Chester Ollivier
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.
Articles by Chester Ollivier
Sir Thomas More, the Most Controversial Figure in Tudor HistoryRead 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 KingRead on to learn about one of medieval Korea’s greatest-ever monarchs: Sejong the Great.
Read on to learn about one of medieval Korea’s greatest-ever monarchs: Sejong the Great.
How the Council of Trent Shaped the Counter-ReformationDiscover how the Council of Trent shaped the Counter-Reformation movement in early modern Europe.
Discover how the Council of Trent shaped the Counter-Reformation movement in early modern Europe.
The Best Medieval Knight You’ve Never Heard OfRead on to learn about one of medieval Europe’s most formidable warriors: the Eagle of Brittany.
Read on to learn about one of medieval Europe’s most formidable warriors: the Eagle of Brittany.
Kublai Khan’s Reign & Achievements That Shaped a ContinentRead on to find out all about one of the Mongol Empire’s greatest-ever leaders, Kublai Khan.
Read on to find out all about one of the Mongol Empire’s greatest-ever leaders, Kublai Khan.
Charles V, the King Who Turned the Tide of the 100 Years’ WarCharles V helped France gain the upper hand during the Hundred Years’ War.
How Joan of Arc Helped Charles VII Win the Hundred Years’ WarDiscover how Joan of Arc’s victories in the Hundred Years’ War helped to turn the tide in favor of King Charles VII and France.
Discover how Joan of Arc’s victories in the Hundred Years’ War helped to turn the tide in favor of King Charles VII and France.
The Story of Robin Hood in the Middle AgesDiscover all there is to know about one of the most famous folk heroes of all time: Robin Hood.
The Rich and Fascinating History of the Song DynastyDiscover the rich cultural history of the Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279.
Discover the rich cultural history of the Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279.
England’s Medieval Angevin Empire ExplainedDiscover the dramatic story of the Plantagenet Dynasty—shaped by conquests, court intrigue, and ultimate collapse.
The Epic Story of El Cid (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar)Read on to learn all about El Cid, one of the most revered figures in European history.
Read on to learn all about El Cid, one of the most revered figures in European history.
How the Great Fire of London in 1666 Completely Transformed the CityRead on to learn all about one of the greatest disasters in London’s history: the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Read on to learn all about one of the greatest disasters in London’s history: the Great Fire of London in 1666.