Monthly Archives: August 2006
Hans Holbein article from The Telegraph
There is a nice extended article on Hans Holbein from this past weekend’s Telegraph: The artist who brought down a chancellor The hand of Holbein: how the royals got a brand makeover Martin Gayford explains how a single, misguidedly flattering … Continue reading
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Elizabeth I takes 4 Primetime Emmys
In addition to the five creative arts Emmys the program won, the program took four primetime Emmys, bringing the program’s total to nine. Here is the run-down of the awards for Elizabeth I: Outstanding miniseries – Elizabeth IOutstanding lead actress … Continue reading
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Elizabeth I Now on DVD
Unfortunately it only seems to be out in the US and Canada so far, but hopefully the UK will be following shortly! The Creative Arts Emmys were announced last week and Elizabeth I took 5. A complete list is available … Continue reading
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Bruce Castle Park Structure May be Tudor Water Tower
From The Guardian: Archaeologists puzzling over a 500-year-old architectural enigma in a drought-bleached suburban park believe they have finally solved the mystery of its identity – and that the key lies with the Tudors’ struggles to cope with water shortages … Continue reading
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Production Diaries from The Golden Age
I just now came across a website with the production diaries from Justin Pollard, an historical researcher on the set of the sequel to Elizabeth. Check them out at Working Title Films
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Needlework Exhibits in England
From Europe Travel News The Royal School of Needlework provides another reason to visit Hampton Court Palace from August 26 to September 10 this year, where some outstanding work from the School’s textile collections and archives, as well as recent … Continue reading
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"Time Team" to Dig Up Royal Lawns
The crew from Time Time has gotten permission to dig at Holyrood House, WIndsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. Several news sources had articles on the digs, which were taking place this weekend. From The Sunday Times – History digs into … Continue reading
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Mary Queen of Scots news articles
There were several articles relating to Mary Queen of Scots over the time I was on vacation. I’m going to try to get them all into one post here. First off: Mary Queen of Scots’ Death Mask on Display From … Continue reading
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New Novel about Katherine Parr
Carolly Erickson, who has written several Tudor non-fiction books, has written a novel about Katherine Parr called The Last Wife of Henry VIII. It is available for pre-order in the US (left) and the UK (right) and will be published … Continue reading
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New Book on Katherine Swynford
I’m sure some significant fraction of Tudor History fans have read about Katherine Swynford, mistress and third wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. She was the mother of the Beaufort children, whose decendents include Margaret Beaufort, mother of … Continue reading
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Think you are related to Henry VIII?
I got this message through the Pen Pal page, but I think the blog is a better place for it: Dear Tudor fans, If you know anyone, from any walk of life, who claims to be a descendant of Henry … Continue reading
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Back from vacation, updates coming soon
Hello all! I just wanted to let everyone know that I’m back and I’m still catching up on email and news articles. I should have some news up tomorrow or the day after. And for those of you expecting email … Continue reading
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