Tag: Medieval
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The Angevin Kings: How King John destroyed the Dynasty.
This feature examines the reigns of Henry II, Richard I, and John Lackland, as part of a broader conceptualisation of the so-called Angevin Empire. Poppy Williams highlights the decline of the Angevin Empire due to John’s mismanagement, conflicts, and the impact of the Magna Carta on monarchy power.
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The Art of the Ordinary: Marginalia as a Window into Medieval Culture
Ever pondered the purpose behind medieval margin drawings? Fleur O’Reilly questions the countless possible meanings of these charming and puzzling drawings.
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More Than a Mistress: The Story of Jane Shore
Jane Shore was the mistress to Edward IV and many other significant figures during the Wars of the Roses. Marnie Camping-Harris takes a look at her remarkable life.
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Anna Komnene: The Struggles of a Female Historian in Medieval Times
Written by Dido Papikinou. Sources from the medieval period are almost entirely male-centred – written by men, written for men, and written about men. To examine, therefore, the account of a woman on the First Crusade, is an opportunity Dido Papikinou considers invaluable to understanding the female experience of this period.
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