Articles related to "Aquitaine"
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 1)
The family background and childhood of Eleanor of Aquitaine -- her grandfather, the Troubadour; her dangerous grandmother; her doting father; and her guardian, Louis the Fat.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii
The family background and childhood of Eleanor of Aquitaine -- her grandfather, the Troubadour; her dangerous grandmother; her doting father; and her guardian, Louis the Fat.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most famous women of the Middle Ages. Intelligent and colorful, she was Queen of both France and England and ruler of her own domain.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • louis the pious • henry ii • henry plantagenet
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most famous women of the Middle Ages. Intelligent and colorful, she was Queen of both France and England and ruler of her own domain.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • louis the pious • henry ii • henry plantagenet
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 2)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to French king Louis VII; why Eleanor was frowned upon by men of her time.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • petronella • petronilla • petronille; louis vii
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to French king Louis VII; why Eleanor was frowned upon by men of her time.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • petronella • petronilla • petronille; louis vii
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 3)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's participation in the Second Crusade; her relationship with her uncle Raymond; and the breakup of her first marriage.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • raymond • second crusade • alix
Eleanor of Aquitaine's participation in the Second Crusade; her relationship with her uncle Raymond; and the breakup of her first marriage.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • raymond • second crusade • alix
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 4)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to King Henry II of England; their children; Henry's extramarital affairs.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • children • affairs
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to King Henry II of England; their children; Henry's extramarital affairs.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • children • affairs
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 5)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's rebellion against her husband, Henry II; her long imprisonment; her influence over her sons, King Richard the Lionheart and King John.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • king richard • lionhearted • king john
Eleanor of Aquitaine's rebellion against her husband, Henry II; her long imprisonment; her influence over her sons, King Richard the Lionheart and King John.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • king richard • lionhearted • king john
Mother of a Dynasty: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the life of the most fascinating woman of her age, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
crusade • france • antioch • louis vii • richard
A look at the life of the most fascinating woman of her age, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
crusade • france • antioch • louis vii • richard
The Queen of the Courts of Love: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the Courts of Love presided over by Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughter, Marie Countess of Champagne
troubadours • courtly • love • knights • lancelot
A look at the Courts of Love presided over by Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughter, Marie Countess of Champagne
troubadours • courtly • love • knights • lancelot
A WISE AND VALIENT LADY
Eleanor of Aquitaine was a very powerful and interesting medieval Queen. This article tells you about her life.
eleanor of aquitaine • king louis vii • henry 11 • thomas a'beckett • rosamund
Eleanor of Aquitaine was a very powerful and interesting medieval Queen. This article tells you about her life.
eleanor of aquitaine • king louis vii • henry 11 • thomas a'beckett • rosamund
Coeur-de-Lion Part I
A look at the life & times of a legend
aquitaine • crusade • lionhearted • chivalry • robin hood
A look at the life & times of a legend
aquitaine • crusade • lionhearted • chivalry • robin hood
Edward III - The Hundred Years' War Begins
A synopsis of the causes and events leading up to the oubreak of the Hundred Years' War.
edward iii • philip vi • sluys • foreign exchange • aquitaine
A synopsis of the causes and events leading up to the oubreak of the Hundred Years' War.
edward iii • philip vi • sluys • foreign exchange • aquitaine
SOLSTICE OF SONG ( PART ONE )
PART ONE:Indulging music into the whimsy of the season is a natural for any creative , singer, artist or performer.
midsummer night's dream • mendelssohn • eleanor of aquitaine • troubadours • willian
PART ONE:Indulging music into the whimsy of the season is a natural for any creative , singer, artist or performer.
midsummer night's dream • mendelssohn • eleanor of aquitaine • troubadours • willian
The Black Sheep - Part I
Part I of John Lackland's reign
arthur • brittany • pope • queen mother • eleanor of aquitaine
Part I of John Lackland's reign
arthur • brittany • pope • queen mother • eleanor of aquitaine
Dealing with Titles
You may have difficulty recording complex names that have extra components, like Duke or "the Third". Knowing how to properly organize names can come in handy.
royal titles • royal ancestors • family tree royalty • recording royal titles • honorifics
You may have difficulty recording complex names that have extra components, like Duke or "the Third". Knowing how to properly organize names can come in handy.
royal titles • royal ancestors • family tree royalty • recording royal titles • honorifics
Pope Clement V's Loyalties
Against commonly accepted truths, Pope Clement V was a pro-English pope with deep ties to the King of England, Edward I (Longshanks).
pope clement v • avignon papacy • french king • philip the fair • edward i
Against commonly accepted truths, Pope Clement V was a pro-English pope with deep ties to the King of England, Edward I (Longshanks).
pope clement v • avignon papacy • french king • philip the fair • edward i
The Black Prince
In Fourteenth-Century England Edward the Black Prince was admired as the epitome of the chivalrous knight, but there was also a dark side to his character.
the black prince • woodstock • poitiers • crecy • najera
In Fourteenth-Century England Edward the Black Prince was admired as the epitome of the chivalrous knight, but there was also a dark side to his character.
the black prince • woodstock • poitiers • crecy • najera
Film Review: The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter is a 1960s classic beloved of medieval history buffs and Katherine hepburn fans alike.
the lion in winter • eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • katherine hepburn • peter o'toole
The Lion in Winter is a 1960s classic beloved of medieval history buffs and Katherine hepburn fans alike.
the lion in winter • eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • katherine hepburn • peter o'toole
The Ideals of Chivalry and Courtly Love
Although the Arthurian legends portray an idealized view of chivalry and courtly love, the historical record shows that the transition to these ideals was a slow process.
chivalry middle ages • courtly love • chivalry courtly love • knights courtly love • eleanor of aquitaine
Although the Arthurian legends portray an idealized view of chivalry and courtly love, the historical record shows that the transition to these ideals was a slow process.
chivalry middle ages • courtly love • chivalry courtly love • knights courtly love • eleanor of aquitaine
The Life of William Marshal
William Marshal rose from trainee knight to become one of the most powerful men in medieval England, serving not one but four kings.
knight • richard the lionheart • henry ii • pembroke • chepstow
William Marshal rose from trainee knight to become one of the most powerful men in medieval England, serving not one but four kings.
knight • richard the lionheart • henry ii • pembroke • chepstow
The Battle of Poitiers - September 18, 1356
An analysis of the victory of the Black Prince over the French
edward the black prince • john ii of france • poitiers • lancaster • warwick
An analysis of the victory of the Black Prince over the French
edward the black prince • john ii of france • poitiers • lancaster • warwick
The Ring Song of al-Andalus
Novelist and poet, Del Marbrook, takes an alchemist's view of some ancient Arabic models, directing our attention towards some rather intriguing insights concerning the poetic campfires round which we gather in our quest for fellowship and understanding.
del • marbrook • poetry • arab • arabic
Novelist and poet, Del Marbrook, takes an alchemist's view of some ancient Arabic models, directing our attention towards some rather intriguing insights concerning the poetic campfires round which we gather in our quest for fellowship and understanding.
del • marbrook • poetry • arab • arabic
Travel to Poitiers, France
Easily accessible, rich with Roman ruins, Medieval churches and 2000 years of art and history, Poitiers is a worthwhile destination for travelers to France.
french tourism • traveling in france • medieval history in france • traveling in france without a car • poitiers and eleanor of aquitaine
Easily accessible, rich with Roman ruins, Medieval churches and 2000 years of art and history, Poitiers is a worthwhile destination for travelers to France.
french tourism • traveling in france • medieval history in france • traveling in france without a car • poitiers and eleanor of aquitaine
California’s Bordeaux-style Blends — Part 1
Has California Cabernet Sauvignon really caught up with the best of Bordeaux?
california • californian • wines • cabernet • cabernet sauvignon
Has California Cabernet Sauvignon really caught up with the best of Bordeaux?
california • californian • wines • cabernet • cabernet sauvignon
Kohl's Slush Funds: Will Germany's CDU Survive?
The scandal over slush funds of the German Christian Democrats has turned into a national crisis of democracy. The scandal started when the public prosecutors discovered evidence of secret accounts in the office of a party counselor. Testimonies involved former chancellor and party chairman Helmut Kohl, who has admitted that he has received about 2 million DM, but refuses to reveal the donors. Later more illegal funds were discovered, leading to first political consequences. By effect of the German party finance law the revelations risk to completely ruin the party of Adenauer, Erhard and Kohl. The crisis could topple even the new party chairman Wolfgang Schäuble, though a plausible successor is not yet in sight. In opinion polls the Christian Democrats have sharply fell. Hence, chancellor Schröder's coalition is strengthened, but the Social Democrats must fear to be involved in the scandal, too.
kohl • schreiber • wyrauch • leisler kiep • germany
The scandal over slush funds of the German Christian Democrats has turned into a national crisis of democracy. The scandal started when the public prosecutors discovered evidence of secret accounts in the office of a party counselor. Testimonies involved former chancellor and party chairman Helmut Kohl, who has admitted that he has received about 2 million DM, but refuses to reveal the donors. Later more illegal funds were discovered, leading to first political consequences. By effect of the German party finance law the revelations risk to completely ruin the party of Adenauer, Erhard and Kohl. The crisis could topple even the new party chairman Wolfgang Schäuble, though a plausible successor is not yet in sight. In opinion polls the Christian Democrats have sharply fell. Hence, chancellor Schröder's coalition is strengthened, but the Social Democrats must fear to be involved in the scandal, too.
kohl • schreiber • wyrauch • leisler kiep • germany
Overview of England's Henry II
French by birth and mother tongue, Henry II was nevertheless one of England's most energetic rulers, propelling the kingdom to amongst the most powerful in Europe.
henry the second • henry plantagenet • king henry the second of england • background of king henry the second • overview of king henry the second
French by birth and mother tongue, Henry II was nevertheless one of England's most energetic rulers, propelling the kingdom to amongst the most powerful in Europe.
henry the second • henry plantagenet • king henry the second of england • background of king henry the second • overview of king henry the second
The Royal Pawn
The role and impact of Henry II's last mistress
richard • louis vii • phillip • rosamond • mistress
The role and impact of Henry II's last mistress
richard • louis vii • phillip • rosamond • mistress
Cluny: Millennial Monasticism
Cluny was one of the most important and dynamic forces influencing art and architecture at the turn of the Millennium. This is the first of several articles commemorating the 1090th anniversary of the foundation of Cluny.
cluny romanesque monasticism art architecture litu
Cluny was one of the most important and dynamic forces influencing art and architecture at the turn of the Millennium. This is the first of several articles commemorating the 1090th anniversary of the foundation of Cluny.
cluny romanesque monasticism art architecture litu
The Plantagenet Kings:
A synopsis of the 35 year reign of the first Plantagenet king, Henry II.
henry • eleanor • barons • becket • jury
A synopsis of the 35 year reign of the first Plantagenet king, Henry II.
henry • eleanor • barons • becket • jury
Adam and Eve Family Tales
Were Adam and Eve real or do they, as proposed by some, belong only in the world of myth and lore--that land of imagination and make believe, or as Rod Serling would say, "In the twilight zone"...
adam • eve • bible • myth • folklore
Were Adam and Eve real or do they, as proposed by some, belong only in the world of myth and lore--that land of imagination and make believe, or as Rod Serling would say, "In the twilight zone"...
adam • eve • bible • myth • folklore
An End To Anarchy In England
In 1153 King Stephen and Henry of Anjou were forced by the nobility to agree terms for peace. This brought the civil war to a close and gave birth to the Angevin state
anarchy in england • civil war • political reality • self presevation • cross channel
In 1153 King Stephen and Henry of Anjou were forced by the nobility to agree terms for peace. This brought the civil war to a close and gave birth to the Angevin state
anarchy in england • civil war • political reality • self presevation • cross channel
Battle of Verneuil 1424
Agincourt is a famous and much celebrated medieval battle. Verneuil was a very similar encounter, but has not achieved the same renown in the history books.
medieval battle • agincourt • henry v • duke • 1415
Agincourt is a famous and much celebrated medieval battle. Verneuil was a very similar encounter, but has not achieved the same renown in the history books.
medieval battle • agincourt • henry v • duke • 1415
Bordeaux Port Named to UNESCO List
Bordeaux may be famous for its wine, but it also has 18th century architecture to boast about. The Port of the Moon area of the French town includes great examples.
bordeaux • france • port of the moon • port de la lune • bordeaux port
Bordeaux may be famous for its wine, but it also has 18th century architecture to boast about. The Port of the Moon area of the French town includes great examples.
bordeaux • france • port of the moon • port de la lune • bordeaux port
Cluny Part II
The decline of Cluny, once the most powerful abbey in Christianity, ultimately lead to the loss of one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Middle Ages - the great church of Cluny III.
cluny • catholic • monasticism • medieval • conant
The decline of Cluny, once the most powerful abbey in Christianity, ultimately lead to the loss of one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Middle Ages - the great church of Cluny III.
cluny • catholic • monasticism • medieval • conant
Dhuoda of Septimania's Liber Manualis
Dhuoda of Septimania is known to historians thanks to a book she wrote for her son entitled the "Liber Manualis." It offers some insight into life as a medieval woman.
dhuoda • dhuoda of septimania • women in the middle ages • medieval women • handbook for william
Dhuoda of Septimania is known to historians thanks to a book she wrote for her son entitled the "Liber Manualis." It offers some insight into life as a medieval woman.
dhuoda • dhuoda of septimania • women in the middle ages • medieval women • handbook for william
Henry II
Henry II was the grandson of Henry I and the son of Matilda, who succeeded Stephen in 1154. He is most remembered for the death of Thomas Becket.
henry i • stephen • matilda • geoffrey of anjou • henry ii
Henry II was the grandson of Henry I and the son of Matilda, who succeeded Stephen in 1154. He is most remembered for the death of Thomas Becket.
henry i • stephen • matilda • geoffrey of anjou • henry ii
Marmande - a Town and a Tomato
Marmande - a quiet market town in rural Gascony, South West France - is the undisputed French kingdom of Tomatoes as the Maison de la Tomato and the Annual Fiesta confirm
marmande tomato • marmande sw france • maison de la tomate marmande • apple of love • hot roast tomato salad
Marmande - a quiet market town in rural Gascony, South West France - is the undisputed French kingdom of Tomatoes as the Maison de la Tomato and the Annual Fiesta confirm
marmande tomato • marmande sw france • maison de la tomate marmande • apple of love • hot roast tomato salad
Urraca of Castile and Léon
Urraca of Castille and Léon was an unexpected queen of the 12th century and one of the most successful Spanish medieval rulers.
urraca • urraca of castile • urraca of castille • alfonso vi • alfonso vii
Urraca of Castille and Léon was an unexpected queen of the 12th century and one of the most successful Spanish medieval rulers.
urraca • urraca of castile • urraca of castille • alfonso vi • alfonso vii
Asian Hornet in France
Vespa velutina was accidentally introduced into South-West France in 2005 and entomologists are carefully watching its progress.
vespa velutina • vespa crabro • honeybees • asian hornet in france • hornet eating another insect
Vespa velutina was accidentally introduced into South-West France in 2005 and entomologists are carefully watching its progress.
vespa velutina • vespa crabro • honeybees • asian hornet in france • hornet eating another insect
British Museum Permanent Medieval Exhibition
Priceless medieval treasures, many unseen for 25 years, such as the Lewis Chessmen, and the St Eustace Head Reliquary are now permanently displayed at the British Museum.
british museum • lewis chessmen • hotels near british museum • charles iv of france • jean duc de berry
Priceless medieval treasures, many unseen for 25 years, such as the Lewis Chessmen, and the St Eustace Head Reliquary are now permanently displayed at the British Museum.
british museum • lewis chessmen • hotels near british museum • charles iv of france • jean duc de berry
Film Review: Becket
Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star in this epic treatment of the medieval English martyr, Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury.
becket • thomas becket • thomas à becket • richard burton • peter o'toole
Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star in this epic treatment of the medieval English martyr, Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury.
becket • thomas becket • thomas à becket • richard burton • peter o'toole
French Cuisine: Style and Aesthetics
With a focus on tradition, technique, and mastery of style, French cuisine is arguably the most aesthetic cuisine in the world.
france • french cuisine • lyon • le puy lentils • moors
With a focus on tradition, technique, and mastery of style, French cuisine is arguably the most aesthetic cuisine in the world.
france • french cuisine • lyon • le puy lentils • moors
Great Castles in Germany: Trifels
Castle Trifels, where replicas of the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation are shown, is a top tourist destination in the Pfalz (Palatinate).
trifels top tourist destination pfalz • roman imperial fortress treasury • prison king richard i lionheart coeur de lion pris • annweiler landau pfalz palatinate treasury imperia • imperial regalia holy roman empire
Castle Trifels, where replicas of the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation are shown, is a top tourist destination in the Pfalz (Palatinate).
trifels top tourist destination pfalz • roman imperial fortress treasury • prison king richard i lionheart coeur de lion pris • annweiler landau pfalz palatinate treasury imperia • imperial regalia holy roman empire
Oscar Winners from the Late 1960s
These five best picture winners from the first half of the 1960s included two musicals, an historical epic, a racial drama, and the only X-Rated film to win an Oscar.
oscar winners 1960s • best picture • x-rated film oscar • best picture 1965 • julie andrews best actress
These five best picture winners from the first half of the 1960s included two musicals, an historical epic, a racial drama, and the only X-Rated film to win an Oscar.
oscar winners 1960s • best picture • x-rated film oscar • best picture 1965 • julie andrews best actress
Prunes and Porridge
In credit-crunch terms, you could do worse than to turn the clock back and enjoy a simple and robust diet. These ingredients will set you up for the day, and taste great!
plums and prunes • porridge • healthy breakfasts • gi and gl diets • glycaemic index
In credit-crunch terms, you could do worse than to turn the clock back and enjoy a simple and robust diet. These ingredients will set you up for the day, and taste great!
plums and prunes • porridge • healthy breakfasts • gi and gl diets • glycaemic index
Saint Hubert Mastellen
In East Flanders, Belgium, one can enjoy bread rolls called "mastellen". Not only are these delicious. Eating them will also protect you against rabies!
saint hubert • hubertus • mastel • hubertusbrood • blessing food
In East Flanders, Belgium, one can enjoy bread rolls called "mastellen". Not only are these delicious. Eating them will also protect you against rabies!
saint hubert • hubertus • mastel • hubertusbrood • blessing food
The Basque People of Spain and Their Language
Euskara has been an official language since 1986, and visitors will hear the Basque songs, poems and greetings in the language which is spoken by 25% of the population.
basque language and people • euskara the official basque language • history of the basque language • basque spoken in the pyrenees • basque people are a proud people
Euskara has been an official language since 1986, and visitors will hear the Basque songs, poems and greetings in the language which is spoken by 25% of the population.
basque language and people • euskara the official basque language • history of the basque language • basque spoken in the pyrenees • basque people are a proud people
The Warrior King
An overview of the Reign of Edward I.
edward • parliament • taxation • norfolk • hereford
An overview of the Reign of Edward I.
edward • parliament • taxation • norfolk • hereford
When Christ and all his Saints slept
Queen Matilda, a strong and dominating woman, spent many years asserting her right to the English throne. This is her story.
queen matilda • king henry 1 • white ship • stephen of blois • geoffrey of anjou
Queen Matilda, a strong and dominating woman, spent many years asserting her right to the English throne. This is her story.
queen matilda • king henry 1 • white ship • stephen of blois • geoffrey of anjou
The Best Christmas Movies About Damaged Lives
Many people find Christmas unbearable because their lives don't measure up to the holiday ideal. These five movies offer hope to those of us with less-than-perfect lives.
christmas movies • dramas • comedies • family problems • holiday films
Many people find Christmas unbearable because their lives don't measure up to the holiday ideal. These five movies offer hope to those of us with less-than-perfect lives.
christmas movies • dramas • comedies • family problems • holiday films
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