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Lives of the Saints

The Synod of Hatfield

The Roman Emperor offered to unite the world’s squabbling churches – but it was the kind of offer you can’t refuse.

Length: 118 words

The Hundred Years’ War

The Hundred Years’ War

King John had already lost most of the Crown’s lands in France, but when Aquitaine was threatened Edward III knew he must act fast.

Length: 118 words

Mediaeval History

Jack Cade’s Revolt

When Jack Cade told Henry VI to make peace with France and tackle corruption at court, the King really should have listened.

Length: 59 words

Mediaeval History

Perkin Warbeck

With the Lambert Simnel affair not yet forgotten, another boy claims to be the rightful King of England.

Length: 114 words

Lives of the Saints

Sign of Deliverance

While the besieged citizens of Novgorod huddled for protection in the city gaol, Archbishop John remained in his cathedral to pray.

Length: 114 words

William Shakespeare

Green for Jealousy

The scheming Iago warns Othello against falling victim to jealousy.

Length: 51 words