Articles related to "Poitiers"
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
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
Diane de Poitiers
The early life of Diane de Poitiers showed her to be one of the most ambitious women of the Renaissance.
diane de poitiers • francois i • renaissance woman • queen claude • renaissance
The early life of Diane de Poitiers showed her to be one of the most ambitious women of the Renaissance.
diane de poitiers • francois i • renaissance woman • queen claude • renaissance
Diane de Poitiers and Henri II
Diane de Poiters ruled France alongside Henri II for over a decade. Her early influence on the French prince's life was an important factor.
henri ii • catherine de medici • diane de poitiers • francios i • battle of pavia
Diane de Poiters ruled France alongside Henri II for over a decade. Her early influence on the French prince's life was an important factor.
henri ii • catherine de medici • diane de poitiers • francios i • battle of pavia
St. Hilary of Poitiers
When a saint is given the title 'Doctor of the Church' it is the church's exhortation that their writings can be considered faithful to the Magisterium of the Church.
st. hilary of poitiers • fourth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
When a saint is given the title 'Doctor of the Church' it is the church's exhortation that their writings can be considered faithful to the Magisterium of the Church.
st. hilary of poitiers • fourth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
English Battle Tactics in the High Middle Ages
From the 1290s onward, the armies of England began to use new military tactics which revolved around massed archery, defensive deployment, and dismounting their warriors.
longbow • defense • fortification • edward • henry v
From the 1290s onward, the armies of England began to use new military tactics which revolved around massed archery, defensive deployment, and dismounting their warriors.
longbow • defense • fortification • edward • henry v
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
Book review: Froissart's Chronicles
Froissart's Chronicles are acknowledged as the best account of chivalry and war between England and France in the Fourteenth century.
hundred years war • froissart • edward ii • edward iii • chivalry
Froissart's Chronicles are acknowledged as the best account of chivalry and war between England and France in the Fourteenth century.
hundred years war • froissart • edward ii • edward iii • chivalry
Edward III - The Family Man
A synopsis of the marriage and family life of Edward's and Philippa's large brood of children.
edward iii • philippa of hainault • lancaster • york • cornwall
A synopsis of the marriage and family life of Edward's and Philippa's large brood of children.
edward iii • philippa of hainault • lancaster • york • cornwall
Edward III
Edward III ruled England for fifty years, and started the Hundred Years War in order to gain the French throne as well.
edward iii • england • hundred years war • france • edward ii
Edward III ruled England for fifty years, and started the Hundred Years War in order to gain the French throne as well.
edward iii • england • hundred years war • france • edward ii
Film Review: Henry V
This week, we look at Kenneth Branagh's antiwar masterpiece, Henry V, made from one of Shakespeare's most jingoistic and humorless plays.
henry v • agincourt • shakespeare • kenneth branagh • lawrence olivier
This week, we look at Kenneth Branagh's antiwar masterpiece, Henry V, made from one of Shakespeare's most jingoistic and humorless plays.
henry v • agincourt • shakespeare • kenneth branagh • lawrence olivier
Holiday in the Poitou Charentes
Holidays with the family can be frought affairs, especially if you're trying to please everyone so these suggestions could prove useful when planning your trip
poitiers • theme parks • holidays with the family • holidays in central france • parc de belle magne
Holidays with the family can be frought affairs, especially if you're trying to please everyone so these suggestions could prove useful when planning your trip
poitiers • theme parks • holidays with the family • holidays in central france • parc de belle magne
Renaissance Women Who Ruled
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
The Fine Chateaux of the Loire
Visitors to the Loire Valley can see some of the finest chateaux and palaces of France, built here by kings and nobles, mainly in the Renaissance style.
loire valley • loire chateaux • castles in france • french palaces • azay-le-rideau
Visitors to the Loire Valley can see some of the finest chateaux and palaces of France, built here by kings and nobles, mainly in the Renaissance style.
loire valley • loire chateaux • castles in france • french palaces • azay-le-rideau
The Free Companies of the 14th Century
An account of the professional mercenaries that ravaged and despoiled France, Spain and Italy during the latter half of the 14th century.
free companies • mercenaries • sir john hawkwood • white company • lances
An account of the professional mercenaries that ravaged and despoiled France, Spain and Italy during the latter half of the 14th century.
free companies • mercenaries • sir john hawkwood • white company • lances
The Pope and the Norman Invasion
Despite William the Conqueror's determination to invade England, he would not have had a sizable army or psycological advantage at Hastings without the help of the Pope.
william the conqueror and the catholic church • pope alexander ii and 1066 • the catholic church and the norman invasion • lanfranc of bec and william the conqueror • lanfranc of bec and pope alexander ii
Despite William the Conqueror's determination to invade England, he would not have had a sizable army or psycological advantage at Hastings without the help of the Pope.
william the conqueror and the catholic church • pope alexander ii and 1066 • the catholic church and the norman invasion • lanfranc of bec and william the conqueror • lanfranc of bec and pope alexander ii
The Later Plantagenets
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.
plantagent dynasty • later plantagenet kings • plantagenet kings of england • edward the first of england • edward the second of england
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.
plantagent dynasty • later plantagenet kings • plantagenet kings of england • edward the first of england • edward the second of england
Three Powerful Courtesans in History
Aspasia, Theodora, and Diane de Poitiers were three courtesans from Ancient Greece, Byzantium and France respectively who wielded tremendous power over their sovereigns.
aspasia • pericles • theodora • justinian • diane de poiters
Aspasia, Theodora, and Diane de Poitiers were three courtesans from Ancient Greece, Byzantium and France respectively who wielded tremendous power over their sovereigns.
aspasia • pericles • theodora • justinian • diane de poiters
Top Chateaux in the Loire Valley
Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau in the French Loire Valley are among the top sights to see on a visit to France or even on a daytrip from Paris.
loire valley châteaux france • french palaces and castles • trains from paris to tours orleans • châteaux de chambord cheverny chenonceau • catherine de medici chenonceau
Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau in the French Loire Valley are among the top sights to see on a visit to France or even on a daytrip from Paris.
loire valley châteaux france • french palaces and castles • trains from paris to tours orleans • châteaux de chambord cheverny chenonceau • catherine de medici chenonceau
The Black Prince at Crecy
A look at the Battle of Crecy, and the legend of the Black Prince
crecy • archers • edward the black prince • prince of wales • longbows
A look at the Battle of Crecy, and the legend of the Black Prince
crecy • archers • edward the black prince • prince of wales • longbows
The House of Valois
The House of Valois ruled during the European Renaissance, Protestant reformation, and the French Wars of Religion.
the house of valois • renaissance • protestant reformation • french wars of religion • francois i
The House of Valois ruled during the European Renaissance, Protestant reformation, and the French Wars of Religion.
the house of valois • renaissance • protestant reformation • french wars of religion • francois i
Budget Flights within France
This article lists some of the budget airlines with flights within France, and to or from smaller French cities and Corsica.
budget • france • paris • airport • marseille
This article lists some of the budget airlines with flights within France, and to or from smaller French cities and Corsica.
budget • france • paris • airport • marseille
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
Evidence of the Green Man in Europe
The Green Man has become popular in the West since environmental awareness grew in the 1960s, and this article documents the pagan symbol's earliest evidence in Europe.
green man in europe • pagan symbols • fertility aids • european religion • environmental campaigners
The Green Man has become popular in the West since environmental awareness grew in the 1960s, and this article documents the pagan symbol's earliest evidence in Europe.
green man in europe • pagan symbols • fertility aids • european religion • environmental campaigners
Philosophy of Michel Foucault
Brief biography of French philosopher Michel Foucault, known for his philosophy that society is maintained through relations of power.
michel foucault biography • philosophy of foucault • foucault postmodernism • foucault disciplined institutions • foucault power and knowledge
Brief biography of French philosopher Michel Foucault, known for his philosophy that society is maintained through relations of power.
michel foucault biography • philosophy of foucault • foucault postmodernism • foucault disciplined institutions • foucault power and knowledge
The Hoopoe
The Hoopoe is mentioned in many ancient texts and considered to bring good luck in some cultures.
hoopoe • upupa epops • france • upupiformes • coraciiformes
The Hoopoe is mentioned in many ancient texts and considered to bring good luck in some cultures.
hoopoe • upupa epops • france • upupiformes • coraciiformes
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
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
Cheap Low-Cost Flights to Lyon Airport in France
Low-cost airlines have cheap tickets on flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) in France's Rhône-Alpes region. Many North African cities are also easily reached.
lyon-saint exupéry airport • cheap flights france • french low-cost airlines • airports in france • flying to lys
Low-cost airlines have cheap tickets on flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) in France's Rhône-Alpes region. Many North African cities are also easily reached.
lyon-saint exupéry airport • cheap flights france • french low-cost airlines • airports in france • flying to lys
Sons of Francois I
Brief outline of the sons of King Francois I and Queen Claude; Francois the Dauphin, Henri II and Charles, Duc de Orleans.
renaissance • francoisei • queen claude • henri ii • france
Brief outline of the sons of King Francois I and Queen Claude; Francois the Dauphin, Henri II and Charles, Duc de Orleans.
renaissance • francoisei • queen claude • henri ii • france
St. Gregory Nazianzen
Doctors of the Church have been given their position because they have meditated upon the life of Christ to such a degree that their words are considered inspired of God.
st. gregory nazianzen • fifth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Doctors of the Church have been given their position because they have meditated upon the life of Christ to such a degree that their words are considered inspired of God.
st. gregory nazianzen • fifth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
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
Joan of Arc
From humble peasant girl to courageous military leader, Joan of Arc's religious devotion help her to change the course of history.
joan of arc • joan • maid of orleans • orleans • france
From humble peasant girl to courageous military leader, Joan of Arc's religious devotion help her to change the course of history.
joan of arc • joan • maid of orleans • orleans • france
Sir William "Oriental" Jones: Ahead of His Time, and Ours
We could sure use a man like him today
sir william "oriental" jones • sir william jones • oriental jones • sir william • india
We could sure use a man like him today
sir william "oriental" jones • sir william jones • oriental jones • sir william • india
Arriving in Paris by Train or Air
Visiting Paris for the first time? Before you discover the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur or Notre Dame you need to get from the airport or station. Here are a few tips.....
arriving in paris • arriving at paris airports • arriving at paris railway stations • where to catch a train in paris • getting from cdg to paris
Visiting Paris for the first time? Before you discover the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur or Notre Dame you need to get from the airport or station. Here are a few tips.....
arriving in paris • arriving at paris airports • arriving at paris railway stations • where to catch a train in paris • getting from cdg to paris
By Train to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
RER Line B trains provide fast, cheap transportation to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) while TGV trains run from Lille, Lyon, Reims, Strasbourg, and Disneyland.
transportation to paris-charles de gaulle airport • getting to cdg • rer train line b • airports in france • aéroport paris-charles de gaulle
RER Line B trains provide fast, cheap transportation to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) while TGV trains run from Lille, Lyon, Reims, Strasbourg, and Disneyland.
transportation to paris-charles de gaulle airport • getting to cdg • rer train line b • airports in france • aéroport paris-charles de gaulle
Catherine de Medici
Catherine de Medici ruled as regent for her three sons during the second half of the sixteenth century. She played an important role in the wars of religion in France.
catherine de medici • renaissance • france • french throne • henri i
Catherine de Medici ruled as regent for her three sons during the second half of the sixteenth century. She played an important role in the wars of religion in France.
catherine de medici • renaissance • france • french throne • henri i
Joan of Arc
Led by God's divine guidance, Jeanne d'Arc led the French Army to victory at Orleans. She was later accused of heresy and burnt at the stake.
saint joan of arc • joan of arc • patron saint of france • joan of arc the maid of orleans • the maid of orleans
Led by God's divine guidance, Jeanne d'Arc led the French Army to victory at Orleans. She was later accused of heresy and burnt at the stake.
saint joan of arc • joan of arc • patron saint of france • joan of arc the maid of orleans • the maid of orleans
Monasticism in Early Christianity
Monasticism began in the 3rd and 4th Centuries as a response to laxity within a uniform church, prompting men and women to seek new avenues of faith and worship.
monasticism in early christianity • hermit christianity • st. benedict of nursia • the rule of st. benedict • irish monasticism
Monasticism began in the 3rd and 4th Centuries as a response to laxity within a uniform church, prompting men and women to seek new avenues of faith and worship.
monasticism in early christianity • hermit christianity • st. benedict of nursia • the rule of st. benedict • irish monasticism
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
St. Martin's Day
Catholics in Germany mark the feast day of St. Martin with bonfires and a parade of lanterns, an old tradition that is still alive and well.
st. martin • st. martin's day • november 11 st. martin • st.. martin germany • legend of st. martin
Catholics in Germany mark the feast day of St. Martin with bonfires and a parade of lanterns, an old tradition that is still alive and well.
st. martin • st. martin's day • november 11 st. martin • st.. martin germany • legend of st. martin
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