Royal Women and the Black Death
The Black Death peaked in Europe between the years 1347 and 1353. It was the most fatal pandemic in human history, killing millions. Not even […]
Joan of England
Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of Sicily
The Kingdom of Sicily began its life in 1130 when it was created by Count Roger II of Sicily with the agreement of Pope Innocent […]
The betrothals of Princess Isabella of England, Countess of Bedford
This article was written by Hannah Pym. A particularly interesting example that demonstrates the unstable and calculating nature of arranging marriages of royal daughters was […]
Joanna of England – Queen of Sicily and Countess of Toulouse
Princess Joanna of England was born around October 1165 in the Chateau d’Angers in Anjou (in what is now France). She was the youngest daughter […]
Joan, Queen of Scots – A jilted bride
This article was written by Marie. Joan is the bride whose mother took off with the groom. In this case, the frisky mother was Isabelle of Angoulême: a […]
Marie de Coucy – The French Queen of Scots
Marie de Coucy was born around 1218 as the second daughter of Enguerrand, 3rd Baron de Coucy and Marie de Montmirel. She was wealthy and […]