Articles related to "Queen Elizabeth 1"

Queen Elizabeth, and other members of the royal family would often leave the formality of Buckingham Palace for the relaxed atmosphere of the Royal Yacht Britannia.

The ruler who brought England into its Golden Age, Queen Elizabeth I returned her country to the Protestant religion and set out to globally expand the nation's borders.

Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Bram Stoker's Dracula story at Queen Elizabeth and Royal Theatres.

A Record-Breaking Chimp turns 74 and Queen Elizabeth is 80

In 1599, Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, left their opposing armies and meet alone in river to discuss the fate of Ireland.

The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.

The Tudor Queen Elizabeth I was courted by her favorite, Robert Dudley, at Kenilworth Castle. To charm the queen, he created an elaborate garden for her private pleasure.

The nursery rhyme Pussycat, Pussycat is a fun little nursery rhyme devoid of any meaning besides the literal. Yet there is timeless appeal in the little vignette painted

The "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup qualifying format served Raven's Pass well in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.  The Elusive Quality colt won over Henrythenavigator.

The popularity of biopics and the fascination with royalty has led to the production of many movies and miniseries about the regal figures of England.

Gower's depiction of the Virgin Queen shows her in all her glory - using symbols to define her power - as England begins to rise in strength as an international force.

The first of three Catholic plots involving the invasion of England and the overthrow and assassination of its Protestant queen, Elizabeth I was laid on March 24, 1571.

A list of the first 40 family members in line to the throne.

Long before Helen Mirren won acclaim as the current monarch, Bette Davis did same as Her Majesty's namesake, in 1939's "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex"

Focusing on the events following the untimely death of Princess Diana, "The Queen" focuses on Queen Elizabeth's struggles to do the right thing.

From the Great Western in 1838 to the 1960's steamships crossed the Atlantic with regularity.

Vancouver has a fantastic selection of parks and gardens that are great for strolling and admiring stunning landscapes.

Clarence House, the London home of Prince Charles and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, as well as Prince William and Prince Harry, is open for private visits in summer

U.K. news outlet apologizes to Royals after major gaffe regarding portrait sitting but BBC's continued relevancy may be somewhat dependent on relationship with monarch

Mary Queen of Scots spent six months imprisoned in luxury at Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire. She was to spend nearly two decades as a prisoner of Queen Elizabeth I.

Selecting the right rose plant can be a daunting task. Take a look at the modern rose classifications to find a class of roses suited for your garden area.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 60 years of marriage on 20 November 2007 and during the summer Buckingham Palace has a special show to celebrate

Spring in Vancouver starts with a lovely display of cherry blossoms and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival reveals the best locations to view cherry blossom trees.

2009 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Located in Holly, Michigan, there is fun for the whole family as they travel to the 16th century.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is the current Queen of 16 independent states including the United Kingdom, as well as the supreme Governor of the Church of England .

Westminster Abbey is a must-see for most London tourists. Information on access for wheelchairs, hearing loops, Braille, and comments on taking children there.

Published in 2006, After the Victorians is a sublime follow up to A N Wilson's critically acclaimed portrait of the Victorian age.

The Hayward Gallery, part of London's Southbank Centre, have listed two exciting public events to expand upon the exhibition "Andy Warhol: Other Voices, Other Rooms".

Gilbert starts a colony at New Foundland. Drake returns the Roanoke settlers to England. The second Roanoke group disappears.

A monastery built in 1278 by Dominican monks was closed in 1538 by Henry VIII, used as site of two theatres, and permanently closed in 1642 by Puritans.

Bristol Ren-Faire offers nine weekends of entertainment midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Queen Elizabeth and Her Majesty's Royale Court visit medieval marketplace.

In addition to being the two most important artists in music history, Elvis Presley and the Beatles are also the most popular subjects on postage stamps.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and once home to Mary Queen of Scots, is still the official Scottish residence of Britain's monarch

Rich in historical detail and beautifully written, Elizabeth the Queen is Alison Weir's stunning biography of Elizabeth I.

Silent film epics, often with historical and/or religious settings, can be traced back to Europe. The leading producer of these was Italy until World War I came along.

The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.

At a time when all she knew was being obliterated in the path of a huge English push for power in her land, O'Malley knew only one response - face like with like.

Hatfield House was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I and home to the Cecil family.

Enjoy hiking, photography, art courses and other vacations at Queen Elizabeth's Scottish country home, Balmoral Castle, with meals and accommodation in the Castle

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is renowned for his controversial statements, but the husband of Queen Elizabeth II has worked tirelessly over the years on the Nation's behalf.

This article covers the career of Hughie Edwards in war and peace. One of Bomber Command's legendary figures. Read of his remarkable operational missions.

Kenya's Outspan Treetop Adventure in Aberdare National Park is a world class resort for viewing animals in their natural habitat as they come to drink at the water hole

Visitors to London needn't worry about the city's high cost. The biggest and best known museums are free and easily accessible on foot or by the Tube.

One of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's favorite dishes, Eggs Drumkilbo, is now on the menu at the Goring, London's No 1 hotel according to Travel & Leisure magazine

Maria Stuarda (Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots) an opera seria by Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Stuarda plot summary, Maria Stuarda characters, and Maria Stuarda history info.

The Michigan Renaissance Festival takes place weekends from August 16- September 28. Take a delightful trip back to the medieval era, a time of queens & jousting knights.

The New York Renaissance Faire brings a 16th Century European marketplace and entertainment to Hudson Valley weekends from August 2 - September 21, 2008.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire recreates a medieval marketplace at Casa de Fruta in Hollister on weekends from September 6 to October 12, 2008.

November 20 is the anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the birth of Joe Biden.

The Ohio Renaissance Festival opens Labor Day Weekend for seven weekends of medieval fantasy set in the historic era of the 16th century complete with Queen Elizabeth I.