Medieval England

PEOPLE

As the youngest of six children, Alfred The Great was never supposed to become king, but he snatched the throne from his own family.

PEOPLE

Eleanor of Aquitaine Facts. As if being Queen of two nations wasn’t enough, Eleanor of Aquitaine also led crusades and put three of her sons on the throne.

THINGS

England’s Medieval Ages weren’t just an idyllic time of knights, quests, and fair maidens—they also had a hefty dose of war, disease, and dark intrigue.

THINGS

England’s Medieval Ages weren’t just an idyllic time of knights, quests, and fair maidens—they also had a hefty dose of war, disease, and dark intrigue.

INSTANT

As if being Queen of France and England wasn’t enough, Eleanor of Aquitaine also led crusades. Here are some unveiled facts about the powerful woman.



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