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Did Elizabeth of York Love Henry Tudor? (Guest Article)

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Did Elizabeth of York Love Henry Tudor? Guest Article By: Samantha Wilcoxson Historians and enthusiasts of the Tudor era have debated the thoughts and emotions of Elizabeth of York through the tumultuous events that placed her on the throne as the mother of the Tudor dynasty. This young woman had clearly learned her lessons as a princess well, keeping her thoughts private and her public face serene. She has left us few clues as to her inner thoughts when her father died, [More]

Mary, Queen of Scots (Guest Article)

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Mary, Queen of Scots   by Susan Abernethy The Freelance History Writer Many know the story of Mary, Queen of Scots. While telling the story of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland I was struck by the similarities between her and her granddaughter, Mary. They both had three husbands and had a child named James who became King of Scotland when they were just babies. Both women allowed their private lives to influence their public life contributing to a loss of politica [More]

The Last Days of Mary, Queen of Scots

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I believe a lot of us are fascinated by Mary, Queen of Scots because her life, and death, seemed so tragic. Those of you in the UK have most likely already seen this....but, you should really watch it again. ;) Mary's choice in men was horrendous, with the exception of Francis ll. I guess you could say his early demise set off a chain reaction that would ultimately cost her her head. It's all so sad...it's like watching a train wreck. You want it to turn out ok. You want [More]