In 13th century Provence there lived four sisters. Daughters of Count Raymond Berengar V of Provence and his wife Beatrice of Savoy, all would rise to greatness becoming Queens of France, England, Germany and Sicily respectively. These sisters had a huge impact on Western Christendom, and this month we’ll explore how the personal affected the … Continue reading Sisters & Queens
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Trailblazers: Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians
In Women’s History Month 2020 I started a mini-Trailblazers series where we looked at Empress Theodora, Marie Curie, Christine de Pizan and Ida B Wells, and this year I’ll be continuing this series exploring more kick-ass women! So, to get things started, we’re going to find out about Æthelflæd. She was daughter of Alfred the … Continue reading Trailblazers: Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians
The Legacy of Edward the Confessor
On the 5th January 1066 King Edward the Confessor died. His death was a catalyst for a series of extraordinary events that resulted in the Norman Conquest, which changed the face of England forever. So, who was Edward? Edward the Confessor Seal Edward was born in 1003 to King Æthelred the Unready and his second … Continue reading The Legacy of Edward the Confessor
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