Today in AD 1265: Simon de Montfort was hunted down and butchered by a medieval death squad at the Battle of Evesham. This is how he met such a grizzly end 🧵

The ceremonial sword of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian 1, referred to as "The Last Knight of Europe" Its on display at the Imperial Treasury in Vienna, Austria.

In the shadow of Notre Dame, King Philip IV of France, orchestrated the downfall of the Knights Templar. With a relentless hand, he seized their wealth and shattered their power, casting the order into chains on a fateful day in 1307. Many meeting a fiery end. A Thread 🧵

What is your favorite kingdom from the Middle Ages? Mine is France!

If you were curious why I picked France, it is because my father's side of the family hails from Lyon and its surrounding region going back many many centuries!

Oh hello Mount & Blade I love your games!

You should go follow 🏛Steven🏛 and help him hit 17,000 followers! He makes quality content both medieval and roman!

Glory to Alfred the Great!

Hounskull you say?

I'm excited to announce my next thread! I will tell the incredible tale of Excalibur. The mighty legendary blade wielded by the revered King Arthur!

This goes so hard.

Wounded but always standing, by French artist Pierre Joubert.

Ordered Dan Jones’s new book regarding King Henry V. Cant wait to give it a read!