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Margaret Tudor Marries James IV of Scotland, August 8, 1503Margaret Tudor's marriage to James IV was supposed to ensure a lasting peace between England and Scotland. Quite a challenging job for a 13-year-old girl.
Arthur Tudor Born, 1486Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, was meant to have been the hope of England, the dawn of a new Golden Age. What was the disease that took him, far too young, from his people?- The War of the Roses & the Tudor Roots"The Red Queen" is the newest book in "The Cousins' War" series by Philippa Gregory. This book is about the life of Margaret Beaufort, matriarch of the emerging Tudor dynasty.
- Henry VIII Tudor and His Six Wives. Part 1 of 2During his reign Henry Tudor was married six times.
Henry VIII Tudor and His Six Wives. Part 2 of 2During his reign Henry Tudor was married six times.- Tudor and Stuart as Sonnet SubjectsA look at how the lives of the Tudor and Stuart blood lines have inspired Renaissance to contemporary poetry, including the sonnet.
- How to Apply to be a Tudor Volunteer at Kentwell Hall, Suffolk, EnglandKentwell Hall in Suffolk, England, is always on the look out for volunteers who would be willing to volunteer their time and energy to bring re-creations alive. Read on to learn more about how to apply to volunteer as a Tudor at Kentwell Hall
King Henry VIII Tudor: The Life and Times of the Infamous KingKing Henry began his adulthood as a strong, feisty young man growing into an obese, domineering tyrant by his death.
Minnesota Times & Tastes: The Gov. Mansion; Stories, Photos, Menus, RecipesMany celebrities and dignitaries enjoy the hospitality afforded them when they are guests at the Minnesota Governor's Mansion on historic Summit Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota. This historical book includes stories, photos, menus and recipes.
A Brief History of the Tudor DynastyThe Tudors ruled and England and were partly responsible for its later rise to greatness.
Famous Tudor Phantoms of Hampton CourtHampton Court Palace, on the banks of the Thames, is considered one of the most haunted buildings in the United Kingdom.
Vacationing in England: Merry Times in LondonIf you're considering a vacation, you may want to consider merry old England. Londontown is one of the oldest cities in the world, with beautiful monuments and parks to enjoy. An historic city for a modern vacation? Why not?
June 8th Holidays and ObservancesThe vikings raided Lindisfarne in 793. John Everett Millais, Pre-Raphaelite painter, was born in 1829. In 1959, the Post Office gave rocket mail a shot.- Swaddling of a Baby-Pros & Cons to the PracticeThere is a growing movement of new parents in the West whom are swaddling their babies (wrapping them in soft cotton). Yet, it seems to be seen as highly controversial. Explore the history of swaddling and current practices.
- 'The Tudors' Season 4 Episode 5'The Tudors' Season 4 Episode 5 might well be called The Fall of Katherine Howard. The story of how Queen Katherine finally arrived at the block is a curious morality tale as well as a lesson in how government can work when there are no limits.
- 'The Tudors' Season 4 Episode 3In 'The Tudors' Season 4 Episode 3, Her Majesty Queen Katherine is behaving as if she doesn't want to live much longer. How else to explain her reckless trysts with Thomas Culpepper right under the nose of King Henry VIII?
English RenaissanceThe word Renaissance is a French word meaning "rebirth" or "revival" and during this time the English saw a general awakening of learning and creativity as well as an overall rebirth of people thought's.
The Pot is BoilingPatented 311 years ago today, the steam engine has a mixed legacy.- Norfolk Connections!Norfolk, one of the sleepiest, most laid back counties in England isn't particularly well known throughout the world, but we have had our moments!
- William Shakespeare & the 16th CenturyDescription of William Shakespeare and the life around this famous playwright.
- The Wedding DayIt's the most important day in the life of a couple
LavenderLavender always was and still is a very popular plant. Here is a history of lore and medicinal uses through time.
Medieval Harvest QueenFeted from medieval to modern times, the Harvest Home or Harvest Festival was celebrated by singing, decorating villages with boughs and allocating a Harvest Queen.
21 States Join the Federal Government and Raise Tobacco TaxesTough economic times cause more states to increase tobacco tax.- Legend of Bloody Mary, Mary Worth and the Bell WitchIt appears that the Bloody Mary Legend is your campfire scary story or your classic Halloween story. Bloody Mary is a ghost, witch or evil entity that can be summoned by calling her name anywhere from three to one hundred times.
- The English Reformation Under the TudorsA brief look at the reformation in England under the Tudor monarchy.
- Haunted Places in Newbury, OhioA haunting is a common occurance at the grand structure known as Punderson Manor House. The large tudor style building is now home to a sprawling hotel and restaurant, but is still home to some other, non traditional guests.
- All About Stratford-Upon-Avon: Birthplace of William ShakespeareSituated in the heart of the English midlands is a pretty little town called Stratford-Upon-Avon. Stratford is a market town that dates back to Medieval times, but more importantly, it is the birthplace of one William Shakespeare, Elizabethan playwright.
- Sea Raven - Patricia McAllisterAn interesting, well woven tale set in the Tudor period.
- More Historical Epics I'd like to See on the Big ScreenIn our previous essay on historical epics that would be great on the big screen, we concentrated on ancient times. But the Middle Ages contain a wealth of stories that would look cool as motion pictures.
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