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
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.
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
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 