The Plantagenet Dynasty: Power, Identity, and the Making of Medieval Britain

Few royal houses shaped the political and cultural landscape of medieval Britain more profoundly than the Plantagenets. Ruling from the 12th to the 15th centuries, they forged an empire stretching from Scotland to the Pyrenees, developed Parliament, clashed with the Church, fought crusades, and waged the Hundred Years’ War, all while also inspiring some of the most enduring legends in British history. In a full-day seminar, historian Cheryl White traces how perceptions of the Plantagenets have evolved over time and explores why the dynasty continues to fascinate today.