Welcome, MEDIEVAL HISTORY ENJOYERS!
So you’ve stumbled into our corner of the internet. Good. You’re clearly a person of excellent taste.
Ash & Iron isn’t some stuffy academic journal or a textbook disguised as a website. We’re just a couple of history nerds who think crusades and medieval history are ridiculously cool, and we’re not afraid to admit it. From the clang of swords to the flutter of banners in the desert wind, from castle sieges to legendary warriors, there’s something about this era that refuses to stay buried in the past.
Why Medieval History?
Look around. Medieval imagery is everywhere. That Templar cross on your friend’s tattoo? The knight’s code inspiring your favorite movie hero? The castle architecture you admired on vacation? The concept of “fighting for something bigger than yourself” that shows up in every epic story?
Yeah. The medieval world left fingerprints all over modern culture, whether we realize it or not.
We’re fascinated by how this era shaped everything from architecture to philosophy, from warfare to art. The crusades, the rise and fall of empires, the clash of civilizations—these weren’t just historical footnotes. They were seismic events that echoed through centuries and still influence how we see honor, duty, faith, and power today.
And honestly? Knights in armor storming fortified cities is just objectively awesome.
What We’re About
We dig into the real history—the battles, the blunders, the legendary figures, the military orders, the empires—without the boring textbook vibe. Think of us as your history-loving friends who get way too excited explaining the Siege of Acre at parties.
We cover:
- The Crusades and the Holy Land
- Knights Templar, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Knights
- Epic battles and legendary commanders
- Medieval castles and fortifications
- Feudal culture and chivalry
- How medieval history echoes in modern life
No gatekeeping. No pretension. Just good stories, solid history, and an appreciation for how badass the medieval world was.
Join the Journey
This is a passion project, and we’re here for anyone who loves this stuff as much as we do:
📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@ashironchannel
Watch us dive deeper into crusader and medieval history, battles, and culture. Subscribe if you like what you see!
✉️ Email: theashandiron@gmail.com
Got questions? Suggestions? Want to argue about whether Richard the Lionheart or Saladin was the better tactician? Hit us up.
A Quick Note
We’re history enthusiasts, not historians with PhDs. We research, we fact-check, we cite sources—but we’re here to make this stuff interesting, not write dissertations. If you spot an error, let us know. We’re always learning.
And hey, if you’re just here because you think swords and castles are cool, welcome aboard. That’s a perfectly valid reason.
Deus Vult? More like “Dude, This is Cool.”
Thanks for stopping by. Now go explore, learn something new, and maybe watch a crusades documentary tonight. We won’t judge.
— Ash & Iron ⚔️🏰