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Theme: Eleanor of Aquitaine

    Eleanor Omnibus 6 EPs 20-24 - Members Only

    The last 15 years of Eleanor’s life saw her more able than ever to exercise influence and even to see her daughters; but retirement to Fontevraud was constantly interrupted. TellRead More

    Eleanor 24 The End of Days - Members Only

    The last years were no less busy than any of the others. And please, feedback here on the poll.

    Eleanor 23 John - Members Only

    The Struggle for Angevin France is on

    Eleanor 22 Retirement - Members Only

    In 1193 Richard was held hostage by the Holy Roman Emperor. It was up to Eleanor to get him back before John took his kingdom.   Eleanor’s Letters It isRead More

    Eleanor 21 Crusade - Members Only

    How to manage when you go away and leave your things with an evil brother itching to get his hands on them

    Eleanor 20 Freedom - Members Only

    In 1189 in Winchester castle, Eleanor saw an entourage approach the gate led by a man from her past – William the Marshal. He had come with news.  

    Eleanor Omnibus 5 EPs 17-19 - Members Only

    In 1173 Eleanor took a decision about whom she would back - husband or sons. She would be paying the consequences for the next 15 years.

    Eleanor 19 Squabbles - Members Only

    There is no let up to the family feuding. In fact it gets worse.

    Eleanor 18 Captivity - Members Only

    Escape to Chartres!

    Eleanor 17 Rebellion - Members Only

    Henry threw a massive party in the Auvergne and afterwards at Limoges. As he left the party, Raymond of Toulouse gave him a grim warning – and the hangover wasRead More

    Eleanor 16 The Devil’s Brood - Members Only

    Henry and Eleanor were well aware of the potential problem of all those boys. So they tried to sort things out for their brood nice and early.

    Eleanor Omnibus 4 EPs 14-16 - Members Only

    The 1160s and into the 1170s saw growing children, and a growing distance between Eleanor and Henry. Both would promise trouble  

    Eleanor 15 - Members Only

    Eleanor’s rule in Aquitaine was proving somewhat frustrating when four blokes barged into Canterbury cathedral  

    Eleanor 14 Home Rule - Members Only

    Eleanor is At Home to the shedlingas

    Eleanor 13 Home - Members Only

    A new strategy was needed to govern Aquitaine

    Eleanor Omnibus 3 Eps 10-13 - Members Only

    From 1152 to 1172, from Poitiers to Poitiers

    Eleanor 12 Partners - Members Only

    The Toulouse Campaign and the start of tension

    Eleanor 11 Power - Members Only

    Queen of England: Power or pawn?

    Eleanor 10 Queen 2 - Members Only

    Escape to Poitiers - and the search for a protector

    Eleanor 9 Hunted - Members Only

    Escape meant avoiding the wolves that blocked the path to Aquitaine

    Eleanor Omnibus 2 EPs 6-9 - Members Only

    We take in the full extent of Eleanor’s time as Queen of France – through her struggle for his sister, the dramatic 2nd Crusade and her final dash for freedom

    Elizabeth Chadwick and Eleanor of Aquitaine

    By David Crowther 3 years agoApr 16, 2019 0 Comments

      Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of Eleanor of Aquitaine. To find out more about Elizabeth’s three Eleanor novels, visit her website https://elizabethchadwick.com/eleanor-of-aquitaine/  

    Eleanor 8 Outremer - Members Only

    The story of Eleanor and the Second Crusade

    Eleanor 7 Sisters - Members Only

    Eleanor's little sister scandalises the Church

    Eleanor 6 Queen (1) - Members Only

    Elanor sticks out her elbows and creates some room for herself at court

    Eleanor Omnibus 1 (Episodes 1-5) - Members Only

    The omnibus edition for all those insomniacs out there!

    Eleanor 5 Bride - Members Only

    Marriage to a young prince of 17 - Louis of France

    Eleanor 3 Education - Members Only

    As a child growing up in the Ducal household, Eleanor would have been presented to the noble families she would know for the rest of her life Transcript I’ve blathered on aboutRead More

    Books for Eleanor of Aquitaine

    Here is a very short booklist for Eleanor enthusiasts who would like to go to the horse’s mouth   Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen of France, Queen of England. Ralph Turner,Read More

    Eleanor 2 Land and Lineage - Members Only

    The land Eleanor inhabited, and her family history

    Eleanor 1 Legends - Members Only

    The life of Eleanor of Aquitaine - and the legends that surround her name

    Maps: Eleanor of Aquitaine

    These are maps to support the serialised biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine

    Regnal Lists: Comitial list of Angevin Aquitaine

    This is a list of the major counties of Aquitaine in the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine  

    Regnal List: Rulers in the time of the Angevins

    This regnal list includes some counties of Northern France and is designed to accompany the serialised biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine and William the Marshal

Resources

Family Trees

  • Family Trees: Normandy and the Angevins, 1066 – 1225 May 22, 2011

Maps

  • Maps: Eleanor of Aquitaine November 25, 2018
  • Maps: 1100 – 1300 Europe August 10, 2014
  • Maps: 1000 – 1225 May 22, 2011

Articles

  • Medieval Castles November 26, 2017
  • Medieval tournaments illustrated glossary June 5, 2017
  • St Bartholomew the Great June 3, 2017
  • Medieval Prices and Wages December 14, 2016
  • Economic and Social History Charts 1000-1485 September 8, 2012
  • Drawings of Matthew Paris May 5, 2012
  • Heraldy – Arms of the big medieval families May 5, 2012
  • Feast Days in Medieval England April 7, 2012

Original Sources

  • Eleanor of Aquitaine pleads for the release of her Son, 1193 October 27, 2012
  • The Treaty of Westminster, 1153 October 27, 2012
  • The Forest Charter, 1217 October 27, 2012
  • Magna Carta: The Great Charter of Liberties of King John, 1215 October 27, 2012
  • The Assize of Clarendon, 1166 October 27, 2012
  • The Constitutions of Clarendon, 1164 October 27, 2012
  • The Character of Henry II October 27, 2012
  • The Charter of Liberties of Henry II, 1154 October 27, 2012
  • A 12th Century Village October 27, 2012

Quiz

  • William the Marshal end of Shedcast Quiz August 16, 2020
  • The Ladybird matching quiz July 14, 2017
  • Tournament Quiz June 18, 2017

Books

  • Books for Eleanor of Aquitaine December 2, 2018
  • Historical Podcasts you might like April 30, 2011
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