Few kings of men have been as famous for their personal prowess as Richard Plantagenet. Known as “The Lionheart,” his skill at arms was unmatched in Christendom during his lifetime....

Known as “the greatest knight in Christendom” William Marshal is the sort of man to inspire legends that last for ages. As a hero of battlefield and tourney grounds, as...

Crowned King of Jerusalem at only thirteen years old, Baldwin IV inherited a kingdom surrounded by enemies while already suffering from the disease that would give him his famous name,...

A farmer's daughter destined to lead an army, Joan of Arc played a crucial role in driving off the English forces after the Siege of Orleans, paving the road for...

To the Scots he was "Good Sir James." To his enemies he became the dreaded "Black Douglas." One of Robert the Bruce's most loyal commanders, Sir James Douglas spent decades...

Few in Scottish history have earned their right to the title “King of Scots” in more noble fashion than Robert the Bruce. The great hero of Scottish independence, he defeated...

William Wallace did not inherit a crown, but he stood as shepherd over Scotland when she had no king. Wallace sparked the fire of Scottish resistance at Sterling Bridge that...

King, crusader, and saint—Louis IX of France embodied the medieval ideal of Christian kingship. Crowned in 1226, Louis became one of the most powerful rulers in Europe, with a reputation...