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Book Review: The life and death of Anne Boleyn by Eric Ives
Anne Boleyn – over four hundred and sixty-eight years after her death – is it really possible to gain a sense of the woman who woke the lion within Henry VIII?
On the night before Christmas.
The third place getter in the 2004 Ghost Story contest shares another of amusing poems!
C. W. Gortner reviews DEAR HEART, HOW LIKE YOU THIS?
Though framed as an account of arguably the most famous of Henry VIII’s six wives, DEAR HEART, HOW LIKE YOU THIS? is far more than another re-telling of a well-trodden tale.
Write Tudor Fiction
The Tudor period provides today's historical fiction writers with a lusty platform. But the Tudors lived a period different from ours; through clothes, food, gender roles, religion, family, and dialect, Tudor fiction writing can be rendered unbelievable for readers through simple historical errors. "Writing Tudor Fiction" helps historical fiction writers avoid pitfalls.
Living History Through Fiction.
Dr Gillian Polack discusses... Bringing history to life is one of the most exciting activities you can think of. And one of the easiest ways to access that exciting past is through historical fiction.
The Nine Day Queen
Most historians have a hero or heroine, one person they admire and respect for reasons known only to them. These reasons may be diverse; a similar idiosyncrasy perhaps, unbelievable courage and bravery, or a tenacity that we cannot help but acknowledge. There are few historical characters though, who despite being recognized for their achievements, could be seen as "true innocents." However, I believe that Lady Jane Grey may have come close.
History at SuiteU
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
Elizabeth I-Part 1 of 2: The Road to the Throne
First of a two part article depicting the life of Elizabeth I of England. By Guest editor Katie Ann Gustafsson, contributing editor for Women's History
The End of the Saga
Mary loses her throne, her liberty, and finally, her life.
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots, Part IV
Mary tires of Darnley, who is conveniently disposed of, and seeks the arms of Bothwell -- with disastrous results...
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots, Part III
Mary's return to her Scottish homeland is fraught with difficulties, not the least of which is her new young husband, Henry, Lord Darnley...
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots, Part II
Mary arrives in France to great acclaim, and spends an enchanted twelve years as the petted darling of the court -- until tragedy strikes...
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots
The child-queen of Scotland sets sail for her new home in France.
Before the Glory: Anne Boleyn Before Henry VIII
Who was Anne Boleyn before Henry VIII drew her into prominence through his favor? How was she raised and educated? What fitted her for her role as queen? Did she truly love Henry, or was she merely leaping for the brass ring out of greed or hunger for power?
Christmas Carols Which the Tudors Would Have Sung
A study of Christmas Carols that would have been sung at the time (and at the courts) of the Tudor family in England.
Elizabethan Finger-Loop Weaving
How to perform Finger-Loop Weaving, one of the decorative arts of the Elizabethan period.
Henry VIII: Lecher or Simple Family Man
Was Henry VIII the lecherous ogre which popular culture paints him?
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr, Part III
Katherine cares for Henry as his health fails, dreaming of the day when she will be free to marry Thomas Seymour -- but be careful what you wish for...
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr, Part II
Katherine marries Henry VIII, and loses no time in falling afoul of his monumental ego and temper.
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr, Part I
Henry VIII decides to end his days in the arms of the widow, Katherine Parr -- but Katherine, for all her compliance, loves another...
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Howard, Part II
Henry VIII discovers that not all that glitters is gold...
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Howard, Part I
Having rid himself of Anne of Cleves, Henry turns to the young and giddy Katherine Howard.
The Wives of Henry VIII: Anne of Cleves, Part II
Anne of Cleves becomes -- briefly -- queen of England. Will she follow her predecessors down their ignominious paths?
The Wives of Henry VIII: Anne of Cleves, Part I
After losing Jane, Henry VIII sets his sights on a foreign alliance to help counteract the international animousity toward England and its schism from the Papacy. His choice turns out to be less than felicitous...
The Wives of Henry VIII: Jane Seymour
Henry finds new love in the arms of the doomed Jane Seymour...
Catherine of Aragon, Part III
The painful end of the marriage between Catherine and Henry -- and of Catherine herself.
Catherine of Aragon, Part II
Henry VIII seeks military glory, fathers a princess, and becomes disillusioned with his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
The Wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon comes to England to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales -- but fate intervenes...
The Six Wives of Henry VIII, A New (I Hope) Perspective
Who was Henry VIII really? Why was he so often married? What was he seeking? And who were the women who became pawns -- willingly or unwillingly -- of his passion and his power?
The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part V
Henry's hopes are dashed by Anne's failure to produce a son. With the help of Thomas Cromwell, Henry plots to doom Anne so that he can marry his new love, Jane Seymour.
The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part IV
Despite the opposition of the English people, Anne Boleyn at last becomes queen. Henry is finally satisfied -- or is he?
The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part III
The court of the Papal Legates in England accomplishes nothing, and Henry takes matters into his own hands.
The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part II
Henry VIII's struggle with the Pope -- and all of Christendom -- to win release from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, so that he might wed the capricious and spellbinding Anne Boleyn.
The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part One
First of a series of articles tracking the mercurial royal career of Henry VIII's second and most controversial wife, Anne Boleyn. This portion follows Anne's career from royal mistress to Henry's initial petition for divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Included are background sketches of Henry's marriage to Catherine, and the political and religious atmosphere of the time.

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