Queen Elizabeth II surpasses Eleanor of Aquitaine as longest reigning female ruler
The longest reigning female ruler was the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine who ruled over the Duchy of Aquitaine in her own right. She lived to be 82 […]
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Petronilla of Aquitaine – The Queen’s sister
If you have read about Eleanor of Aquitaine, chances are that you have heard she had a younger sister named Petronilla. You may have heard […]
Matilda of England – Overshadowed sister of kings
Much has been written of Matilda’s parents, Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Her four surviving brothers, Henry, Richard, Geoffrey, and John, are also rather […]
Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of France
The Kingdom of France originated when Hugh Capet was elected King and founded the Capetian dynasty. Before, the area of the Frankish empire was ruled […]
Fontevraud Abbey – From abbey to prison
Fontevraud Abbey was founded between 1110 and 1119 and was located in what was then the Angevin Empire. As a monastery, it was home to […]
Fortresse Royale de Chinon – Home of the overshadowed Queen
The Fortresse Royale de Chinon became the property of the Counts of Anjou in the 11th century and ended up in the hands of King […]