John WelfordThe Murder of Prince Arthur by King JohnArthur was the son of John’s older brother, and therefore had a prior claim to the throne. Did John kill the prince by his own hand? It is…Mar 11, 2022
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John WelfordJack Sprat: a Traditional Nursery RhymeIt may originate in the 12th century when the future King John and his wife bled England dryMar 26, 20221Mar 26, 20221
John WelfordinShort HistoryIsabella of Angoulême, Queen of EnglandShe had the misfortune to be the wife of King John and had a much happier second marriage after John diedApr 5, 20231Apr 5, 20231
John WelfordThe Murder of Prince Arthur by King JohnArthur was the son of John’s older brother, and therefore had a prior claim to the throne. Did John kill the prince by his own hand? It is…Mar 11, 2022
GK KingsleyKing John and the Crown Jewels — Are we awash with wishful thinking?King John, a royal well known for losing things… including much of England to the French, the respect of his barons (leading to his…May 11, 2023
John WelfordJack Sprat: a Traditional Nursery RhymeIt may originate in the 12th century when the future King John and his wife bled England dryMar 26, 20221
John WelfordinShort HistoryIsabella of Angoulême, Queen of EnglandShe had the misfortune to be the wife of King John and had a much happier second marriage after John diedApr 5, 20231
Nick HowardinLessons from History11 Facts About King John of EnglandThe unlikely king that lost an empireJul 6, 20221
John WelfordinILLUMINATIONChateau Gaillard is Captured, 1204The loss was the beginning of the dismantling of King John’s possessions in FranceSep 20, 20221
John WelfordThe Background to Magna CartaWhat led to the signing of this influential document?Dec 21, 20212