How The Magna Carta Changed The World

Today's historical story from LiveScience.com is a little more uplifting than the Black Death story awhile back.

It is crumbling, water-stained and written in Medieval Latin, but the Magna Carta has managed to remain relevant to the cause of human rights even today, 800 years after it was scrawled on parchment and affirmed with the sticky wax seal of the English king.

England's "Great Charter" of 1215 was the first document to challenge the authority of the king, subjecting him to the rule of the law and protecting his people from feudal abuse.

Have a Great Hump Day~~Jokes to follow as I continue on my Happy High from having my computer "functioning" once more!! :)

LINK TO MAGNA CARTA STORY