On This Day – 10 November 1202
The siege of Zara began. This was the first major action of the fourth crusade and the first attack against a Catholic city by Catholic crusaders. The attack was forbidden by Pope Innocent III who threatened the crusaders with excommunication.
27 September – On this day
William the Conqueror set sail from the mouth of the river Somme, Continue reading “1066 – William the Conqueror sets sail”
The remains appear to belong mostly to men from the 11th or early 12th centuries but also include the remains of a 3 year-old child. Continue reading “Remains of 50 people found at Westminster Abbey”
Heavy rains and winds have caused a large Beech tree to topple in Collooney Ireland. Continue reading “Fallen tree reveals medieval corpse”
9 September – On this day
The first Norman king of England, reigning from 1066 – 1087, died on this day in 1087. Continue reading “1087 – Death of William the Conqueror”
