Monday, June 15, 2015

June 15, 1215

800 years ago today, King John, King Richard the Lionheart's brother (Of Robinhood legend :), signed the Magna Carta granting the English liberties that King John and the Normans hadn't allowed the people to have.  To this day, the United States Supreme Court has referenced the Magna Carta over 100 times.  So, get out your Lady Marian dress and celebrate an important part of history today!
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