Edward II review: The real-life downfall of England’s gay king – told through a daringly modern lens
"Suffice to say, this isn't The Crown circa 1327, but a bold spin on extreme, historical homophobia, complete with paparazzi ...
Edward II: Did a gay love affair spark a 14th-Century royal crisis?
A new revival of Christopher Marlowe's pioneering play about the 14th-Century King of England puts the spotlight back on his relationship with his male "favourite" Piers Gaveston.
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Edward I, King of England. Born 1239, died 1307. Reign 1272 – 1307
In 1275 Edward issues the Statute of Jewry that persecuted the Jewish population of England and imposed severe taxation on them. Proving both lucrative and popular, Edward extended this policy ...
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The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England
In 927, Athelstan became the first king to rule over all of England — and it hadn't been an easy journey. Though he was the ...