Mid-Maryland Magnified: Frederick and the Heated 1860 Election
Of course, there was also the usual electoral mudslinging: “But what is Mr. Breckinridge? Is he a Jesuit?” Continue reading Mid-Maryland Magnified: Frederick and the Heated 1860 Election
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10 Weird Medieval Beasts
Encyclopedias that described the natural world gained popularity in the Middle Ages. Their sections on animals, called “bestiaries,” are what we most often remember. Continue reading 10 Weird Medieval Beasts
Young Alexios Komnenos, Part 5: An End to the Fight
The battle near Kalavrye had begun poorly for the Byzantines, but it appeared as though that was about to change. Continue reading Young Alexios Komnenos, Part 5: An End to the Fight
Young Alexios Komnenos, Part 4: Kalavrye Begins
The rebel army advanced, while the smaller Byzantine army braced itself for the impact. The Battle of Kalavrye had begun. Continue reading Young Alexios Komnenos, Part 4: Kalavrye Begins
Young Alexios Komnenos, Part 3: Kalavrye Looms
In the province of Dyrrakhion, along the Adriatic Sea, a new threat had emerged: Nikephoros Bryennios the Elder, the province’s disgruntled governor, was massing troops in rebellion. Continue reading Young Alexios Komnenos, Part 3: Kalavrye Looms
The 1909 Peruvian Coup
Around 2 p.m. the Piérolas assembled some supporters and stormed the governmental palace in Lima, the Peruvian capital. Once inside, they split into smaller groups and proceeded to the presidential quarters, killing Leguía’s adjutant and threatening Leguía to resign the presidency. Continue reading The 1909 Peruvian Coup
Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Countess Matilda of Tuscany
There were not many medieval rulers who could claim such an exceptional political life. Without a doubt, Matilda was among the most brazen and commanding women of the Middle Ages. Continue reading Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Countess Matilda of Tuscany
Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Countess Marie of Champagne
Countess Marie wasn’t exactly a mold-breaker, but her influence on society—both medieval and later—makes her a remarkable woman. Rather than defy the culture of her day, she was instrumental in defining culture for centuries to come. Continue reading Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Countess Marie of Champagne
Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Empress Matilda
Empress Matilda is an often-overlooked medieval noble, but her life certainly warrants attention. Continue reading Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Empress Matilda
Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine has become synonymous with the image of a powerful medieval woman. Though historians continue to debate the nature of her rule, it’s clear that she was one of the most influential women of her time. Continue reading Medieval Mold-Breaking Women: Eleanor of Aquitaine
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