It's Magna Carta Day!
On this day in 1215, King John set his seal to Magna Carta. Intended to stave off civil war, it was an utter failure - initially.
Although written by men - the barons - there were many women involved in its inspiration, creation and implementation.
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Magna Carta Throughout my research into medieval women, two ladies in particular have popped up a number of times: Nicholaa de la Haye and Matilda de Braose. Their unique stories drew me into their…
