Edward’s Orders to the Black Prince
During the battle, the Black Prince, Edward’s son, was leading the front line and faced heavy fighting. The soldiers near him sent a message...
Criticism of Edward III
An ingenious writer, M. de St. Foix, has suggested that Edward III was too careful with his own safety. According to this view, he...
Pride in Early Victories
The earlier portion of this historical period is one that the English can be justly proud of. Many historians and writers emphasize the victories...
Latin Inscription and Its Meaning
A Latin inscription carved into the Inner Wall of Constantinople reads:
"PORTARUM VALID FIRMAVIT LIMINE MUROS, PUSAEUS MAGNO NON MINOR ANTHEMIO."
This can be roughly translated...
Repairs on the Theodosian Walls
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were some of the strongest city walls in the medieval world. Keeping these walls in good condition was extremely...
The Kerko Porta and Its Discrepancies
The history of the Kerko Porta is a bit confusing due to a key issue. According to the historian Ducas, the Kerko Porta led...
