In 1170, under pressure from the pope and others, Henry and Becket reconciled, allowing Becket to return to England. However, their relationship remained fragile. Becket resumed his vigorous defense of church privileges, excommunicating several royal supporters and opposing the king’s authority. This renewed defiance enraged Henry II, who is f

However, Thomas Becket’s priorities changed drastically after his appointment. He embraced his role as a spiritual leader with deep conviction and began defending the church’s autonomy fiercely. Becket took his religious duties seriously, often opposing the king’s attempts to interfere in ecclesiastical affairs. This transformation shocked

The turbulent relationship between Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry II of England is one of the most dramatic episodes in medieval history. It reveals the intense power struggles between church and state in 12th-century England, ultimately culminating in Becket’s shocking murder in 1170. This article explores how their conf

Fashion in the Middle Ages was not just about covering the body but shaping it too. Hose, braies, and other leg and lower body garments were designed to fit snugly over the buttocks. Sometimes padding or shaping was used to enhance or disguise this part of the body according to the trends and modesty standards of the time.  Inspire Medieval Folkl