Chester is a contributing history writer, with a First Class Honors degree BA (Hons) in History from Northumbria University. He is from the North East of England, a drummer, and an avid Middlesbrough FC supporter.
Areas of Expertise
How the Papal States Grew to Become a Medieval Superpower
Here’s how the Papal States garnered so much power during the Early Middle Ages.
What Did Students Learn at a Medieval University?
Let’s explore the history, origins, and curriculum of the Medieval University.
Why Was Jan Hus, the Doomed Reformer, So Controversial?
Learn about the life and tragic death of Jan Hus, the First Reformer.
Did Children Really Go to War?
This is one of the most interesting crusades of all—the Children’s Crusade.
Philip IV, the Iron King of France
Discover all there is to know about one of French history’s most famous monarchs: Philip IV.
Henry III, England’s Underrated Medieval Monarch
Read on to learn all about one of England’s most intriguing medieval kings: Henry III.
The Life and Reign of Louis IX, the Saint King of France
Discover the surprising impact that King Louis IX had on medieval history.
Was England’s First Norman King Popular?
William the Conqueror conquered England in 1066—but was he seen as a visionary ruler or a ruthless oppressor?
Sir Thomas More, the Most Controversial Figure in Tudor History
Read on to find out what made Sir Thomas More one of the most controversial figures in Tudor England.
Sejong the Great, Medieval Korea’s Greatest King
Read on to learn about one of medieval Korea’s greatest-ever monarchs: Sejong the Great.
How the Council of Trent Shaped the Counter-Reformation
Discover how the Council of Trent shaped the Counter-Reformation movement in early modern Europe.
The Best Medieval Knight You’ve Never Heard Of
Read on to learn about one of medieval Europe’s most formidable warriors: the Eagle of Brittany.