Norman, Angevin, Plantagenet Dynasties kings queens

9 Powerful Norman Matildas and Plantagenet Eleanors Explained!

Who were the Norman Matildas and Plantagenet Eleanors of England? Between 1066 and 1327 they were some of England’s most powerful queens. I like to say, some of the most powerful European monarchs of all time! INTRODUCTORY TERMINOLOGY: people belonged to HOUSES, multi-generational houses were dubbed DYNASTIES. This is important because although any one DYNASTY

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Heraldic Lion Positions Attitudes

75 Heraldic Lion Positions Explained (Rampant, Passant, Statant & More)

A comprehensive list of heraldic lion “attitudes.” Learn the correct terminology and visual differences for every position from Rampant to Dormant. Heraldic lion positions are those such as “passant guardant,” “rampant,” and so forth. They are technically referred to as “attitudes,” or positioning of an emblazoned lion’s head and body. Attitudes technically include other beasts

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2019 Reading List

My 2019 Reading List

My 2019 reading list totaled 24 books over the year, a slight decrease from 2018. I was excited to pick up a few valuable Medieval and Civil War titles at a major book sale as well as a few really neat books on a trip to Seattle. I have to admit, I described myself as

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