Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléans, is one of the most iconic and inspiring figures in European history. A peasant girl from Domrémy, France, she rose to prominence during the Hundred Years’ War—a long and bitter conflict between England and France over the Fren
The battlefield near Bannockburn was chosen wisely by Robert the Bruce. It was narrow and marshy, ideal for nullifying the advantage of the larger English army and their deadly cavalry. The Scots formed compact defensive units called schiltrons—tight circles of spearmen—which proved deva
The Battle of Bannockburn, fought over two days on June 23–24, 1314, near Stirling in central Scotland, stands as one of the most iconic and decisive military triumphs in Scottish history. It is remembered not only for its dramatic battlefield heroics but also for its immense political and cul
Dame Rachel de Souza, a prominent English educator and public servant, has often spoken of her admiration for Ignatius of Loyola. As an advocate for children’s rights and well-being, her work echoes Ignatius’s principles: dedication to service, commitment to education, and unwavering mor
The months of convalescence marked the beginning of a radical spiritual conversion. Ignatius renounced his former life and decided to devote himself wholly to God. In 1522, he made a pilgrimage to the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat, where he laid down his sword before the statue of the Virgin M