Sparring can be healthy Nov 17, 2009
One of the most egregious was the struggle between Archbishop Thomas Becket and King Henry II of England in the mid-12th century. I think that these disputes are generally good for both sides and should continue. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
U.K. pub food: Scotch eggs, fish and chips, more Aug 31, 2009
The faithful have been making their way to nearby Canterbury since Thomas Becket was murdered there in 1170. Chaucer wrote his tales about those early pilgrims. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Jonny Lang to Headline 6th Annual Septemberfest Music Festival in Eagan, Sept. 19 Aug 22, 2009
The school opened in 2000 and was founded by three northern Dakota county parishes: St. John Neumann and St. Thomas Becket, both in Eagan, and St. Peters in Mendota. For more information visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A fog swirls in the Hindu Kush Aug 18, 2009
Rather than having him operate like a CEO through his English-speaking cabinet officials (whom Afghans contemptuously call "dog washers"), the US should let him meander instead of nit-picking and finding his assertiveness to be unhelpful - as Henry II (1133-1189), England's "imperialistic king", would have found his surrogate Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket. At the end of the day, Karzai is a Popalzai aristocrat steeped in the accumulated lore of Pashtunwali. (Asia Times Online)
Rare Becket medieval art revealed Aug 10, 2009
Rare medieval paintings telling the story of the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket have been revealed in a Spanish church for the first time in 30 years. Danny Wood reports. (BBC News)
U.S. Navy ship delivers keg of wine to Tower of London Aug 10, 2009
The constable s office goes back to the time of William the Conqueror in the 11th century, and office holders have included Thomas Becket and the Duke of Wellington. The current constable, retired Gen. Roger Wheeler, is the 158th holder. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Henry IIs court re-created Aug 8, 2009
The great tower is thought to have been constructed as a show of wealth and power to 'impress' foreign pilgrims and dignitaries on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered by four of the king's knights in 1170 ... Ambition: The great tower at Dover Castle is thought to have been a show of wealth and power to 'impress' foreign pilgrims and dignitaries on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. (Harper's Magazine)
King's tower of 'bling' recreated Jul 31, 2009
It is thought that King Henry II built the Great Tower to assert his power at a time when the shrine to Thomas Becket at Canterbury was becoming increasingly popular, and Dover had become an important focus for pilgrimage ... Dr Edward Impey, who directed the project, said: "The cult of St Thomas Becket was a big issue for Henry, and he wanted foreign pilgrims to be greeted with an in-your-face symbol of his own wealth and power.". (BBC News -- UK)
Disappearing fast May 16, 2009
Thomas Becket paintings unveiled in Spain. Medieval paintings depicting Thomas Becket's murder were rediscovered by builders 30 years ago ... The paintings in the ruined church of St Nicolas in the Spanish town of Soria tell the story of the murder of the English Archbishop Thomas Becket. (BBC News -- Europe)
Timely truths from Galileo Apr 2, 2009
Anouilh's play focuses on Thomas Becket, who, after his friend, Henry II, appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, refuses to compromise the rights of the Church. Similarly, Thomas More refuses to back down from Henry VIII who demands More renounce Church teachings on divorce - for obvious reasons. (Boston Globe)
