Explore nine key facts about the bloody feud that permanently altered the course of British history. History.com
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Top 10 Strangest Deaths in the Middle Ages
You may have heard how medieval rulers have been killed in battle or died from an assassin’s blade. But did you know about the king who died from uncontrollable laughing or the emperor who was dragged 16 miles through a forest by a deer? Check out our list of the top ten strangest deaths from the Middle Ages! Medievalists.net
Notre Dame: time to call in the French builders with medieval skills
Artisans creating a ‘13th-century’ castle in Burgundy might well be the ideal team to restore the cathedral.
Remaking medieval history is what they have been doing at Guédelon for the past 22 years, as a team of workers and volunteers construct a 13th-century château using the tools and techniques of the epoch and, as far as possible, locally sourced basic materials like stone and wood.
Medieval Scholars Joust With White Nationalists. And One Another.
Each May, some 3,000 people descend on Kalamazoo, Mich., for the International Congress on Medieval Studies, which brings together academics and enthusiasts for four days of scholarly panels, performances and after-hours mead drinking.
Elizabeth Woodville as Plague Victim
“There were several newspaper headlines last week along the lines of ‘White Queen died of plague, claims letter found in National Archives’. Their authors are drawing on an article in this month’s issue of Social History of Medicine by Euan Roger, who is a historian at The National Archives. The newspaper articles online seem to have caused some confusion and scepticism on social media. So, having read Roger’s fascinating article, here’s what I think it might mean for understanding Elizabeth’s death and much-debated funeral.” J L Laynesmith
‘White Queen’ died of plague, claims letter found in National Archives
Elizabeth Woodville, depicted in 1463. Photograph: Beryl Peters Collection/Alamy
Welcome to 2019!
The first 2019 meeting of the Branch will be held on Saturday 26th January from 2pm. Please note: we have a new venue for meetings this year
Reminder: for those interested in attending the 2019 Convention in Victoria in August, deposits are due by 31 January.
Please email Richard3inWA@gmail.com for more information.
Christmas and New Year Wishes
The Executive and Members of the Richard III Society, WA Branch would like to wish everyone a great Christmas and a prosperous 2019.
Officeholders for 2019
Congratulations to our new, and to our returning officeholders for 2019:
President – Louise Carson
Vice President – Terry Johnson
Secretary – Carole Carson
Treasurer – Jo-Ann Koh
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2018 Annual General Meeting
The 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Richard III Society, Western Australia Branch will take place on Saturday 27th October 2018 from 2pm at the Centenary Park Community Centre, Daly Street, Belmont.
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