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The Black Death was a tragic and horrific pandemic that happened in Europe and Middle Asia. It killed around 50% of Europe’s population at the time and killed around 30% of Middle Asia. It was believed to spread from fleas on rats and animals, it originated in Asia and quickly spread to Europe. It wasContinue reading “History week 16.”

The Hundred Years’ War was a war between England and France, it lasted about 115 years. The war was mainly started over territory in France that England wanted. When the French King Charles IV died without a male heir in 1328, his cousin Philip VI was named his successor. An important victory by Edward III’sContinue reading “History week 15.”

John Wycliffe was a philosopher born in England; he lived a lavish wealthy catholic church life. He was born in 1384 in Yorkshire England, John Wycliffe argued to the catholic church to focus on spiritual and praising the god they believe in instead of wealth. John Wycliffe was a church preacher out of Yorkshire andContinue reading “History week 14.”

William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th century. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, where he and Andrew Moray led the Scots to a significant victory over the English. WallaceContinue reading “History week 13.”

Kublai Khan was a fascinating historical figure! He was the grandson of Genghis Khan and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China. Khagan of the Mongol Empire and Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty Defeated his brother Ariq Böke in the Toluid Civil War to become the Great Khan. Completed the conquest of the SongContinue reading “History week 12.”

Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in 1181/82) was an Italian mystic, poet, and Catholic friar who founded the Franciscan Order. He is one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Wealthy Background: Francis was born to a wealthy cloth merchant, Pietro di Bernardone, and his mother, Pica. Conversion: AfterContinue reading “History week 11.”

The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by the Latin Church in the medieval period, primarily aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem and other holy lands from Muslim rule. Successfully captured Jerusalem and established several Crusader states. Achieved significant victories in battles such as the Siege of Antioch and the Battle of Ascalon. Many laterContinue reading “History week 10.”

Manorialism and Feudalism were two interrelated systems that structured medieval European society. Feudalism was a hierarchical system that organized society around relationships derived from the holding of land in exchange for service and loyalty. It was a kingdom-wide social structure that enabled a king to hold onto power by handing out land and influence toContinue reading “History week 9.”

The Conquest of England refers to the Norman Conquest of 1066, led by William the Conqueror. This pivotal event in British history began with the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, where William’s forces defeated the Anglo-Saxon king Harold II. The childless Anglo-Saxon king who had no direct heir. He was believed to haveContinue reading “History week 8.”

Canute the Great, also known as Cnut or Knud, was a powerful medieval ruler who reigned as King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035. He is often referred to as the “North Sea Empire” due to his control over these threeContinue reading “History week 7.”