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
Theme: Eleanor of Aquitaine
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
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 4 Heiress - Members Only
in 1137, Eleanor's father Duke William X set off for Santiago on pilgrimage
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