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She was a wife and mother to kings, but across her long life Eleanor of Aquitaine also wielded power in her own right. Dr ...

The conflict in Fornham was actually one of three major fights - including the Battle of Dol and the Battle of Alnwick - to play out during the Great Revolt, a rebellion against King Henry II, who ...

Scanning a map of France’s Loire Valley reads like the wine menu of a classic Parisian bistro: Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, Saumur, Savennières, Muscadet — each name steeped in viticultural ...

When King Charles and Queen Camilla embark upon their trip to Italy next month, one important meeting will be left off the agenda: an audience with Pope Francis, who is currently still recuperating ...

Eleanor Raab joined The Almanac in 2024 as the Menlo Park and Atherton reporter. She grew up in Menlo Park, and previously worked in public affairs for a local government agency. Eleanor holds a ...

Eleanor Antin’s discusses the historical figure Helen of Troy, and how she became the inspiration for photographic works such as Constructing Helen (2007). ART21: Homer’s story of Helen of Troy is ...

Extra History Mother of Empires - Eleanor of Aquitaine Posted: March 18, 2025 | Last updated: March 18, 2025 Eleanor has reached the age of 71 and instead of taking some time off to retire, she's ...