The Hanseatic League: Europe’s First Common Market?
In the 13th century a remarkable trading block was formed in northern Europe. The Hanseatic League prospered for 300 years before the rise of the nation-state led to its dissolution.
Medieval
Henry II of France Dies of Tournament Wounds
Henry II was fatally injured by the Count of Montgomery during a jousting tournament. He died on July 10th, 1559.
The Peasants’ Revolt, 1381
In 1381 England witnessed a medieval ‘summer of blood’ as the lower orders flexed their muscle in what became known as the Peasants’ Revolt.
In the Medieval Moment
The past is more than a set of events with an inevitable outcome. Historians must strive to capture it in all its fascinating strangeness, argues Chris Wickham, as he ponders the problems of writing about the Middle Ages.
Philip I Crowned King of France
Richard Cavendish looks back at the Capetian monarch, crowned aged seven, on 23 May 1059.
Death of St Anselm
The life of a most pious Christian saint, who died on April 21st, 1109.
Edward IV: The Theatre of Monarchy
Hannes Kleineke examines the career of the first Yorkist king.
Henry VII: England’s Miracle King
Henry Tudor invoked providence to gain his throne in 1485, but it was skilful use of heraldic and religious imagery, as well as promotion of the cult of Henry VI that ensured he retained it.
The Earls of Chester and Land Tenure in Post-Conquest England
Hannah Boston explains how a single piece of evidence contributes to a wider understanding.
Henry VIII and Religion
By positioning him firmly within the changing context of his times, Lucy Wooding sees coherence in Henry VIII’s religious policies.