Learn about the reign of the first king of Portugal from this encyclopedia article. Link to related entries and events.

Encyclopedia article on Scottish king Alexander II offers a brief profile of his military and political accomplishments.

Encyclopedia entry on the king of Castile during the late eleventh century offers a list of Alfonso's military and diplomatic successes.

Encyclopedic abstract summarizes the endeavors of this medieval Turkish leader who founded the Seljuk empire.

Encyclopedia provides a brief article about this monarch and offers links to related topics and resources.

About.com provides basic information and useful websites about Constantine the Great and his influence on Medieval society and history.

Read an encyclopedia article that briefly discusses this Byzantine emperor's reign.

Browse a brief article about the reign of the last Byzantine emperor and find links to Encarta's related articles.

Read a brief encyclopedia article discussing the reign of this Scottish king.

Encyclopedia provides a brief article about this Scottish king and offers links to Encarta's related articles.

Highlights of the life of this Christian king of Sweden includes his missionary efforts to Finland and his death in 1160 CE.

Details the life of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine, renowned for the legalization of Christianity.

Briefly profiles the 6th century Roman war hero who, according to legend, fought off the Etruscan army single-handedly.

Examine a profile of the first Christian rulers of Russia who took power in 980 CE. Includes his military conquests and a related prayer.

Examine a profile of the political forces in England in the 6th and 7th century and the unlikely rise of this Christian king.

Provides a short profile of the legendary 8th century king of the Spanish Visigoths whose defeat allowed for the Muslim invasion of Spain.

Read a brief profile of this Ostrogothic king and find links to related profiles and resources.

Learn about the daily life of the man who reigned over the Visigoths in South Gaul from 453 to 466.