A nuns’ priests’ tale: the foundation of Easebourne Priory (1216-1240)
A charter recently brought to light in the British Library sheds light upon the foundation of Easebourne Priory, established first, c. 1216, as a college of priests rather than as a nunnery, only later, c. 1230, transformed into a community of nuns, as a dependency of Benedictine Rusper.
Magna Carta: Teaching Medieval Topics for Historical Significance
With the approach of the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the famous charter of rights from medieval england, we have a timely and useful example for considering what a focus on historical significance could look like.
Girard d’Athee and the Men from the Touraine Their Roles under King John
Although Magna Carta 1215 says very little about the personnel of John’s government, Clause 50 (which was based on chapter 40 of the Articles) does proscribe by name a group of men who originated from the Touraine.
Making History: Antiquaries in Britain
The McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College is now presenting the exhibition: Making History: Antiquaries in Britain, which showcases treasures from the Society of Antiquaries of London