
Turmoil, crisis and the creation of a state, from Magna Carta to the horrors of the Black Death.
Turmoil, crisis and the creation of a state, from Magna Carta to the horrors of the Black Death.
Far from their dour reputation, the Middle Ages were a period of massive social change, burgeoning nationalism, international conflict, terrible natural disaster, climate change, rebellion, resistance and renaissance.
His attitude to France, Ireland, Wales and Scotland would define England's relations with its neighbours for centuries. By Dr Mike Ibeji.
Known respectively as a 'bad' king and a 'good' king, is this really a fair view of the two monarchs? By Dr Mike Ibeji.
An overview of the prolonged conflict over the English claims on the French throne. By Maurice Keen.
How did a 'squalid disease' induce massive social change that transformed Britain? By Dr Mike Ibeji.
He came to power as a boy and presided over revolt, pestilence and the outbreak of civil conflict in England. By Ian Bremner.
Pit your wits against the remorseless Artificial Intelligence engine of the Academy in the 'Wars of the Roses' mission.
The glorious excesses of the cathedrals peaked in the Middle Ages, but the tradition continues to the present day.
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