Murder!
Murders often get reported in the news, especially when someone famous or powerful is murdered.
In medieval times, just like today, news of a murder spread very quickly. Especially when it involved the second most powerful person in the land - a former close friend and chief minister of the King.
In 1170 Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in his own cathedral by four knights. Who could have been responsible for such a thing?
Explore the story of Becket and sources on Becket here. Which interpretation do you think makes the most sense?
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