This weekend marks the 798th anniversary of the ‘signing’ of The Magna Carta or Great Charter. It is known world-wide as being the founding of modern principles of democracy and indivi…

King John was King of England from 1199 to 1216. He lost generations of royal expansion, but history may have judged him unfairly.

It is in these shared areas that the Church becomes a most important part of the heart and soul of economy. By safeguarding the moral law, the Church provides immeasurable social capital for the free practice of commerce. Her charity binds men together in a higher union hindering them from following only secular ends where […]

Through my limited knowledge, I have compiled a list of the top ten worst ever rulers of our green and pleasant land. It's been done before, but I believe that this really is the definitive list!

There are a few things most of us immediately recognize—like famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci or Van Gogh, pop culture references from famous movies or TV shows, and well-known characters from Marvel and Disney.

Nigel Saul marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta with a comprehensive overview of the landmark books that dominate the field.

On this day, 800 years ago, October 19, 1216 King John of England dies at Newark-on-Trent and is succeeded by his nine-year-old son Henry III. King John has gone down in English history as one of E…

King John, also called John Lackland. My 23rd Great Grandfather.

Will England's most reviled king get the Thomas Cromwell treatment? It doesn't seem likely.

Oscar Isaac as Prince/King John in Robin Hood (2010)