Timeline: The Causes of the Great War
A Timeline of the Causes of the First World War. This timeline covers most of the events leading up to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. It covers the period 1870 until…
What happened in the War of the Roses?
Who was involved in the War of the Roses? Where did the Battles take place? What were the main battles of the War of the Roses? When did the invasions and battle take place? Why…
Infographic: Course of the War of the Roses
The War of the Roses is a difficult set of events to understand. Roughly 50 years of plots, counter plots, invasions along with the odd execution, murder and disappearance. As with any complex set of…
John Rous and opinions of Richard III
John Rous was a historian who lived from around 1420 to 1492. His work is notable as he wrote about contemporary events. This gives historians an insight into the views of people about the major…
Paston Letters: Insight into the latter Middle Ages
The Paston Letters are a collection of correspondence to and from the Paston family of Norfolk. Dating from between 1440 and 1489 they highlight social, economic, political and military issues of the day. The Paston…
What stopped Edward III’s army in its tracks?
Edward III is known for some of the greatest victories won by the English armies during the Hundred Years War. Yet his successful campaigning came to an unusual and abrupt end. Over on our facebook…