Justin I
Sunday June 27, 2004
Best known as the uncle and predecessor of the great Emperor
Justinian,
Justin was a capable leader in his own right, making his way up from
humble beginnings to patrician status on his ... Read More
Simplicius
Wednesday June 23, 2004
He was pope when the Western Roman Empire "fell" and the Middle Ages began, but it was the
Eastern Roman Empire that gave him the greater challenge. Find out
more about Simplicius ... Read More
Quest for Arthur on the History Channel
Sunday June 20, 2004
When TV Guide's Susan Stewart panned this 2-hour
documentary as "dry and factual" and lamented, "It's another case of
the facts getting in the way of a good story," I knew I'd ... Read More
Arthur-Mania!
Thursday June 17, 2004
On July 7, the new film King Arthur -- directed by Antoine
Fuqua and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer -- opens in theaters here in
the U.S. I'm a great fan of Bruckheimer; ... Read More
Corfe Castle
Thursday June 3, 2004
Corfe Castle has witnessed both treachery and valor in the
centuries since William the Conqueror built this now-ruined royal
fortress. Find out more about this picturesque and fascinating castle
in this article by ... Read More
The Black Prince
Tuesday June 1, 2004
At the tender age of sixteen, Edward, Prince of Wales, heir to the
throne of England, won his spurs at the Battle of Crécy. That
was only the beginning of an illustrious ... Read More