Late Middle Ages

From 1300 - 1453, the Late Middle Ages witnessed the decline of Church authority through the Avignon papacy, prominent heretics like Wycliffe and Huss, and attempts at reform at a time three popes claimed the right to rule; this period covers the turmoils of the 14th Century which saw the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death or bubonic plague. In Medieval Russia, this period represents the ascendancy of Moscow and the expulsion of the Mongols. The period flows into the Renaissance and Reformation, bridging the late Middle Ages with the early modern period.

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Battlefield! Hotspur and Henry IV at the Battle of Shrewsbury

In 1403, Henry Percy led a rebellion against Henry IV resulting in the bloody Battle of Shrewsbury. It remains one of the most important fought in Britain.

Sep 4, 2011 – Jo Harrington

Battlefield! What caused the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403?

Henry IV and Henry Percy had been friends and allies, before they led their armies against each other in the Battle of Shrewsbury. So what went so wrong?

Sep 3, 2011 – Jo Harrington

The Dawn of British Democracy: Wat Tyler and the Peasants' Revolt

It was a time of plague, social unrest, heavy taxation and finally a series of riots and battles which rocked Britain. Wat Tyler had found the serf's voice.

Aug 25, 2011 – Jo Harrington

Children in the Late Middle Ages

Childhood during the medieval period was impacted by disease, poor nutrition, and social perceptions. The Late Middle Ages alleviated some of these factors.

Aug 12, 2011 – Michael Streich

Why the Protestant Reformation Succeeded

Geopolitical changes, relief from ecclesiastical taxes, growing literacy, and a popular message all contributed to the success of the Reformation.

Aug 9, 2011 – Michael Streich

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