Pope Urban II
On the 12th of March, 1088, Urban II was elected as the 159th Pope. Pope Urban II was one of the most influential popes of the Middle Ages, best known for launching the First Crusade in 1095. His leadership reshaped the course of European and Middle Eastern history,...
John Hawkwood
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 Giovanni...
Louis XIV
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...
Amerigo Vespucci
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...
Battle of Guadalajara
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 place...
Condemnations
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,...
Aspirin
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...
John Cabot
On the 5th of March, 1496, King Henry VII issued letters patent to John Cabot and sons to explore unknown lands. Having worked, lived, and met my wife, Claire, in Bristol, John Cabot is a familiar explorer to me. I’ve posted about the first encounter with native...
Astronomer Royal
On the 4th of March 1675 John Flamsteed was appointed the first Astronomer Royal by King Charles II and was tasked with creating accurate star charts to aid navigation. He founded the Royal Greenwich Observatory and produced the first comprehensive star catalogue, the...
Pope Urban II
On the 12th of March, 1088, Urban II was elected as the 159th Pope. Pope Urban II was one of the most influential popes of the Middle Ages, best known for launching the First Crusade in 1095. His leadership reshaped the course of European and Middle Eastern history,...
John Hawkwood
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 Giovanni...
Louis XIV
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...
Amerigo Vespucci
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...
Battle of Guadalajara
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 place...
Condemnations
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,...
Aspirin
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...
John Cabot
On the 5th of March, 1496, King Henry VII issued letters patent to John Cabot and sons to explore unknown lands. Having worked, lived, and met my wife, Claire, in Bristol, John Cabot is a familiar explorer to me. I’ve posted about the first encounter with native...
Astronomer Royal
On the 4th of March 1675 John Flamsteed was appointed the first Astronomer Royal by King Charles II and was tasked with creating accurate star charts to aid navigation. He founded the Royal Greenwich Observatory and produced the first comprehensive star catalogue, the...