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AN HONEST AND MODERN WIDOW
This is the last of my articles about Henry VIII's fascinating wives. Katherine Parr probably had the happiest life of all of them, but even her life had a sad end.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Henry VIII: Lecher or Simple Family Man
Was Henry VIII the lecherous ogre which popular culture paints him?
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The Final Wife - Catherine Parr
Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife would not only outlive Henry, she would greatly influence his children.
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'Bloody' Mary II
Second part of an article on the life of Mary I.
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'Bloody' Mary I
The first part of an article on the life of Mary Tudor, the 'Bloody' Mary of English history.
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'Bloody' Mary III
Part three of the article discussing the life of Mary I.
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'Bloody' Mary IV
Part four on the life of Mary I, known as 'Bloody Mary.'
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A Candle of Belief
My lifetime study of history has taught me many things, one thing I've hold on tight to in my life: there has never been a true victory over the human spirit. It wins out even over death. Elizabeth Tudor - despite her many human failings - will forever remain 'hero' in my mind because her life story is a perfect example of how the human spirit can prevail over almost impossible odds.
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A Visit To Hever Castle.
Remembering a day when Peter and I visited Hever Castle.
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An Interview with Sir Thomas Wyatt, the Elder
The first part of a tongue in cheek interview with Sir Thomas Wyatt, the elder, the main character of my first Tudor novel 'Dear heart, how like you this?'
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Being Privy to Tudor Privies
Toilets in Tudor times. I attempt here to provide an answer!
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Book Review: Isabel la Catolica, Queen of Castile: critical essays.
"[Isabel la Católica] is a cautionary tale about the emotion-stirring power of myth, symbol and belief." Book review.
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Book Review: The Secret Lion.
In "The Secret Lion", historical possibilities are rendered possible through a carefully choreographed story.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen III
We continue Catherine of Aragon's journey to England in part three of Catherine, Beloved Queen.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen IV
We continue the story of Catherine of Aragon.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen V
Yes- after a long respite- she's back! Part five of the serial based on the life of Catherine of Aragon.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen. VI
Part six of my serial, Catherine, Beloved Queen.
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Defending Anne Boleyn.
April, 1536. The English weather is warmer than one would expect for the end of Autumn, but at the court of Henry VIII the atmosphere is icy. Black clouds darken the destiny of Anne Boleyn. Very soon the beginning of May will see Anne's arrest...I say here a few words in her defense.
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Dynamics of Mary & Elizabeth
While the tragic story of Elizabeth I condemning the beloved Scottish Queen tugs at our heartstrings; the emotionally broken Queen of England could not have shown mercy.
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History at SuiteU
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
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Inside Hever Castle.
We return to Hever Castle, but this time discuss its interior.
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Katherine of Aragon
Henry VIII may have claimed her only as his brother’s wife at her death, but for all time England’s heart remembers her as one of its most beloved queens.
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Talking with C.W.Gortner, Tudor Fiction Author of The Secret Lion
I talk to C.W.Gortner, the author of The Secret Lion, the first in a projected series called The Spymaster Chronicles set in Tudor Times.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. I
How old was Anne Boleyn when she died? Was she twenty-nine? Or was she as old as thirty-six? I put forward the first part of my case that Anne was no more than twenty-nine at her death.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. II
Second part of an article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. III
Third part of the article about the age of Anne Boleyn.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. IV
Fourth part of the article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. V
The final part of the article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
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The Murder of Anne Boleyn I
Nineteenth of May, 1536: the day witnessing the murder of Anne Boleyn.
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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?
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Tudor Women Weak? No Way!
'Women are weak, frail, impatient, feeble and foolish…Queens are repugnant to nature', thus ranted John Knox. I briefly respond to his view, a view shared by many during this period.
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The Martyrdom of Anne Askew Pt. 1
This series of articles analyzes Anne Askew's martyrdom & her religious writings, both from a historical & a feminist perspective.
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Early Sixteenth Century Rulers
Brief overview of rulers during the first half of the 1500s, including Henry VIII, Francios I, and Charles V.
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The Tudor Dynasty
The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would
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Important Tudor Events
Developing a chronological breakdown of all major Tudor England events...
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The Tudor Period of Henry VIII - When it Began!
We'll be focusing on Tudor England in the coming weeks and Henry VIII in particular, but the first article will give you some key dates. Find out when the Tudor period began and more importantly...how it ended!
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