The Royal Procession in London
When the French King, John II, arrived in England as a prisoner, he was paraded through the streets of London. […]
The Black Prince Serves the French King
One of the most famous and often-told stories from English history is how the Black Prince treated the captured French
The Death of Sir John Chandos
Sir John Chandos, one of the most noble and courageous knights of the 14th century, suffered a fatal wound in
Sir John Chandos A Distinguished Commander
Sir John Chandos was one of the most celebrated English commanders of the 14th century. He served closely with the
The Battle at Meaux Victory and Punishment
After the knights—led by the Count of Foix and the Captal de Buch—attacked the rebels at Meaux, they pursued them
The Count of Foix and the Captal de Buch Respond
During a time of great unrest in France, a violent revolt broke out among the common people. This rebellion, often
The Title of Captal
The title of “Captal” was an ancient and prestigious rank used by some of the most important lords of Aquitaine.
Charles “the Bad” and the Era of Knighthood
Charles, King of Navarre and Count of Évreux, was famously called “the Bad.” However, when we examine his life and
Charles the Bad King of Navarre
Charles, called “the Bad,” was King of Navarre and Count of Évreux. He was one of the most notable and
Louis of Anjou and the Second House of Naples
Louis of Anjou was the founder of the second house of Anjou in Naples. He was adopted by the celebrated