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The House of Croy had a dramatic rise over the course of the 15th Century. Beginning as Banneret Lords in Picardy, through their closeness with the Dukes of Burgundy, they gained immense riches, vast lands, and significant power. As Philip the Good aged, the Croy only grew more influential and more acquisitive, and the moreContinue reading “Episode 69: Incroyable”

In the 1440s, the Burgundian Court began to be rocked by a question: should Burgundy align itself with England or France? Time Period Covered: 1444-1454 Notable People: Philip the Good, Isabella of Portugal, Charles the Bold, King Charles VII, Isabella of Bourbon Countess of Charolais, Charles I Duke of Bourbon, Richard Duke of York, Edmund Beaufort DukeContinue reading “Episode 68: England or France?”