Early Modern

Henry VII- the world’s worst father in-law? by ...

The relationship between Katherine of Aragon and her father-in-law, Henry VII was one of turbulence and oppression It is no secret to Tudor enthusiasts that the nature of the relationship...

The Queen of Green – Dressing Jane Grey for the...

Not everyone was convinced by the power of fashion In the 16th century sartorial politics was operating at its finest. The idea that an individual could enforce their power through...

The Coronation Chart of Elizabeth I by Sasha Marks

Did magic occur at the coronation of Elizabeth I of England? When Elizabeth Tudor ascended to the throne on November 17th, 1558, she asked her friend and counselor, Dr John...

Love or Treachery? The Secret Marriage of Kathe...

Love matches during the Tudor era were uncommon Love matches during the Tudor era were uncommon: most people chose spouses for dynastic reasons. Of course, exceptions prove the rule so...

Elizabethan England behind the dazzling Ottoman...

If you were to go back in time and visit one of Elizabethan England’s great houses, the first thing you would probably notice would be its vast displays of Turkish...

The Tudor’s Personal Branding – Heraldry, emble...

The Tudor Rose is probably one of the most enduring logos of all time During an era of pomp and ceremony, calling an end to the Wars of the Roses...