Medieval History

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Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.

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Upper Class Facts. Elite, upper-class families often had dubious morals, plenty of power, and way too much time on their hands.

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Queen Jadwiga Facts. In her short life, Poland's saintly queen devoted herself to helping her people, while privately struggling with devastating tragedy.

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When the Countess of Castiglione’s estranged husband tried to get custody of her son, she sent him a threatening photo of her gripping a knife.

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Well-educated and descended from a line of powerful leaders, Caterina Sforza utilized her strength, wit, and determination to wield a rare power.

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Edward VI was primed to become an even more disturbing king than his father Henry VIII—until an utterly gruesome end cut his life short.



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