Richard I of England was known as 'Lionheart.' Learn about his legendary bravery, military prowess in the Crusades, and the ...

One passion shared by academics, journalists, and contributors to internet blogs is debunking what you think you know. Naturally, it is the job of the serious historian to separate fact from fiction.

This media is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions). You can copy, modify, and distribute this work without contacting the Smithsonian. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's ...

Today, a muscular Richard the Lionheart still sits manfully astride his warhorse, sword held aloft, outside the Houses of ...

Set in medieval England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, this animated series follows Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a noble Saxon knight who fights for justice, honor, and the rightful king.