The Incredible Journey of Medieval Adventurer Ibn Battuta

Heroes and Legends: "When most people are asked to name an epic traveller from history, they usually come up with names like Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Magellan, or any number of other well-known European explorers and adventurers that come to mind. Very few could name an explorer or traveler outside the realm of medieval and …

Icons of the Middle Ages: England’s Black Prince

Edward of Woodstock, known to history as the Black Prince (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376),[1][a] was the eldest son of King Edward III of England, and the heir apparent to the English throne. He died before his father and so his son, Richard II, succeeded to the throne instead. Edward nevertheless earned distinction as one of the most successful English commanders …

What was the ‘Good Parliament’ of 1376?

History Hub: "In this video Dr Claire Kennan discusses the 'Good Parliament' of 1376 and the two important innovations it made: the election of a speaker of the House of Commons and the process of impeachment." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNsb8io-zGo

England’s King Edward III, One of their Greatest Monarchs

Edward III, also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after the disastrous and unorthodox reign of his father, Edward II. Wikipedia The People's Profiles offers this …

Struggle for Autonomy and Nationhood: ‘100 Years War’ Between England and France in the 1300s, 1400s

A series of armed conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France during the Late Middle Ages is generally referred to as the 100 Years War, though it lasted nearly 120 years. Maureen Dowd notes ironically in the NYT that the 100 Years War may not be over, given current tensions between England and France. …

When Did the Roman Empire Actually Collapse? 20th Century?

The Fall of Rome Explained in 13 Minutes: "The Fall of Rome/Fall of the Roman Empire marked a pivotal point in human history and ended Roman power in the west 1,000 years after the city’s foundation. The Roman empire, towards the end of its lifetime, could not stop the relentless barbarian attacks that chipped away …