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Chester Ollivier

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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.

Education:Northumbria University, 2019BA History (First Class Honors)Expertise:
Medieval Europe
Medieval China
Early Modern Europe
Member since: Oct 28, 2021Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 53

Articles by Chester Ollivier

How the Great Fire of London in 1666 Completely Transformed the City
How the Great Fire of London in 1666 Completely Transformed the City

Read on to learn all about one of the greatest disasters in London’s history: the Great Fire of London in 1666.

The Real Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King
The Real Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King

Read on to learn about the life and reign of King Henry V of England.

What Was Chivalry in the Middle Ages?
What Was Chivalry in the Middle Ages?

Chivalry was a medieval code of conduct for knights, combining bravery, honor, and religious devotion with social manners and respect, evolving from military ideals to a broader moral ethos.

Medieval Japan vs Medieval Europe: How Different Were They?
Medieval Japan vs Medieval Europe: How Different Were They?

How did medieval Japan differ from medieval Europe?

How Did Medieval Religion Shape Everyday Life?
How Did Medieval Religion Shape Everyday Life?

The medieval world was a hugely religious place, but just how far did Medieval religion shape every life?

Meet Henry the Navigator, the Man Who Began the Age of Exploration
Meet Henry the Navigator, the Man Who Began the Age of Exploration

Read on to find out all about one of medieval Europe’s greatest explorers: Henry the Navigator.

Was Charles VI of France Truly Mad or Misunderstood?
Was Charles VI of France Truly Mad or Misunderstood?

Madness, masked balls, and Agincourt, Charles VI’s fragile mind spun France into civil war and handed England a shocking edge in the Hundred Years’ War.

The Qin: How One Dynasty United Ancient China
The Qin: How One Dynasty United Ancient China

The Qin Dynasty unified ancient China, establishing imperial rule and leaving a lasting legacy, despite its brief existence.