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Thomas of Woodstock and Shakespeare's Twisted History
... Woodstock set his sights on the French. Not long before, France had finished fighting the War of Breton Succession ... of England, and his rival the support of the kingdom of France. John had managed to win the war by killing Charles, ... In 1380, Woodstock moved his force of 5,200 men against France, but the French refused to take the bait; he could not ...
Robbie Mitchell - 22/12/2022 - 21:50
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Displaying Sophistication with Masks and Curtsies: The Early History of Ballet
... Italian Renaissance. From Italy, ballet would spread to France during the first half of the 16th century. This was ... noblewoman, Catherine de’ Medici to the future King of France, Henry II. As she was a great patron of the arts, ... dances were meant to entertain, by the time it arrived in France, it became somewhat more serious. The Ancient ...
dhwty - 20/02/2016 - 03:52
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Before Antibiotics: Ancient Medical Procedures That Still Baffle Scientists
... provided) The study of trepanation finds its roots in France. The year was 1685 when French Benedictine monk ... the surgery. Exploration into ancient sites around France revealed hundreds of skulls with the tell-tale signs ... era some 4,000 - 5,000 years ago. At one burial site in France, 120 prehistoric skulls were found, 40 of which had ...
ancient-origins - 08/07/2017 - 22:59
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Rare Ergotism or “Holy Fire” Disease Mysteriously Strikes Indian Woman
... from the so-called “Holy Fire” disease in southern France alone, according to a Microbiology ... from the so-called “Holy Fire” disease in southern France alone, according to a Microbiology Society article. ... medieval outbreaks in Europe, which particularly affected France. According to the paper, the medieval outbreaks were ...
ashley cowie - 28/07/2020 - 02:14
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The Dark Life of a Medieval Executioner – A Cut Away from the Rest
... punishment to their convicts. Prominent cities throughout France, Germany, and England required skilled executioners to ... tasks, which were shunned by the rest of society. In France, they were known as maitre des hautes et basses ... Curiously, the medieval executioner, particularly in France and Western Europe, was tasked with managing the ...
Aleksa Vučković - 06/10/2019 - 13:59
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7 Child Monarchs from History and How They Changed the World
... 1898 ( Public Domain ) 3. John I of France and Navarre: The Posthumous King John I was born on ... claim to fame, if it wasn’t for the act he was also France’s shortest-reigning king. Sadly, John I only lived ... to gain from his death, not least his uncle Philip V of France, who took the throne, and it was widely believed that ...
Robbie Mitchell - 02/01/2023 - 13:58
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The Renaissance: The ‘Rebirth’ That Changed the World
... took varied considerably from one country to another. In France, for instance, the Renaissance arrived following ... artists, including Leonardo da Vinci. The Renaissance in France received a boost in 1533, when the 14-year-old ... Henry II, the son of Francis, and the future king of France. Catherine brought with her the latest arts, music, ...
dhwty - 23/12/2019 - 23:05
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Stone age Rock Art in Famous Cave of Forgotten Dreams May Show Oldest Human Depiction of Volcanic Eruption
... rock above the megaloceros in Chauvet-Pont d’Arc cave in France, reproduced more clearly on the right, may depict a ... discovered in Europe, the large majority of them in South France and Northern Spain with the oldest dating back between ...
Mark Miller - 19/01/2016 - 00:45
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Mystery of the Knights Templars: Protectors or Treasure Hunters on a Secret Mission?
... of power situated in the then heart of the medieval world, France. Conventional history says the Knights Templar’s ... experienced a sudden decline. In 1302, King Philip IV of France came into conflict with the pope. Needing cash for ... On Friday October 13, 1307, all the Knights Templars in France were arrested by agents of King Philip and he ordered ...
Bryan Hill - 29/04/2015 - 04:23
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How to Be A Chivalrous Knight in Shining Armor: Follow the Code!
... agreement as to what this code of conduct consisted of. France and England Didn’t Own Chivalry: Have You Heard of ... by Bishop Warin of Beauvais in 1023 for King Robert II of France, called the Pious, and his knights. In this oath, the ... to restrain their violence. ‘King Robert II of France’ (1837) by Merry-Joseph Blondel. ( Public Domain ) ...
dhwty - 18/03/2018 - 17:45
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The Saxon Conquest of Europe, and a Christian Conquest of Saxons
... who was a rival emperor based in Gaul (modern-day France). The Saxons described by the Romans were associated ... with the groups meeting up at Avignon in southeastern France. Upon arriving in Avignon, they raided the area for ... Eadwacer conquered Angers, a city in what is today western France. This didn’t last long, and he was soon evicted by ...
Robbie Mitchell - 30/01/2023 - 21:53
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The Visions of Ermine de Reims - Supernatural Forces in Everyday Medieval Life
... woman who moved to the town of Reims, in northeastern France, from rural Vermandois with her elderly husband in ... woman who moved to the town of Reims, in northeastern France, from rural Vermandois with her elderly husband in ... to 1353, the Hundred Years War between England and France that began in 1337, and the Western Schism of 1378 to ...
Meagan Dickerson - 02/05/2022 - 22:58
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Unravelling the True Story of the Legendary Trojan Horse
... horses were then exported to improve local breeds in France, Belgium, Holland, the Balkans and even Asia Minor. ... known as Sissi, posing on a horse in 1896 in Biarritz, France. (Unidentified photographer / Public domain ) But ...
Paolo Latini - 26/04/2020 - 14:30
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Notre-Dame Basilica: A Big Church with a Remarkable 7000 Pipe Organ
... character and culture. Its unique connection with France has shaped the city to the present day. Montreal in ... character and culture. Its unique connection with France has shaped the city to the present day. There are many ... pipe organ that dates from 1891, and was imported from France. It has four keyboards and an incredible 7000 pipes ...
Ed Whelan - 28/09/2018 - 01:50
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SS Diary Could Reveal the Location of Tons of Nazi Gold in Poland
... and bank deposits, as well as art from Germany, Poland, France, Belgium, and Russia are said to be located. ( ... Rubens that were stolen from mainly Jewish collectors in France. Representation of Nazi gold. ( Pixabay ) It is ...
Ed Whelan - 28/05/2020 - 22:44
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The Zugarramurdi Witch Trials: Welcome to the Spanish Salem
On the border with France, embraced by a vast green pasture on which the cows ... and Sant Per requested urgent help from King Henry IV of France due to problems with witches in Labourd country. Then ... Faith on Sunday November 7, 1610, many of whom were from France. Salem Witch Trial hysteria and the courageous stance ...
ancient-origins - 14/09/2015 - 21:41
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Mysterious Inscription Baffles French Village, Prize Offered to Crack the Code
... baffling local people in the small village in north-west France. The locals have made various attempts to decipher the ... of Plougastel-Daoulas, Brittany, on the north-west of France near the Atlantic coast . The engraving is on a rock ... fortifications to protect the harbor at Brest. This was France’s most important Atlantic port at the time. There is ...
Ed Whelan - 11/05/2019 - 18:20
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Dover Castle: The Key to England at the Gateway to Europe
... located across the English Channel in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The three lighthouses served as navigation markers ... and that Dover was now on the frontier between England and France. John was aware that he had to enhance the defenses at ... Invasion of England In 1216, the future Louis VIII of France was invited by John’s rebellious barons to invade ...
dhwty - 13/07/2021 - 01:51
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Hundreds of Bodies of Napoleonic Soldiers Unearthed in Germany
... of starvation Egyptian Child Mummy Dumped in Garbage in France, Now Restored and Protected Egyptian Mummies – to ... to six weeks. The Battle of Hanau On their way back to France, Napoleon's armies entered into battle at Hanau (a ... Napoleon began his withdrawal from German soil towards France. However, Wrede tried to block the line of flight of ...
ancient-origins - 19/09/2015 - 03:05
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François l’Olonnais: Cunning and Cruel Pirate and Flail of the Spanish
... a seaside town in the Vendée, in the western part of France, hence his demonym, ‘Olonnais’. Little is known ... end, or by escaping, it is clear that he did not return to France. Instead, he decided to stay in the Caribbean and ... ( Public Domain ) The buccaneers were mainly from France and England, and often targeted the Spanish. ...
dhwty - 21/11/2017 - 13:58