by David West | Mar 11, 2025 | News
On the 11th of March, 1387, the English mercenary, John Hawkwood, led Padua to victory over Verona in the Battle of Castagnaro. John Hawkwood (c. 1320 – 1394) was one of the most famous and formidable English mercenaries of the 14th century. Known in Italy as...
by David West | Mar 10, 2025 | News
On the 10th of March, 1661, Louis XIV began his personal rule of France following the death of Cardinal Mazarin, his premier. I have completed the first draft of the fifth book in the Sir Anthony Standen Adventures, in which Louis XIII, Louis XIV’s father, is a key...
by David West | Mar 9, 2025 | News
I recently posted about John Cabot, who sailed from Bristol to North America. But now for the man whose after whom the continent is named. Amerigo Vespucci was born on the 9th of March, 1454. Amerigo Vespucci (1454 – 1512) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and...
by David West | Mar 8, 2025 | News
On the 8th of March, 1937, the Battle of Guadalajara began. The Battle of Guadalajara was a key conflict during the Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939), fought between the Republican forces and the Nationalists, supported by Italian troops. The battle, which took...
by David West | Mar 7, 2025 | News
On the 7th of March, 1277, the University of Paris issued the last of its “Condemnations”. The Condemnations of the University of Paris refer to a series of official censures issued by the university in the 13th and 14th centuries, targeting various philosophical,...
by David West | Mar 6, 2025 | News
On the 6th of March, 1899, Bayer registered Aspirin as a trademark. Aspirin, one of the most widely used drugs in history, is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication that also has cardiovascular benefits. Its discovery and development were the result of both...
