1203 Collection

Prince Arthur leaping from the tower. Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, was imprisoned and then disappeared - the story of his fall from a tower probably originates in Shakespeares play, King John

Crusaders Demand the Installation of Alexis as Co-Emperor of Byzantium in 1203 (chromolitho)
735440 Crusaders Demand the Installation of Alexis as Co-Emperor of Byzantium in 1203 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nord 1203 Norecrin F-BEBH (msn 38) Date: circa 1970

S. N. C. A. N. 1203 Norecrin F-BEUE
S.N.C.A.N. 1203 Norecrin F-BEUE (msn ). (SNCAN - Societe Nationale de Constructions Aeronautiques du Nord) Date: circa 1960

S. N. C. A. N. 1203 Norecrin OE-DAW
S.N.C.A.N. 1203 Norecrin OE-DAW (msn 327). First delivered to Switzerland as HB-DAW, on 2 August 1955, then exported to Austria, on 7 December 1955 as OE-DAW and written off in 1978

Nord 1203 Norecrin F-BEMV (msn 102) Date: 1960s

The young Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, imprisoned at the Chateau de Falaise, is guarded by Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent. Arthur had at one time been Richard Is preferred successor

Nord - SNCAN 1203 Norecrin III HB-DAI Date: 1950s-1960s

Egyptian hieroglyphic writing on calcite. Top: fragment of the sarcophagus of Merenptah. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. 1213-1203 BC. From the tomb 8 of the Valley of the Kings

FOURTH CRUSADE, 1203. Crusaders in boats arriving at Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, 1203. French manuscript illumination, c1300

Chenonceaux
A building of the French Renaissance style, the Chateau of Chenonceaux was begun in 1515 for Thomas Bohier. First to be built was the four-towered Logis Bohier (center)

Jena
circa 1910: Jena University in Germany. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Sir Hugh Bardolfe
Sir HUGH BARDOLFE (or Bardolphe) depicted at Castleacre castle, Norfolk. Trusted by Richard I, he fought in Sicily and carried out diplomatic missions

Hugh Bardolf
A knight (Sir Hugh Bardolf) wearing an armour of mail & small plates

Baudouin Takes Jerusalem
Crusaders under Baudouin take Constantinople

Constantinople Taken
Baudouin, Count of Flanders, penetrates the defences of Constantinople in 1203

Crusades / Constantinople
FOURTH CRUSADE After quarreling with the Byzantine rulers, the Crusaders take Constantinople where Baudouin de Flandre is crowned emperor

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"1203: A Tale of Tragedy, Power, and Ambition" In the year 1203, a dark chapter unfolded in history that forever changed the course of kingdoms. Prince Arthur, the young Duke of Brittany, found himself entangled in a web of treachery and deceit. Amidst political turmoil within his family's realm, whispers spread like wildfire about an unspeakable crime committed by his own uncle - the King. The air was heavy with suspicion as rumors swirled around the murder that had taken place behind closed doors. But it was not just within castle walls where secrets lurked; outside forces sought to exploit this chaos for their gain. Crusaders demanded the installation of Alexis as Co-Emperor of Byzantium - a move that would reshape power dynamics across lands far and wide. As tensions rose, Prince Arthur faced an unimaginable fate. Like a desperate bird leaping from its cage, he made a daring escape from imprisonment at Chateau de Falaise. His leap symbolized both defiance against oppression and hope for freedom. Meanwhile, amidst these tumultuous events on land, aviation pioneers were making strides in flight technology. The Nord 1203 Norecrin series took to the skies with grace and elegance - F-BEBH leading the way followed closely by F-BEUE and OE-DAW. These magnificent aircrafts represented progress amidst chaos. Yet even as planes soared through clouds above us all, ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writings stood as reminders of civilizations long past. Symbols etched into stone carried stories untold but still whispered through time. In another corner of history's tapestry lay architectural marvels captured in artistry – Schwechten Franz's depiction showcased Castle Poznan's royal residence while Bohmer Franz immortalized Joachim von Ribbentrop's official apartment in Berlin-Mitte (03). These snapshots offered glimpses into grandeur and power, contrasting with the turmoil of Prince Arthur's plight.