King John arrives in the USA!
King John of England, best known as the wicked King who ruled England in the Robin Hood legends. Was he really as bad as he’s
16 October 2015
MAP#63: Marc Morris, King John and the Road to Magna Carta
This year marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. The medieval King responsible for the document is King John of England. He didn’t create
16 March 2015
Magna Carta manuscripts brought together for the first time
There are a few milestones this year relating to the Middle Ages, but none hold the weight of the Magna Carta. It was 800 years
12 February 2015
Henry III’s Confirmation of Magna Carta in March 1265
The purpose of this Feature of the Month is to bring attention to a little-known text of the confirmation of Magna Carta made by Henry
5 March 2014
MAP#41: King Louis VIII ‘The Lion’
French King Louis VIII who as a young Prince invaded England with the support of the English barons with the hope of taking the throne
26 August 2013
Magna Carta to get modern makeover for 800th birthday
The Magna Carta, the English medieval document considered a cornerstone of modern democracy, is to get an overhaul and be brought back into the public
3 April 2012
MAP: Ep 17 – Magna Carta eBook
Today is the 796th anniversary of the “signing” of the Magna Carta by King John. King John’s reign can be summed up thus: high taxes,
15 June 2011
Ironclad: new trailer
Ironclad is set in 1215 during the First Baron’s War in England. It has some great actors with James Purefoy as Marshall, a Templar Knight,
2 February 2011
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