Written by Sylvia Barbara Soberton George Wyatt wrote the first ever biography of Anne Boleyn, entitled The Life of the Virtuous Christian and Renowned Queen Anne Boleigne. George was the grandson of poet Thomas Wyatt, who is believed to have had a romantic relationship with Anne before she caught Henry VIII’s eye. George Wyatt claimed…
Written by Dr. James Taffe Edward VI died on 6 July 1553. In his will, the boy king nominated Lady Jane Grey as his successor. A few days later, on 10 July, Jane ‘was convayed by water to the Tower of London, and there received as queene’. In the royal barge, it was observed, there…
When it comes to the Seymour family, we generally read about the Duke of Somerset, Jane the Queen consort, and Thomas Seymour. But what about the woman who gave birth to them? Genealogy Margery Wentworth was a descendant of King Edward III, and it is through her ancestry, that her daughter Jane would…
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Christine Morgan, a historian and host of A Brief History has given us her feedback on Starz’s Becoming Elizabeth since its launch on Sunday, June 12th. The anticipation was palpable, and the reviews after episode one were mixed. Was the history correct? Was it wrong? Christine is not only a historian but also has tons of experience in…
A close friend of mine who works in the jewelry industry sent me a message recently, thinking this might be something I’d be interested in. What a surprise when I realized who it belonged to! Before you take a look at this magnificent piece, here is the backstory I received: Someone brought this piece…
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by Steven Veerapen Few people’s love lives have been as closely scrutinised, commented upon, and fictionalised as Queen Elizabeth I. Entire volumes have been written about her suitors. The hapless band of luminaries who, at one point or another, sought her hand includes her great favourite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester; her greatest enemy, Philip…
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