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The Third Crusade

Architecture of the Crusader lands

When the crusaders left for the holy lands (Outremer) in 1096-1099, the intentions of some ...
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The Third Crusade

What was the Third Crusade?

The Third Crusade (1189–1192) brought together the leaders of Angevin England, France, and the Holy ...
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Eleanor and Berengaria - Map of Aquitanie and Navarre

Eleanor and Berengaria

Mother-by-law and Daughter-by-Law The story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Berengaria of Navarre is one ...
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Flag of Jimenez (Navarre) and Flag of Plantagenets

How many Queens does a country need?

Many people will only remember a time when England had a single Queen. However, at ...
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The changing face of books.

When you visit Amazon, you will find that some books have different covers, this reflects ...
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