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European history, Art.
Roman mosaic depicting marine life, circa 2nd century AD. 🏛️
The Battle of Edgecote, fought in July 1469, exposed cracks within the Yorkist camp and the fragility of Edward IV’s reign. Though Edward later regained control, the battle shattered his trust in Warwick—paving the way for rebellion and Warwick’s dramatic turn to the Lancastrians
Philip I of Castile, known as Philip the Handsome, was a Habsburg prince who became king of Castile through his marriage to Joanna of Castile. Although his reign was short, their union marked the beginning of the mighty Spanish Habsburg dynasty.
The Palatine Lion is a heraldic emblem most closely linked to the Electoral Palatinate (Pfalz), an important principality within the Holy Roman Empire.
Mosaic from the House of the Dolphins. Delos, 2nd century BCE
🗡️ July 21, 1403 – The Battle of Shrewsbury: King Henry IV defeats rebel Henry “Hotspur” Percy in a brutal clash. Deadly volleys from English archers on both sides cut down thousands. Hotspur’s death ends the uprising, securing the crown—but exposing the unrest shaking England.
“Summer” by Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1563) — part of his celebrated Four Seasons series, this imaginative portrait is composed entirely of fruits, vegetables, and grains associated with the summer harvest.
The Mary Rose, King Henry VIII’s prized warship, sank on July 19, 1545, during the Battle of the Solent against a French invasion fleet. The wreck was raised in 1982. ⚓️
Through the efforts of Joan of Arc, the coronation of Charles VII took place on 17 July 1429 in Reims Cathedral — a defining moment in the Hundred Years’ War and a powerful symbol of France’s revival in the 15th century.
On this day in 1377, 10-year-old Richard II is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey following the death of Edward III. His glittering coronation masked the stormy reign to come.
July 16, 1212: At the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Christian forces led by Castile, Aragon, and Navarre defeated the larger army of the Almohad Caliphate. The victory marked a decisive moment in the Reconquista and shifted the balance of power in Iberia.
Map showing the 17 traditional provinces of the Netherlands, which encompasses the modern day countries of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg. c. 1626.
Miniature of the Siege of Antioch (1097- 1098), a pivotal event during the First Crusade. #History
🇫🇷 July 14, 1789: The Bastille falls. Revolutionaries storm the fortress-prison in Paris, dealing a blow to royal authority and sparking the French Revolution. A people’s revolt became a nation’s rebirth.
