My family tree through the ages
Anthony M. Darmenia (1915 – 1986) was a 20th-century Maltese pharmacist who pioneered the profession in the Maltese islands. He completed part of his education in the UK, thanks to a British Council scholarship.
This article explains all I know about his scholarship, and his time in the UK.
In 1136, amidst religious and political tensions in Antioch, Bishop Ralph used his influence and deceptive tactics to marry young Princess Constance to Raymond of Poitiers, securing political alliances and reinforcing Latin church dominance over Byzantine objections.
At the end of the 10th century, Frankish nobility faced a constant Viking threat. Here I explain the importance of the battle of Chartres and its connection to my family
The ⚔️ Battle of Brissarthe was a decisive battle between Brittany and the Carolingian West Francia. It is significant in ?? French history because Brittany’s win gave them peace for the first time in decades.
My ancestor, Gerard d’Auvergne, died at the Battle of Fontenoy on 25 June 841. Historians describe this critical battle as one of the most traumatic experiences of the ninth century. The result of this war has influenced European affairs up till today.