It's the third of my eight day series where I rank a group of eight historical figures on a scale of S to D (superb to terrible) based on how well they succeeded in their duties and/or goals, their skill in battle, and by what we know (if anything) about their general personalities as normal … Continue reading Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Queen Margaret
Today is the second of my eight day series where I rank a group of eight historical figures on a scale of S to D (superb to terrible) based on how well they succeeded in their duties and/or goals, their skill in battle, and by what we know (if anything) about their general personalities as … Continue reading Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Edward IV
Most of us have probably seen those reels or videos of people ranking objects, people, or things as crazy as personality types on a scale of S-D (S being superb and D being the worst). It's like the five star rating system for anything other than physical products, but like the star system, it's all … Continue reading Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Henry VI
The White Ship Disaster is like a medieval Titanic--if the Titanic had only one survivor and resulted in a succession crisis to the throne of England.
Last month, I introduced my new series Inspiring Events to you. Today's new series which I am excited to present to you, Medieval Heirs (Who Never Ruled), is similar to that series, except that it is going to be focusing on medieval British heirs to the throne who never ruled, whether from a premature death, … Continue reading Medieval Heirs: Robert Curthose
We all know the typical events for starting a war or rebellion: over-taxation, an assassination, or political corruption. But did you ever hear about the prank which caused a rebellion? While it has no official name, for today's post, I am calling it "The Chamberpot Affair", and it is one of my favorite medieval events.
Are you someone interested in the medieval time period? Perhaps you just enjoy medieval fantasy or want to read about a particular time or event in medieval history. This post, which I hope to update every so often, is featuring both fiction and non-fiction books which I've both read and want-to-read. They will be organized … Continue reading Bibliography of all My Medieval Reads/Want to Reads
Yes, this is out of my usual blogging schedule (and even out of my usual blogging day), but I just finished this awesome book and had to write out my thoughts for it. Also, this may end up being my November read and review due to the holidays, family situations, and the fact that working … Continue reading Book Review: Summer of Blood
Today’s post will be a little different from my usual writing or book related posts to briefly discuss a facet of the medieval times, one of my favorite time periods.
Knights and Horses on the Grail Quest - in the Middle Ages and Beyond
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Where Reality Meets the Imagined
A Christian Historical Fiction Series
Kay Adelin 