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William invaded England to become King and claim the throne from Harold.
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Paper was produced about anywhere and was being made from wood or rags. Some uses that China has with paper was wrapping or padding protection for delicate bronze mirrors.
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The Magna Carta was essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws.
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Since the military needed help among the growing Turkish threat the pope called for Christian men to join. The pilgrims were guaranteed Christian Holy sites in the Holy Land.
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There were several competing theories as to the etiology of the Black Death but analysis of DNA from victims in northern and southern Europe indicate that the pathogen responsible was Yersinia pestis bacterium, probably causing several types of plagues.
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He was a highly skilled archer and anchor. He is often portrayed as "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor" alongside his band named Merry Men.
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These are tales that are told by a group of pilgrims that are traveling together to England.
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The Wars of the Roses were a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. They were fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet, the houses of Lancaster and York.
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This is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of traditional tales about the legendary King Arthur.
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Henry was the last king of England to win his throne on the field of battle. Henry was successful in restoring the power and stability of the English monarchy after the political upheavals of the civil wars known as the Wars of the Roses. He founded the Tudor dynasty and, after a reign of nearly 24 years, was peacefully succeeded by his son, Henry VIII.
