Othons dethronement (October 10, 1862) marked the beginning of a new chaotic situation for the country. The enthronement of the new King George, a year later, temporarily quelled the passions and brought relative normalcy. This was also helped by the concession to Greece of the Ionian Islands. Re
The Middle Ages are arguably both the most popular and poorly understood era in European history. On the one hand there is a fascination for the Middle Ages. You can understand this wonderfully in films or series, but also in the popularity of medieval festivals, role-playing games and much more. Ma
The 9th century was a strange time. Europe was once again in upheaval. The legendary Frankish empire of Charlemagne was nearing its end. Vikings roamed the seas. But what is almost more striking than the political upheavals of the time is how stupid the rulers were actually named at the time. At tha
Entry taken from the book The Plantagenets When we hear the name of Richard the Lionheart, the chivalrous figure of the great warrior and famous king of England who fought in the Third Crusade against Saladin and who played a leading role in the adventures of legendary characters such as Robin im