Monthly Archives: September 2009
Picture of the Week #39
Wax figure of Henry VIII at Madame Tussauds London. Photo May 1998.
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Update on archaeological investigation of Bosworth Field
I’ve posted about this ongoing investigation a few times in the past and I’m not too surprised that it is now looking like the traditional site for the battle is incorrect. Some of the early results were pointing in that … Continue reading
Event at the Institute of Historical Research
To mark the publication of the Institute of Historical Research’s special Henry VII issue (that I posted about a few weeks ago) they are hosting an celebration on October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Here’s a PDF with information on the … Continue reading
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The Tudors Travel Club
The Tudors Fan Club is forming a Tudors Travel Club and is planning a trip around England with private tours at Tudor-related properties. Head on over to the Travel Club website to sign up for more information.
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Queen Elizabittykitty
I promise some real blog posts this weekend, but I couldn’t pass this by: see more Lolcats and funny pictures
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Picture of the Week #38
Chirk Castle in northern Wales, on the border with England. Photo May 2000. Chirk was built in the late 13th century as part of Edward I’s conquest of Wales and has been nearly continuously occupied since then. The castle passed … Continue reading
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"The Tudors" Season 3 DVDs
Season 3 of “The Tudors” is due out on December 7th in the UK and a week later on the 15th in the US. As always, Amazon affiliate store pre-order links below!
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US Publication of "Wolf Hall"
I posted about Hilary Mantel’s novel on Thomas Cromwell Wolf Hall back in May and today I got an email from the US publisher with the US release date of October 13. Some of you have probably also seen that … Continue reading
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John Dee Quatercentenary Conference
This would be a fun conference to attend – From The Guardian: Scholars seek to rescue image of John Dee, last royal wizard He was accused of sorcery, but many claim John Dee was one of the most original thinkers … Continue reading
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More on Mary Queen of Scots' last letter
Just a follow-up to the post I made earlier this month – The National Library of Scotland now has a section about the letter on their website, including an English translation, french Transcription, images of all pages of the letter … Continue reading
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Picture of the Week #37
The Round Tower at Windsor Castle. Photo May 1998.
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Catch-up post
Yeah, it’s time for another catch-up post since I’ve been busy and I wasn’t feeling well for a few days, which is always a bad combination for productivity! * Leanda deLisle has an article in the September issue The New … Continue reading
Other Worlds: Rare Astronomical Works exhibition
I hope you all will allow me the small indulgence of bragging on an exhibition near and dear to my heart! The Harry Ransom Center on the University of Texas campus (my alma mater and current employer) has put on … Continue reading
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Upcoming Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre Tudor event
Looks like there will be some fun family events and some neat documents on display. From The Wiltshire Times: The age of the Tudors will be brought to life at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham at an … Continue reading
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Archaeologist plans search for remains of Cabot's New World expedition
From The Times Colonist: Newfoundland and Labrador’s top archeologist has revealed plans to search for the remains of a 510-year-old church on the western shore of Conception Bay — a project aimed at adding to a string of recent discoveries … Continue reading
Mary Queen of Scots' last letter to go on display
From the Times Online: A letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots, to her brother-in-law Henri III of France six hours before her execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587 is to go on display in Edinburgh for seven days. The … Continue reading
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The Anne Boleyn Experience Tour
This looks like so much fun! I wish I could attend, but it’s just not in the cards this time. Here’s the press release for the tour and a link for more information: The only way to really walk in … Continue reading
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The Throckmortons of Coughton Court
Yet another big anniversary this year… From The Telegraph: Six centuries in the same house Sacred mysteries: The Throckmortons arrived at Coughton Court in 1409. Christopher Howse went to see the traces the generations have left Side by side on … Continue reading
Henry VII issue of "Historical Research"
I was going to write up a post about this, but the Medieval News blog did one already, so I’m just going to link to their post: Historical Research devotes special issue to Henry VII
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