Monthly Archives: July 2008

New ideas about why the Mary Rose sank

Posted on July 31, 2008 by

From The Telegraph: Forensic examination of the crew’s skulls, which were found next the 16th century wreck in The Solent, has revealed that Henry VIII’s flagship was mainly crewed by foreign sailors, thought to be either mercenaries or Spanish prisoners … Continue reading →

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Knitted Anne Boleyn with detachable head

Posted on July 29, 2008 by

Found via Permanent Record Check out this knitted Anne Boleyn with a detachable head. She’s planning on doing more and releasing the basic pattern. It’s probably a good thing I don’t knit since I’m already working on the Six Wives … Continue reading →

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Francis Drake featured at the ODNB

Posted on July 28, 2008 by

It’s too late if you missed Henry Fitzroy, but now you can read Francis Drake’s biography for free this week! [Edited to update link per comment below]

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Doing some site updates

Posted on July 25, 2008 by

I’ve finally started posting the new versions of photos of the places I’ve visited in the Architecture section. So far I’ve updated Hever, Sudeley and Kenilworth Castles. I added a couple of photos that I left off the first time … Continue reading →

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Henry Fitzroy featured at the ONDB

Posted on July 22, 2008 by

On the occasion of the anniversary of his heath, Henry Fitzroy is featured at the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Lives of the week. Catch it while it’s free this week!

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Jabba VIII

Posted on July 20, 2008 by

Or should that be Henry the Hut? Worth1000.com had a Star Wars art photoshop contest and the entry above caught my eye.

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How long will "The Tudors" go?

Posted on July 18, 2008 by

It looks like Showtime’s execs are planning to take it through to wives 5 and 6 in a fourth season, but it doesn’t sound like there are plans to go to the other monarchs. Too bad… they could have some … Continue reading →

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Emmy nominations announced

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

“The Tudors” picked up two nominations this time, for Best Casting and Best Costumes for a series. I’m kind of surprised that they didn’t get a few more since I thought the second season (in particular the finale) was stronger … Continue reading →

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Updating WordPress today

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

Hello all! Yes, I know there is some news that needs to be posted, but I’m going to do my WordPress upgrade today (probably before noon US Central time) so things might either be unavailable or look a little wonky … Continue reading →

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Book news – The Sisters Who Would Be Queen

Posted on July 14, 2008 by

I received an email from the author about this upcoming book – The Sisters Who Would Be Queen: The Tragedy of Katherine, Mary and Lady Jane Grey by Leanda de Lisle. Looks interesting! It will be out in September in … Continue reading →

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We're on the road to … Bosworth!

Posted on July 14, 2008 by

Well, I’m not, but I wish I was since I’m really tired of the hot and dry summer here in Texas. From the BBC: Seven horse riders in period costume are aiming to retrace the route taken by Henry Tudor … Continue reading →

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Stolen "First Folio" found, suspect arrested

Posted on July 11, 2008 by

There have been a lot of news stories about this floating around, so I randomly chose the one from The Guardian to link to and quote here. A tale of greed, woe and comic folly – not unlike those contained … Continue reading →

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Executed Today – Sir Thomas More

Posted on July 6, 2008 by

I meant to post this earlier today but things just got away from me. Go to Executed Today for More (yes, horrible pun intended).

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Book news

Posted on July 4, 2008 by

With all the books coming out (seemingly daily) about the Tudors, I don’t go out of my way to find them. But, if I come across a good review, or someone mentions a new book on my email list or … Continue reading →

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"Elizabeth" costumes on display at Hatfield House

Posted on July 2, 2008 by

From The Welwyn & Hatfield Times: Universal Studios in California has loaned some of the outfits used in Elizabeth: The Golden Age for a new exhibition. Parts of the movie, which stars Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Clive Owen, were … Continue reading →

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More on the cannon from the Alderney shipwreck

Posted on July 1, 2008 by

From The Times Online The barrel of the cannon had been plugged with a tampion of wood and sealed with candle wax by sailors more than 400 years ago. The stale air of another age whistled out with a hiss … Continue reading →

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