Richard the Lionheart
Richard the Lionheart, renowned as a beloved English monarch, especially in the Robin Hood tales, hid a significant detail. His homosexual relationship, a historic twist, played a pivotal role in shaping events.
His intense relationship with France’s King Phillip II forged an England-France alliance, propelling the Third Crusade. Yet, as conflicts arose amid battle, their bond fractured, disintegrating the alliance.