Great Lions' Hearts

On October 25, 1415, two armies met for one of the most climactic battles in history.  At stake was the domination of most of the territory ...

In modern times, royal heralds are often reduced to stock characters, wearing gaudy tabards, playing trumpets at Renaissance Fairs or making...

Monasteries served many purposes in the Medieval era.  Along with Universities and royal courts, they could be repositories of learning and ...

In the wake of the recent terror tragedies in London, it was initially thought that the Vauxhall area near London Bridge was one of the area...

On August 22, 1485, the last Plantagenet king of England, Richard III, died at the Battle of Bosworth, fighting for his life and his crown. ...

In 1189, Henry was dead and Richard was King of England.  Likely, Eleanor heard the news from William Marshal, who had been sent from Richar...

Much to Louis of France's chagrin, Eleanor's marriage to Henry of England was more than fruitful.  In addition to three girls, Elean...