King John

On the Trail of King John before (and after) the Signing of the Magna Carta

On the Trail of King John before (and after) the Signing of the Magna Carta

June 8, 2020

Plotting John’s route for all 17 years of his reign to produce digital maps of his progress...

King John’s Abdication of Power and Death in Medieval England

King John’s Abdication of Power and Death in Medieval England

January 27, 2020

King John has gone down in history as one of the very worst kings ever to sit...

Magna Carta and John’s Kingship

Magna Carta and John’s Kingship

April 12, 2019

When Magna Carta was created, England had endured 16 years of John’s kingship – a rule based...

As an academic researcher and teacher of ancient and medieval history, I endeavor to give voice to the ideas and concepts from my studies and those of others and share them with those people seeking exposure to expert perspectives who may otherwise lack such direct access. I believe it is important that we open avenues of productive dialogue between experts and non-experts - both of whom I try to bring together here - in order to elevate the greater discussion of ideas among the engaged populace.

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Matthew A. McIntosh