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June 11th
Events: 1509 – The new king of England, Henry VIII, marries his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Catherine was the wife of his deceased brother, Arthur, who died some years before. The marriage… more →
Today in Dead Royalty
...on to Fontevraud Abbey (Pt. III)
wrote 12 hours ago: Fontevraud Abbey: What can one say? The tombs of Henry II, Richard, Isabelle d’Angoulême and Aliénor … more →
In honour of Eleanor of Aquitaine
wrote 4 days ago: You blazed like a comet Through England and France And led both your Kings In a wild, crazy dance No … more →
June 11th
wrote 1 week ago: Events: 1509 – The new king of England, Henry VIII, marries his first wife, Catherine of Arago … more →
Berry
wrote 1 week ago: Map showing the location of the province of Berry in France. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) BERRY Or, B … more →
Lincoln's Royal Bishop
wrote 3 weeks ago: Geoffrey Plantagenet, sometimes known as Geoffrey Fitzroy, was an illegitimate son of Henry II. He … more →
BY THE WRATH OF GOD
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wrote 3 weeks ago: “The descendants of King Henry must bear the curse pronounced in Holy Scripture: ` The multipl … more →
May 18th
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wrote 1 month ago: Events: 1151 – Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, married Henry, Duke of Normandy. Eleanor’s … more →
Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
wrote 1 month ago: Wildside Winery that is. We spent a delightful Friday evening at this jewel of a winery just outside … more →
May 5th
wrote 1 month ago: Events: 1215 – Several English barons renounced their loyalty to King John. Just a couple mont … more →
The Queen's Guard: Peony by Traci E. Hall.
wrote 1 month ago: The Queen’s Guard eony Author: Traci E Hall ASIN B00C0JD0QK Publication Date:May 1, 2013 Set i … more →
Why Me?
wrote 1 month ago: Historical novels written so far about William Marshal left me wanting more. So, I decided to write … more →
Introduction to the History of our period
wrote 2 months ago: This is a very basic introduction to the history of the Normans in Normandy, England and Italy (more … more →
The Queen's Guard Peony by Traci E. Hall May 1st and Queen's Guard: Violet is free April 15th
wrote 2 months ago: The Queen’s Guard eony Author: Traci E Hall ASIN B00C0JD0QK Publication Date:May 1, 2013 Set i … more →
Eleanor of Aquitaine
wrote 2 months ago: Eleanor of Aquitaine is my go-to when people ask me which medieval lady I’m most inspired by ( … more →
Châteaux-hopping dans Le Loire: Where is Sleeping Beauty?
wrote 2 months ago: Wednesday, October 20th, 2004: Tours, France The sun shines brilliantly as we start our second day o … more →
The Lion by the Ant was Slain
wrote 2 months ago: I was originally approached to do this for my friend Kasia and her blog (you can visit it here), but … more →
April 6th
wrote 2 months ago: Events: 1320 – Scotland reaffirms its independence with a document called the Declaration of A … more →
April 1st
wrote 2 months ago: No major events. No major birthdays. Deaths: 1204 – The formidable Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitai … more →
March 31st
wrote 2 months ago: Events: 1146 – Bernard of Clairvaux preaches a sermon which inspires Louis VII of France and h … more →
