About 14th Century
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was a century lasting from January 1, 1301, to December 31, 1400. During this period, political and natural disasters ravaged both Europe and the four khanates of the Mongol Empire.
Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse
... The structures were built between 1109 and 1119, though the height of the Garisenda was reduced in the 14Th Century because it had already begun to lean...
Black women most likely to die in medieval London plague
... Dr Rebecca Redfern from the Museum of London, said: " We have no primary written sources from people of colour and those of Black African descent during the Great Pestilence of the 14Th Century, so archaeological research is essential to understanding more about their lives and experiences...
King mourns 'heartbreaking' losses in Middle East
... There was a ceremony, dating back to the 14Th Century, in which the Pearl Sword is presented to the monarch, who then returns it to the lord mayor...
The Lincolnshire village honoured in every Disney film since 2006
... Walt also saw the rather grand 14Th Century tomb of Sir William d Isney on which there was the family crest, with three lions facing left, the symbol of Normandy...
'Swan upping': Royal tradition begins on the Thames
... There are also 14Th Century claims to shared ownership from the Vintners and Dyers livery companies, whose boats also take part in the counting of swans, with their own flags and outfits...
Dazzling ancient bronze sword found in Germany
... It is thought to be from the late 14Th Century BC...
King Charles coronation: Does Scotland want its kilted king?
...By James CookScotland editorHe is the kilted king, a monarch with his heart in the Highlands, but is Scotland ready to claim Charles as its own? The new king is descended from Robert the Bruce, the revered warrior king who fought for Scotland s independence in the 14Th Century...
Sir Salman Rushdie speaks for the first time about 'colossal attack'
... " He talks about how the book, set in 14Th Century southern India, can be read as an allegory about the abuse of power and the curse of sectarianism...
King mourns 'heartbreaking' losses in Middle East
By Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent
The King has made an impassioned plea for religious tolerance and mutual respect, against the background of " international turmoil" in Israel and Gaza.
In a speech at Mansion House , in The City of London, he spoke of the " heartbreaking loss of life".
The King has long supported building bridges between faiths, calling the UK a " community of communities".
But he also spoke of the importance of " our ability to laugh at ourselves".
In particular, he highlighted his own problems with malfunctioning fountain pens.
The King called for " an invigorating dash of self-irony" and hailed the importance of a sense of humour as part of The National character.
This Was particular relevant in his own case, The King said, after the " vicissitudes I have faced with frustratingly failing fountain pens this past year".
Signing a visitors' book in Belfast, he and was overheard saying: " Oh God I hate this. . I can't bear this bloody thing. "
Addressing The City of London's Lord Mayor and representatives, The King called for the moderating forces of " civility and tolerance, on which our political life and wider national conversation depend".
He warned against the " rancour and acrimony" of Social Media , with its angry extremism, and The Risk of becoming a " shouting or recriminatory society".
'Demotivating scapegoating'There was a particular call for respect between different faiths and Cultures - and since the Hamas attack on Israel, The King has spoken to King Abdullah Ii of Jordan, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis .
The King called for a " breathing space" to allow people to " think and speak freely" and for disputes to be " passionate but not pugnacious".
One of his first acts as King had been to invite a range of religious leaders into Buckingham Palace , He Said , and he wanted to " rededicate My Life to protecting the space for faith".
In his plea for traditions of calm and respect, The King warned against the trashing of public institutions and public service and The Threat of " demotivating scapegoating" for those working in them.
Since the " dawn of history" Britain had been " enriched by our welcome of new citizens from the Four Corners of the globe" he added.
The Mansion House event marked the symbolic arrival of a new monarch in The City of London.
There was a ceremony, dating back to the 14Th Century , in which The Pearl Sword is presented to the monarch, who then returns it to the Lord Mayor .
The Sword is in a scabbard covered with 2,600 pearls and The Ceremony is a symbolic show of mutual respect between two historical powerbases, The Monarchy and The City of London.
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