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Peasant Revolt of 1381
In the late 1300s medieval England was in a state of turmoil. The Hundred Years War had been raging, there was plague and problems with Scotland had also an issue. Parliament was on the rise and the absolute power of … Continue reading
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Tagged Hundred Years' War, John Ball, John of Gaunt, Medieval England, Peasant Revolt, Richard II, Wat Tyler
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Celtic Britain
The Podcast’s title Celtic Britain is a little misleading for the main portion of the podcast dealt with the Celts in general and how they differ or are similar to the Celtic British. One of the main problems that arises … Continue reading
The Field of the Cloth Of Gold
The Field of the Cloth of Gold was a spectacular, ridiculous display of wealth and grandeur arranged by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey of England. It was held in June 1520 near Calais between King Henry VIII of England and 6000 Englishmen … Continue reading
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Tagged Field of the Cloth of Gold, France, Henry VIII, Renaissance, Thomas Wolsey, Treaty of London
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