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The Council of Constance and Jan Hus

By: David Tubbs

On 6 July 1415 Jan Hus was burned at the stake as a heretic. Using John Wyclif as a comparison, it becomes clear that Hus could have survived his trial. more...

The Destruction of the Knights Templar

By: David Tubbs

The destruction of the Knights Templar came as a result of greed on the part of the French king, Philip IV, and not at the hands of the Catholic Church and it's pope. more...

The Black Prince

By: John Izzard

In Fourteenth-Century England Edward the Black Prince was admired as the epitome of the chivalrous knight, but there was also a dark side to his character. more...

Battle of Verneuil 1424

By: John Izzard

Agincourt is a famous and much celebrated medieval battle. Verneuil was a very similar encounter, but has not achieved the same renown in the history books. more...

The Decline of the Medieval Knight

By: James Jackson

For centuries the chivalric knight stood above all others on the battlefield. Yet, in just a few short years, they were virtually erased from the battlefield. more...

The Avignon Papacy

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Disputes between the papacy and the French King Philip IV resulted in the election of a French archbishop who promptly relocated the papal court to Avignon in France. more...

Natural Magic And Modern Science

By: Jessica Sprunt

The practice of natural magic experienced a rebirth during the 15th and 16th centuries.The discovery of ancient sources on the subject allowed for its popularity to grow. more...

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