Monthly Archives: February 2008

Royal Mail "Houses of Lancaster and York" Stamp Set

Posted on February 29, 2008 by

Yet another neat collectible that I’m going to have to get… although my Elizabeth I coin is still back-ordered from the Royal Mint (pout). From the Royal Mail website: This issue has one of the earliest known images of King … Continue reading →

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"The Other Boleyn Girl" open thread

Posted on February 28, 2008 by

Since some folks have been catching advanced screenings and reviews are coming out in the news, I figured it was time to start an open thread. I may get a chance to catch it on Saturday, so I’ll post any … Continue reading →

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Snickers "Feast" commercials

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

I’m not sure how wide-spread these are, but Snickers candy bars have had a series of commercials, featuring our famously feasting Tudor king, Henry VIII. You can see a lot of them on the Snickersfeast You Tube channel. Embedded below … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth The Golden Age picks up one Oscar

Posted on February 25, 2008 by

Just in a follow-up to the Academy Awards nominations I mentioned about a month ago, Elizabeth The Golden Age picked up the Oscar for Best Costumes last night. Congrats! You can see the full list of winners on the official … Continue reading →

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Reporter looking for Tudor fans in the New York City area

Posted on February 23, 2008 by

If you’re in the NYC area and are willing to talk about why you’re a fan of the Tudor era, then there is a reporter who would like to talk to you! If you’re interested, drop me a line at … Continue reading →

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Some upcoming books

Posted on February 22, 2008 by

The first up is the next fictional work from Alison Weir, this time about Elizabeth I in the years before she became Queen. Personally, I find that to be the most intriguing part of Elizabeth’s life, so I’m looking forward … Continue reading →

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Blanche Parry book open thread

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

Foose, a regular commenter over on the Q&A blog, has requested an open thread to discuss the new book on Blanche Parry and I am more than happy to oblige. Here is a link to a website for the book. … Continue reading →

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Mary Queen of Scots' death warrant purchased

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

From Reuters: The Church of England has bought the only surviving copy of the warrant which Queen Elizabeth I reluctantly signed in 1587, authorising the execution of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. The warrant, one of the most dramatic … Continue reading →

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Tudor fashion trends

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

I’ve seen a few articles come through my Google alerts about a Tudor influence on the catwalks at recent fashion shows, but these two take the cake: The first is from Sonja Marie: Henry VIII hotpants star at Betty Jackson … Continue reading →

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BBC "The Other Boleyn Girl" out on DVD in US soon

Posted on February 18, 2008 by

A week after the big screen version debuts here in the States, the made-for-television version from 2003 will be released on DVD here. Below is the US Amazon link and a link to Amazon.co.uk for the UK version, which has … Continue reading →

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