Everyone knows about William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, commemorated in the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. Our Anglo-centric histories …
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Beyond 1066: The Normans in the Mediterranean
The Normans shaped Medieval Europe, through their art, architecture, and military culture. After 1066 they went on to hold all of Europe in the palm of their hands.
Originally a response to a call for aid to Pope Urban II from the Byzantine Emperor Alexius in the late 11th century, the First Crusade stirred the …
Following the disaster at Yarmuk in 636 CE, the Byzantine Empire – also known as the Eastern Roman Empire – lost much of its territory to the Arab …
Eleanor of Aquitaine (ca. 1122-1204) became the Duchess of Aquitaine and wife of the King of France at 15. By 30, she was married to the future King …
William, Duke of Normandy, famously conquered England in 1066 and was crowned king, but his next actions are less well known. He embarked upon a …
