemplified the chivalric ideals of his era. As the third son of Jean de Charny, he did not inherit the lordship and had to earn his living through his skill at arms in tournaments and on the battlefield. Charny's reputation grew during the early years of the Hundred Years' War, where he fought valiantly for France despite being captured twice by the English. Known for his prowess, piety, and honor, Charny was appointed by Ki