About 14th Century
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was a century lasting from January 1, 1301, to December 31, 1400. During this period, political and natural disasters ravaged both Europe and the four khanates of the Mongol Empire.
Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse
... The structures were built between 1109 and 1119, though the height of the Garisenda was reduced in the 14Th Century because it had already begun to lean...
Black women most likely to die in medieval London plague
... Dr Rebecca Redfern from the Museum of London, said: " We have no primary written sources from people of colour and those of Black African descent during the Great Pestilence of the 14Th Century, so archaeological research is essential to understanding more about their lives and experiences...
King mourns 'heartbreaking' losses in Middle East
... There was a ceremony, dating back to the 14Th Century, in which the Pearl Sword is presented to the monarch, who then returns it to the lord mayor...
The Lincolnshire village honoured in every Disney film since 2006
... Walt also saw the rather grand 14Th Century tomb of Sir William d Isney on which there was the family crest, with three lions facing left, the symbol of Normandy...
'Swan upping': Royal tradition begins on the Thames
... There are also 14Th Century claims to shared ownership from the Vintners and Dyers livery companies, whose boats also take part in the counting of swans, with their own flags and outfits...
Dazzling ancient bronze sword found in Germany
... It is thought to be from the late 14Th Century BC...
King Charles coronation: Does Scotland want its kilted king?
...By James CookScotland editorHe is the kilted king, a monarch with his heart in the Highlands, but is Scotland ready to claim Charles as its own? The new king is descended from Robert the Bruce, the revered warrior king who fought for Scotland s independence in the 14Th Century...
Sir Salman Rushdie speaks for the first time about 'colossal attack'
... " He talks about how the book, set in 14Th Century southern India, can be read as an allegory about the abuse of power and the curse of sectarianism...
14th century Photos
