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The King’s Contemptuous Subjects: The Bristol Revolt of 1312-1316

The fourteenth century in England was a time of great dysfunction and tumult, with events like the Black Death and the Peasants’ Revolt. However, before this came the Bristol Revolt, one of the most significant but understudied urban rebellions of medieval England. In this article, Daniel Cramphorn details the rebellion’s background, sources, and its key events, focusing on the changing levels of violence and order. The exploration of this four-year-long revolt highlights just why it should be widely seen as an extraordinary example of late medieval urban protest.
AUTHOR DANIEL CRAMPHORN

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The Collapse of Minoan Civilisation – A Geological, Anthropological, or Meteorological Phenomenon?

Over 3000 years ago, the Minoan Civilisation vanished, a historical event that has bewildered academics for over a century. This article explores the reasons for this unexpected collapse, attempting to highlight the main factor. By exploring its geological, anthropological, and meteorological aspects, Amy Hutchison begins to untangles the mystery of this unanticipated loss of an entire culture.
AUTHOR AMY HUTCHISON