A bankrupt treasury, disastrous foreign policy and a civil war: this is the story of how Henry III lost control of his own ...
Each year on Christmas, a jester named Roland would enter the royal court of King Henry II of England and perform a dance ...
The conflict in Fornham was actually one of three major fights - including the Battle of Dol and the Battle of Alnwick - to play out during the Great Revolt, a rebellion against King Henry II, who ...
Discover the surprising royal connection between Hollywood star Brad Pitt and the late Queen Elizabeth II, tracing back to King Henry II of England. Explore the intriguing genealogy and ties between ...
One of the most popular role-playing games of recent years is also one of the most historically accurate, as a Metro writer ...
Southeast London's Eltham Palace is an unusual marriage of medieval and Tudor architecture and the opulent interior design ...
An auction of jewelry, silver, and objets d'art at London auctioneer Noonans will be led by a medieval ring worn by an ...
Testimony in one 15 th -century manuscript records how a friar at Stamford was cured of his nosebleeds by dipping his testicles into cold water and vinegar. Another records the apparently successful ...
The Berkshire market town might be better known for its good commuter links than good looks, but it has some surprises up its ...
Eltham Palace is a marriage of medieval architecture and an opulent 1930s interior, which forms the next instalment in our Art Deco Centenary series.