Medieval History
The discovery of a new letter shines a new light on the Black Prince's 1370 attack on the French village of Limoges. The attack may not have been as brutal as we are lead to believe.
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Was Edward the Black Prince Really a Nasty Piece of Work?
The discovery of a new letter shines a new light on the Black Prince's 1370 attack on the French village of Limoges. The attack may not have been as brutal as we are lead to believe.
- Letter To Demetrias (british Academy Post-docs Part Ii)
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Historic lead roofing panels have been stolen from a medieval Nottingham church. Thieves broke into St Martin's Church at Bilborough on Wednesday night. It was the third attack on the church in three weeks. Two thirds of the lead, which is worth thousands...
- Medieval Document Reveals New Insights Into A 13th Century Welsh Uprising
A recent article has shed new light into a Welsh rebellion against English king Edward I in 1294-5. It reveals the only surviving document issued by one of the Welsh leaders during the revolt. "The Penmachno Letter Patent and the Welsh Uprising of 1294-95"...
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