The medieval succession system was fragile and often ambiguous. Unlike modern hereditary monarchy with clear primogeniture, medieval succession was contested, and any male relative with a claim could become a rival. This led to brutal power plays where assassination within the supposed sanctuary of

The story of the Princes in the Tower is not unique. Throughout medieval Europe, royal heirs and noble offspring were often imprisoned and eliminated to secure succession. 1. Charles, Duke of Orléans (France) Captured during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, Charles was imprisoned in the

The Middle Ages, spanning roughly from the 5th to the late 15th century, was an era marked by political intrigue, power struggles, and frequent violence within royal families. One of the most chilling and enduring motifs from this period is the mysterious imprisonment—and often presumed murder

The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by the Catholic Church to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. The First Crusade succeeded in capturing Jerusalem in 1099, and subsequent crusades followed, involving many European knights and nobles. Beyond their military goals, the Cr