Docendo Discimus
The Disputation of Paris, which began on June 12, 1240, was a significant theological debate between Christian and Jewish scholars. It was instigated by King Louis IX of France, also known as Saint Louis. This event was a part of a series of medieval disputations aimed at proving the superiority of Christianity over Judaism and... Continue Reading →
Source: How Empress Matilda’s Treatment Showed Medieval Succession Was Anything But Straightforward | History Hit Matt Lewis was joined by Dr Catherine Hanley in this episode of Gone Medieval, to talk about one of the most fascinating medieval English royals. Daughter of Henry I, Matilda would become Empress of the Holy Roman Empire, heir to the... Continue Reading →
On 28 January 814 Charlemagne, which means Charles the Great, died in Aachen, aged about 70. Source: Who Was Charlemagne and Why Is He Called the ‘Father of Europe?’ | History Hit Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, was the founder of the Carolingian Empire, and was best known for uniting Western Europe for... Continue Reading →
Source: Bayinnaung | king of Myanmar | Britannica Bayinnaung, also called Braginoco, (flourished 16th century), king of the Toungoo dynasty (reigned 1551–81) in Myanmar (Burma). He unified his country and conquered the Shan States and Siam (now Thailand), making Myanmar the most powerful kingdom in mainland Southeast Asia. In 1550 a revolt broke out among the Mons of southern Myanmar, and Bayinnaung’s brother-in-law, Tabinshwehti, was assassinated at... Continue Reading →
Biography of John, king of England from 1199 to 1216, who lost many of his kingdom’s French possessions and was forced to seal the Magna Carta in 1215. Source: John | Facts, Reign, Legacy, Family Tree, & Magna Carta | Britannica Youth and rivalry for the crown John was the youngest son of Henry II and Eleanor of... Continue Reading →
Source: Battle of Agincourt | Facts, Summary, & Significance | Britannica Battle of Agincourt, (October 25, 1415), decisive battle in the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) that resulted in the victory of the English over the French. The English army, led by King Henry V, famously achieved victory in spite of the numerical superiority of its opponent.... Continue Reading →
Battle of Hastings, battle on October 14, 1066, that ended in the defeat of Harold II of England by William, duke of Normandy, and established the Normans as the rulers of England. Learn more about the background and details of the Battle of Hastings in this article. Source: Battle of Hastings | Summary, Facts, &... Continue Reading →
Source: 12 of the Most Important Tudor Women | History Hit Between 1485 and 1603, England was ruled by members of the Tudor family: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. Despite most women being relegated to serve their husband or father, there were many who wrote humanist texts, built enormous... Continue Reading →
Source: Norman Conquest | Definition, Summary, & Facts | Britannica Norman Conquest, the military conquest of England by William, duke of Normandy, primarily effected by his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings (October 14, 1066) and resulting ultimately in profound political, administrative, and social changes in the British Isles. Invasion of England The conquest was the final act of a complicated... Continue Reading →
Found in Lebanon, the 25 soldiers' remains bear unhealed wounds from stabbing, slicing and blunt force trauma Source: Mass Graves of 13th-Century Crusaders Reveal Brutality of Medieval Warfare | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine Archaeologists in Lebanon have unearthed two mass graves containing the remains of 25 Crusaders killed in the 13th century. The team found the... Continue Reading →
Source: How the Great Mortality Strengthened Faith through Europe By Dorsey Armstrong, Ph.D., Purdue University When the Black Death raced through medieval Europe from 1347–1353, it strengthened faith throughout the continent, but it was unlike anything the world had ever experienced. Like almost every other institution, the Church was slow to react and ineffective when it finally... Continue Reading →
Florence, on the Italian peninsula, was one of the worst affected by the Black Death. Given all the suffering it went through during the first wave of the plague, one might expect complete chaos in the Florentine society, disintegrating into anarchy. Instead, there were many instances that showed the people’s efforts to rebuild the city... Continue Reading →
Source: Nine Factors That Caused The First Crusade To Happen On the surface, the First Crusade looks like something with a simple cause – the hatred of one religious group for another. In reality, the causes were far more complex. A wide range of factors led to Pope Urban II’s call to arms in 1095,... Continue Reading →
Today on January 5, 1477, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, was killed by an army of Swiss mercenaries at the Battle of Nancy. Source: Battle of Nancy | Charles the Bold | History On This Day
Today on January 2, 1492, Muhammad XII finally capitulates to Spanish forces after the long Siege of Granada, marking the official end of the Reconquista. Source: Siege of Granada 1492 | Reconquista | History On This Day
Going to foolish lengths for fashion. Source: Why Were Medieval Europeans So Obsessed With Long, Pointy Shoes? - Atlas Obscura
Source: Michael Servetus (1511-53) Michael Servetus was a theologian who also studied medicine in Lyons and Paris. In 1553 he anonymously published a 700-page book, Christianismi restitution (The Restoration of Christianity). His religious views were considered extreme, angering both Catholics and Protestants. His description of the pulmonary transit of the blood through the lungs was part of... Continue Reading →
The Bayeux Tapestry's real home base has been identified in the Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy. Source: Mystery of 15th-Century Bayeux Tapestry Solved | Live Science A medieval tapestry that tells the story of the Norman conquest of England over 230 feet (70 meters) of wool yarn and linen has just divulged one of its secrets.... Continue Reading →
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