As Mediaeval government was frequently incapable of guaranteeing peace and order, such bases needed to be defensible. ... In times of peace, the castle would contain the owner's family and servants. ... Motte and bailey castles came in a variety of configurations but the most common was a single mound and enclosure, with the motte at one end of the bailey and separated from it by its ditch. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

It is mentioned in Irish History that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. This seems an impressive feat and we seem to be able to confirm it as fact as Ireland is indeed a country without snakes. However, the more realistic, and more mundane reason why there are no snakes in Ireland is...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate