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Saskia writes, travels, and researches Plantagenet Europe one Eurostar trip at a time…

Don**d T***p: 2017’s very own Classical Tyrant

  It’s time to face the inevitable: Tonald Dump is the Leader of the Free World. Yes, the orange-haired, baby-fisted, yuge winner is now the most powerful man in… Read more “Don**d T***p: 2017’s very own Classical Tyrant”

January 22, 2017January 22, 2017 by saskiaregina

Is 2016 the Worst Year Ever? Maybe not…

Is 2016 the worst year ever? Plantagenet Lions looks back at some other years that plain sucked.

December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 by saskiaregina

Saskia Reviews/Recaps: Atlantis, Episode One

  It’s not often that I’m tempted to use the tag terrible or hot mess to describe something but it’s not often I watch something so ludicrous that actual words fail… Read more “Saskia Reviews/Recaps: Atlantis, Episode One”

April 27, 2016May 3, 2016 by saskiaregina

Roaming Around Reims

A mere 80 miles North-West of Paris lies the historic city of Reims (confusingly pronounced Rahonce). The city, founded by the Gauls in 80 BC, lies in… Read more “Roaming Around Reims”

February 12, 2016April 28, 2016 by saskiaregina

If Walls Could Talk: The History of Hampton Court

    If walls could talk the red bricks of Hampton Court would have a fair few stories to tell. Whether it’s crying queens or warring sons, the… Read more “If Walls Could Talk: The History of Hampton Court”

January 16, 2016April 28, 2016 by saskiaregina

The Birth Of Modern Politics: The Rise of Robert Walpole

2015 is a big year for British politics, the current coalition government have less than 100 days in office and the 3 (or 5) main parties are… Read more “The Birth Of Modern Politics: The Rise of Robert Walpole”

February 2, 2015April 28, 2016 by saskiaregina

Does History Still Matter?

Does history still matter? For me the obvious answer is yes but over the course of 2014 I’m beginning to worry that in today’s increasingly online world… Read more “Does History Still Matter?”

November 5, 2014April 28, 2016 by saskiaregina

Murdered Monarchs: A Halloween Special!

FUN FACT: turns out that this is the 40th post to Plantagenet Lions, time flies when you’re ranting about long dead kings right? Welcome ghoulish readers his… Read more “Murdered Monarchs: A Halloween Special!”

October 31, 2014April 28, 2016 by saskiaregina

Stormin’ Normans: Travels through Normandy Part I!

Ah Normandie, home to quality cider, lots of cathedrals, and of course a whole heap of history. From conquests, revolutions, and total desolation in the last 70-something… Read more “Stormin’ Normans: Travels through Normandy Part I!”

October 25, 2014April 28, 2016 by saskiaregina

Chinon vs Chenonceau

In my continued attempt to somehow adhere to what this blog is supposed to be about, I’m going to march on with further coverage of my adventures… Read more “Chinon vs Chenonceau”

September 9, 2014April 28, 2016 by saskiaregina

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