Think of teenage boy. Would you let him rule all France? Mother best step in. Today on French Queens Week is kind of a two-parter, and you'll see why. This entry might also be shorter than usual because I'm so flippin tired. Blanche of Castile was born in 1188, the third daughter of Alfonso VIII … Continue reading Blanche of Castile Haiku
Centuries pass by Dirty old man becomes Most tragic lover Today on Punchable Faces Week, we feature French theologian Peter Abelard, who is now most famous for his so tragic love affair with Heloise d'Argenteuil. Peter Abelard was born in 1079 in Brittany, the son of a knight. (And we all know what dicks knights … Continue reading Peter Abelard Haiku
Be brave all you want. They won't forget when bros dumped Chamberpot on head. Robert Curthose (1052?-1134), Duke of Normandy, was the eldest son of William the Conqueror (King of England). Despite being the eldest, he was definitely the Jan Brady of the brood. Let's start with the 'Curthose' thing. What did that mean? Short … Continue reading Robert Curthose Haiku
