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Edward III ruled England for fifty years, and started the Hundred Years War in order to gain the French throne as well.
Robin Hood is the most famous outlaw of the medieval period. Although he may have been fictional, there are other characters who did live real and lawless lives.
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.
Edward II was the only son of Edward I, yet unlike his father was not a renowned warrior. He is often remembered for the gruesome way he was killed.
Shakespeare may have written more plays than you know. In addition to accepted canon, there are several apocryphal works attributed to him. The jury is still out.
Geoffrey Chaucer is best known as the author of The Canterbury Tales, one of the most famous poems of medieval times and one which is still acclaimed in the 21st century.
People with English ancestry will have some ancestors in the British Royal family. Here's how to determine which family tree branches lead to royalty.
Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.
Lady Margaret Beaufort was the Tudor dynasty's matriarch. She harboured strong ambitions for her son during the turbulent Wars of the Roses. She wept at his coronation.
An account of the professional mercenaries that ravaged and despoiled France, Spain and Italy during the latter half of the 14th century.
The history and composition of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
Writing a successful History paper demands that students develop specific focus areas and questions leading to the formulation of a highly specific thesis statement.
Taking a look at the ancestral history of the first president of the United States, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.
Biography of Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson or Lord Berners, a talented, fascinating and eccentric personality of the 20th century.
One of England's finest northern medieval castles, on the route of the Great North Road.
When the Romans departed Britain in the early fifth century the road system they left behind did not disappear, but it did change.
Saint George is the Patron Saint of soldiers, chivalry and England. Many English Kings have named medals in his honour.
Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly
Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the
country.
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
Medieval Queens of England did not normally play the villain in the history books, but Queen Isabella, wife of King Edward II was a fearful exception
Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire witnessed some of the key episodes in British history, from the Crusades to the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
Three medieval castles with turbulent histories.
Scandalised for marrying a mere Squire, Owen Tudor, after the death of her husband Henry V, Catherine of Valois went on to found the Tudor dynasty.
By 1628 Parliament had endured years of unjust policies used by James I and Charles I in clear violation of Magna Carta and the freedoms and liberties of Englishmen.
Commandaria is produced only in Cyprus. In recognition of its long tradition, dating from the Middle Ages, it has been awarded the Appellation of Controlled Origin.
Braveheart is a rousing tale of a Scottish medieval outlaw in
the first and final thirds of the film. Historically, it's a mess.
A review of Alison Weir's excellent biography of the remarkable Katherine Swynford and her rise to power and wealth.
London's Westminster area is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the centre of England's political life.
The birth of Henry VII was steeped in drama. Born on January 28th 1457, at the home of his uncle Jasper in Wales, this young boy was destined to become King of England .
The Clock Tower, which houses the iconic bell known as 'Big Ben' is not the original clock tower to stand at Westminster Palace.
The Fourteenth Century in Europe is marked by widespread destruction and death, caused by a series of calamities that transitioned society into the early modern period.
Westminster Palace has been a seat of government for more than 1,000 years and the building has one of the longest histories of any official residence in Europe.
The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would
Windsor Castle is one of the Queen's official residences and is open to the public. Explore St George's Chapel, the State Apartments and Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
Famous for being the wife that outlived Henry VIII, Katharine Parr only narrowly escaped the same fate as two of her predocessors.
The latest furore over expenses has projected the British Parliament into a unique new members' club.
One of the most pressing issues during the reign of Elizabeth I the settlement of the succession. There were seven individuals whose claim merited consideration.
Nowadays Falconry, mistakenly, is often thought of as a rich man's pastime, though in centuries past this was a common way of putting meat on the table.
Henry VIII declared Jane Seymour was the most beloved of all his wives-she provided the desired heir. Jane's quiet dignity hid a strong will and determination to succeed.
The second King of the Lancastrian dynasty, Henry V, ironically, was serving in Richard II's retinue when his father Henry Bolingbroke usurped the throne in 1399.
Windsor Castle has been a royal residence and fortress for over 900 years.
The Imperial State Crown contains some of the world's most famous gems.
In June 1381 a hated poll tax became the catalyst in a conflict in which the Tower of London was breached for the first and last time during the Peasants' Revolt.
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