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Love in the Past Lane: Writing Historical Romance (Guest Post)

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Love in the Past Lane: Writing Historical Romance by Natalie Murray, author of Emmie and the Tudor King The contentious advice to ‘write what you know’ is particularly unhelpful for historical romance authors. I write books set mostly in sixteenth-century England and, the last time I checked, I wasn’t 450 years old (although sometimes I feel it… *creak*). So I admittedly have little experience with chamber pots, jousting, and high treason, but I do know romance, [More]

The Truth and Myths of Thomas Cromwell (Guest Post)

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The Truth and Myths of Thomas Cromwell Guest Post by Caroline Angus Baker Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, Lord Privy Seal of England, has enjoyed a revival as a popular Tudor character in recent years after being reshaped into a hero. But was Thomas Cromwell ever a villain? After his execution in 1540, all mention of Cromwell falls away, only to be plucked from the archives in the 1950s and made in the villain who brought about all the Protestant changes made by [More]

Charles Brandon’s Marriage to Katherine Willoughby (Guest Post)

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Guest Post by Tony Riches – Charles Brandon’s Marriage to Katherine Willoughby Charles Brandon, Tudor knight and best friend of King Henry VIII, is best known for secretly marrying Mary Tudor, the king’s sister – without Henry’s permission! Less well known is his last marriage, to Lady Katherine Willoughby. I’ve just completed two years of work researching and writing my latest book, Katherine – Tudor Duchess, which concludes the story of Charles Brandon, and [More]

Book Review: “Anna, Duchess of Cleves” by Heather R. Darsie

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As of the last few years, Anne of Cleves is arguably the most popular of Henry VIII's wives. I know, I know...Anne Boleyn fans hate me for writing that. Even though Anne Boleyn will most likely forever be the most tragic and loved wife of Henry VIII, Anne of Cleves is giving her a run for her money in the 21st century. Anne of Cleves was the fourth bride of Henry VIII, and his second foreign bride after Katherine of Aragon. Anne was the wife who followed Jane Seymour. But [More]

Anna of Cleves and Catherine Parr (Guest Post)

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Guest post by Heather R. Darsie Anna of Cleves' marriage to Henry VIII ended in July 1540, scarcely six months after their official wedding took place. Swiftly after that, Henry married the very young Katheryn Howard. During Katheryn's fall from grace, there was strong speculation that Henry would take back Anna. Dignitaries from Cleves actively tried to convince Henry to remarry Anna in early 1542. Henry refused, and Parliament would not support the idea. Even still in [More]

Book Review: “Henry VIII – and the Men Who Made Him” by Tracy Borman

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I purchased this book with a bit of hesitation because my library is full of book on the most infamous Tudor king. I wondered if Borman would be able to open my mind to any new information, or if I would be disappointed in the regurgitated information that I have read over the years. Here is a bit about the book in case you are not familiar: Henry VIII is best known in history for his tempestuous marriages and the fates of his six wives. However, as acclaimed historian [More]

Tudors Dynasty Podcast: Interview with Historian Dan Jones

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*Note: This episode may include curse words or statements that may offend you, but let's be honest, that's what makes this one the most fun! This episode is my final episode before I take a brief break from recording - don't worry, I'll be back in September. When I made the announcement that I would be switching to seasons in order to be able to spend more time with my family I figured I needed my final episode to be a big one - one to hold you over for two months. I am [More]

Video: Tudors 101 – Talking Books and More!

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Earlier today I did my second LIVE YouTube video which I've been calling Tudors 101 - today I discussed a wide variety of things including a few book suggestions and I also answered questions. Some wonderful subscribers came on and asked me questions in the live chat during my video and I attempted to answer them, to the best of my ability. I would love to do more of these in the future because they are so fun to interact with you all! If you are interested in learning [More]

Queen Kateryn Parr’s Presence Chamber at Sudeley – Location Discovered

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  This blog was originally posted 30 November 2018 on The Thomas Seymour Society Blog: My effort to uncover the true Thomas Seymour has led me to Sudeley Castle once again. While reading The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor, by Elizabeth Norton, I discovered that the Queen's Presence Chamber had windows that ran floor to ceiling and made you feel like you were outside in the Queen's Garden when you stood in the bay window. That got me thinking - could I locate [More]

Biblical Perspective on the King’s Great Matter (Guest Post)

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Guest post by Serena Joy Mitra * This article is written from a Protestant perspective and the authors views do not necessarily reflect those of Tudors Dynasty. All Scripture is taken from the 1611 KJV. 'And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless.' ( Leviticus 20;21 ) The above mentioned verse was the foundation of Henry VIII's claim that his marriage to Katherine of Aragon [More]

Can We Give Mary Tudor a Break? (Guest Post)

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Guest post by Juliana Cummings She is known as one of the most evil women in history and is responsible for burning more protestants at stake than any other English Monarch.  There are alcoholic drinks and children’s sleepover games named after her, but in all fairness was Mary Tudor, the first Queen regnant, evil? Born on February 18, 1516, Princess Mary would be the only surviving child of Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. By the time Mary was bor [More]

What was the Frauenzimmer? (Guest Post)

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By Heather R. Darsie ?In the 15th century, the word “vrouwenzimmer” slowly entered the German lexicon, becoming a fully-fledged concept by the late 15th to early 16th century. Literally meaning “woman’s room,” the word applied to the secondary court which developed around the women of a noble household. The word “Frau,” now simply meaning a woman or a married woman (for example, Mrs. Jones would be Frau Jones), the word “Frau” used to apply explicitly to a married [More]