Daily Medieval

I have written before of how William II of England died  unexpectedly, and how his younger brother Henry quickly assumed control of England...

The first royal wedding too take place at Windsor Castle was that of King Henry I and Adeliza of Louvain.  Henry (c.1068 - 1135) was a young...

The phrase "Father of His Country" is usually reserved for George Washington, first President of the United States, for his role ...

Romsey Abbey was, for a brief time, the home of Matilda of Scotland and her sister Mary. It is called "Romsey" because it was or...

Seal of Queen Matilda When King William II died mysteriously in 1100, his brother immediately ascended the throne. Needing a queen, he ...