Today is the eighth and final day 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 … Continue reading Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Henry Tudor
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Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Richard III
Today is the seventh 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: Richard III
Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Warwick
Today is the sixth 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: Warwick
Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Somerset
Today is the fifth 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: Somerset
Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Richard, Duke of York
Today is the fourth 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: Richard, Duke of York
Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Queen Margaret
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
Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Edward IV
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
Ranking History: The Wars of the Roses Historical Figures: Henry VI
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
Medieval Heirs: Robert Curthose
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
Inspiring Events: The Chamberpot Affair
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.










