The Fall of the Ming Dynasty – April 24, 1644
I think if you were to ask people in the West to name one Chinese dynasty, the one they would likely come up with would be the Ming.
Dissolution of the Monasteries in England
Closing the monasteries meant their land and treasure could be confiscated, and the royal financial problems could be solved while also eliminating the troublesome Catholic influence over his subjects.
Guest Post – Eva Seyler
You’re quiet and peaceful, summering safe at home;
You’d never think there was a bloody war on! …
O yes, you would … why, you can hear the guns.
Hark! Thud, thud, thud, – quite soft … they never cease –