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Louis of Anjou and the Second House of Naples
Louis of Anjou was the founder of the second house of Anjou in Naples. He was adopted by the celebrated Joan of Naples, apparently...
End of the Battle of Poitiers
The Battle of Poitiers, fought on September 19, 1356, was one of the most remarkable events of the Hundred Years’ War. Even though the...
Ransoming the Prisoners
After the supper, every soldier returned to his lodging, taking the prisoners they had captured with them. That same night, many of the prisoners...
How the Black Prince Entertained the French King
Showing Respect to the Captured King
After the battle, the Black Prince treated King John of France with great respect. Even though the king was...
Consequences of the Battle of Poitiers
A Major Victory for England
The Battle of Poitiers was not just a victory on the field—it changed the course of the war. The French...
The English Army Returns to Bordeaux
Moving with Care
After the great victory at Poitiers, the English army faced a new challenge: returning safely with many prisoners, treasures, and wounded knights....
The Hebdomon as a Place of Rest and Transition
Several examples have already shown how the Hebdomon was used as a resting place before entering or leaving Constantinople. Earlier, we noted how Theodosius...
The Relic and the Fame of the Church
The great religious reputation of the Church of St. John the Baptist at the Hebdomon rested chiefly on its possession of the revered relic...
The Most Venerated Church of the Hebdomon
Among all the churches of the Hebdomon, the most deeply revered was the one dedicated to St. John the Baptist, known in Greek as...
Distinguishing the Palaces of Constantinople
Two main points support the idea that the Palace of the Bucoleon and the Palace of Hormisdas were separate buildings. First, the Anonymus explicitly...
