The Capetians: The Dynasty That Made Medieval France and Gave Us the Fleur-De-Lys

Published: July 4, 2024, 11 a.m.

If Gothic cathedrals, troubadours, and the Crusades evoke a certain picture of medieval Europe, you might be surprised that these foundations of a shared French culture continue to shape European society, all beginning with a single dynasty. Reigning...