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The Royal Procession in London
When the French King, John II, arrived in England as a prisoner, he was paraded through the streets of London. This procession was carefully...
The Black Prince Serves the French King
One of the most famous and often-told stories from English history is how the Black Prince treated the captured French King after the Battle...
The Death of Sir John Chandos
Sir John Chandos, one of the most noble and courageous knights of the 14th century, suffered a fatal wound in battle, inflicted by a...
How the Black Prince Treated the French King
Sir James Audley Honoured
After the battle, the Black Prince wanted to recognize the bravery of his knights. Sir James Audley had fought bravely but...
Capturing the French Nobles
The Battle Grows Fierce
The battle near Poitiers was full of action and danger. Both sides fought bravely, and many knights were injured or killed....
The Battle Begins The Tale of John of Helenes
John of Helenes Escapes
In the battle near Poitiers, a French squire named John of Helenes fled the battlefield. He met his page, who brought...
Infant Mortality in Bulgaria (1944–1977)
Infant mortality is an important measure of a country’s health and social conditions. In the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, significant progress was made in...
Infant Mortality and Maternal Health
Since the Socialist Revolution, Bulgaria has made great progress in infant and maternal health. The infant mortality rate dropped from 144.5 per 1,000 live...
Control of Communicable and Parasitic Diseases
After the Socialist Revolution, Bulgaria organized a systematic and planned health program to control communicable and parasitic diseases. This program was managed by the...
Popularity of the “Unfading Rose” Theme
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Marian icons with themes such as the “Unfading Rose” became widely requested by buyers. Many of these icons...
