1588 marked a significant victory for England as the Spanish Armada was defeated by Queen Elizabeth I's navy, securing our naval supremacy! ⚓ #SpanishArmada #ElizabethanEra
Did you know that the Elizabethan era is consider the golden age of the Lute's repertoire? Our story takes place during that time and this painting illustrates a perfect combination of theatre and music set in the late 16th century 🎼 Help us to fund our Lute player and Lazar's story ! Or share your own favourite painting with a Lute 😉 Link's in our Bio #16thcentury #musichistory #paintings #elizabethanera #flemishschool
“Meet Me Under the Moon” by yours truly This was a silly ahh English project to end off the school year! I’m pretty proud of it because the perspective is drawn well here 😅 Inspired by Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (and the movie of it from 2013 directed by Carlei), I had the option of redrawing Act 2 to my imagination! . . . There’s tags? #romeoandjuliet #romeoandjuliet2013 #romeoandjulietart #romeoandjulietartwork #romeoandjulietarts #romeoandjulietact #romeoandjulietact2 #act #act2 #balconyscene #balcony #garden #mansion #elizabethan #elizabethanera #elizabetheninspired #rockwall #night #nighttime #fireflies #fullmoon #moon #moonlight #secret #secretplace #romeo #juliet #digital #digitalart #ibispaintx
We are please to announce that Hardwick's Gideon Tapestry conservation project has been recognised as Highly Commended during the 22nd annual Museum + Heritage Awards. This recognition showcases the dedication and commitment Hardwick Hall, the National Trust Textile Conservation Studio and De Wit have shown to the project over the last 24 years. You can now visit the uncovered Gideon Tapestries at Hardwick as Bess would have viewed them in the 16th Century. We encourage you to take in the the full beauty of the tapestries, accompanied by an immersive soundscape mimicking the detailed imagery in front of you. 📸: ©National Trust Images/James Dobson #hardwickhall #historichouses #statelyhomes #conservation #textileconservation #restoration #textiles #tapestries #elizabethanera #derbyshire #sheffield #nottingham #chesterfield #bolsover
For Weird-History Wednesday…another tale of historic canine loyalty. After living nearly two decades as a prisoner, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed by beheading on February 8, 1587. This death sentence came after she was proven guilty of plotting to usurp the throne of her cousin and captor, Queen Elizabeth I. Mary was forty-four years old at the time, so one might say she had lived almost half her life in captivity. But during that time, Elizabeth made sure that Mary still lived like a queen. Mary had a staff of more than a dozen servants, velvet gowns to wear, silver dishes to eat from, and a variety of castles and country estates to serve as her prisons. These places often had large and beautiful gardens where Mary could take occasional walks, accompanied by her beloved dogs. One of her dogs, in particular, was so loyal to Mary that he stayed with her until the bitter end. This tiny dog was likely either a Maltese or a Skye Terrier, and he had hidden himself under Mary’s voluminous skirts on the day of her execution. No one knew of his presence until soon after the beheading, when the executioner noticed the queen’s skirts moving. He looked and found the dog sitting and trembling in a pool of his mistress’s blood. The executioner tried to pick the dog up, but the dog evaded his grasp and ran out onto the blood-covered floor. He placed himself between Mary’s shoulders and her severed head. Then he began to howl mournfully—he really seemed to know his mistress was dead! Mary’s servants took away the poor little pup and washed the blood off him. Later, they tried to feed him. But he refused to eat, and he died not long after…apparently of sorrow! #dogsinhistory #maryqueenofscots #loyaltyofdogs #loveofadog #maltesedog #skyeterrier #16thcentury #elizabethanera #weirdhistory #weirdhistorywednesday
BOOK REVIEW! ✨📖✨📖✨📖✨📖✨📖✨📖✨📖✨ WOW! This book is PHENOMENAL! Every time I picked up “Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I”, I was whisked back in time to the Elizabethan Era, and went on such an emotional journey with this story. This is the third book in Sandra Byrd’s “Tudor Ladies in Waiting” series, but, I definitely think it can be read as a stand-alone novel too! Ms. Byrd’s writing is visceral, vivid, detailed, descriptive, and her storytelling and world-building are spectacular. I felt pulled into the story from the first page to the last, and found myself flipping through the chapters page after page to see what was going to happen next. Ms. Byrd’s research is incredibly thorough, and she seamlessly weaves history and historical fiction, and I simply could not put this book down! This story is told from the perspective of Elin von Snakenborg (later Helena, The Marchioness of Northampton) ,a lady-in-waiting to Princess Celia of Sweden. She, along with Princess Celia and others, travels to England, and Elin soon falls in love with William Parr, the Marchioness of Northampton. Helena decides to remain in England, and becomes a lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth I. Following this decision, the novel continues to delve into Helena’s personal happiness, struggles, and heartbreak, as well as those of others, and politically as well. I do not want to say too much due to spoilers, and I do not want to say where the novel ends, but, I will say, this book truly has so much in it: history, family, friendship, court politics, heartbreak, love, romance, twists and turns, love, and so, so much more! Many historical figures are featured throughout: Elizabeth I, Lord Robert Dudley, Mary, Queen of Scots, and many, many more. Before picking up this book, I was not very familiar with Helena, but learned so much about her. I absolutely plan to do more research on her on my own time as well! If you enjoy Historical Fiction novels, I highly recommend this book! Thank you so much to the author, Sandra Byrd, for the gifted copy of this book! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
My abstract take on Twelfth Night. The assignment was simply… conceptual. costume #costumedesign #colthingdesign #fashion #design #desiner #dress #handmade #clothes #handmadeclothing #art #sculpture #twelfthnight #abstractart #elizabethan #elizabethanera
“Step into the vibrant tapestry of the Elizabethan and Jacobean era – where Shakespeare’s words echo through the ages and the stage is set for timeless drama. 🎭✨ Join us as we journey back in time to explore the rich cultural landscape of this transformative period in history. 🏰📜 From the dazzling brilliance of Queen Elizabeth’s court to the intrigue of the Gunpowder Plot, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of a bygone era. 🌟📖 Discover the secrets of the Elizabethan and Jacobean age with the world’s #1 platform for literature training. Downloaded our app from your playstore and scroll through the various courses we have for you to fully prep for UGC NET 2024. App link in story and bio l🔗 #ElizabethanEra #JacobeanEra #LiteratureTraining #TimelessDrama #InstaEducation”
Fils about the world of theatre and dance #16 Romp through Elizabethan theatre with boys playing girls and Gwennyth Paltrow in disguise wanting to act. #shakespeareinlove #ElizabethanEra #shakespeare #comedyromance #actorslife
#Book #playwright [Elizabethan era] Written in 15-16C #romeoandjulliet #kinglear #othello #themerchatofvenice #amidsummernightsdream #richard3 #macbeth #hamlet His works, which left a great legacy across all theatrical genres including tragedy and comedy, were particularly admired not only for their depiction of worldly affairs as a poet of nature but also for their perspective and rhythm, which allowed them to be continuously loved even to this day. 희비극을 비롯한 모든 연극 장르에 걸쳐 위대한 족적을 남긴 그의 작품들은 특히 자연의 시인으로서 세속적 세태를 비추어 묘사한 그의 관점과 운율에 힘입어 당대까지도 지속적으로 사랑받을 수 있지 않았나 싶다. #bookcritic #elizabethanera #엘리자베스시대 #셰익스피어
As master of Charlecote Park, Sir Thomas Lucy I (~1532-1600) was amongst the most influential custodians of the place. We owe Sir Thomas Lucy a large part of the current Charlecote House, one of the first great manors of the Elizabethan era. He demolished the old medieval house and rebuilt it from 1551 to 1558 thanks to the wealth of his wife, Joyce Acton, whom he married when he was fourteen and she was just twelve. In 1565, Sir Thomas Lucy was knighted in his own house by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the favourite of Queen Elizabeth. The Queen herself came to visit Charlecote in 1572 on her way to Dudley's Kenilworth Castle. An English politician, Sir Thomas Lucy presided in the House of Commons and was a magistrate in Warwickshire. He is known for his surprising connection to the Bard – as the legend goes, Sir Thomas Lucy prosecuted a young William Shakespeare for poaching on this lands. Proud of his ancient lineage, Sir Thomas Lucy had heraldic stained glass installed in the Great Hall; the designs retraced the Lucy lineage back to medieval times. Not every family member lived up to his standards, however – his granddaughter married a servant and caused a scandal! ◼ This 18th-century plaster bust was copied from Sir Thomas Lucy's tomb effigy in St Leonard’s Church, Charlecote. ◼ This post is part of a new series of posts about those who (knowingly or unknowingly) left their mark on Charlecote's history, as historical figures or custodians of this place... and who now have their busts in the Great Hall! Follow this page if you want to learn more about Sir Thomas Lucy II, Queen Elizabeth I, George Hammond Lucy, and other personages. #SirThomasLucy #ElizabethanEra #CharlecotePark #CharlecoteHistory
The Stage of Secrets Beneath the limelight of the Globe Theatre, a spectacle of Elizabethan drama unfolds, yet the true marvel lies hidden within the craftsmanship of the stage itself. In "The Stage of Secrets," the Yellow Magician, known in the mortal guise of Francis Bacon, employs the theater as a living canvas, where the play is but the surface of deeper machinations. Here, the wooden planks and draped curtains cleverly conceal advanced technological apparatus, blending the wonders of the future with the artistry of the past. As actors clad in the rich fabrics of the 16th century recite lines of timeless Shakespearean verse, the stage beneath their feet whispers secrets of a different kind: gears turn silently, and hidden levers activate mechanisms unseen, all devised by the Magician to manipulate both scene and perception. These innovations, veiled as simple props, are testaments to the convergence of Bacon's scientific genius and his dramatic alter ego's flair for the theatrical. This panel captures a moment of quiet revelation, as one keen-eyed spectator—a fellow traveler of hidden truths—glimpses the subtle anomalies amid the historical pageantry. The atmosphere is charged with an air of mystery, suggesting that each performance is a dual act: one for the audience and another for those initiated into the secrets of the Yellow Magician. Artist: Matthew D. Smith Date: 2024 Location: Globe Theatre, London Medium: Digital Art, Giclée Print, 300 DPI Copyright © 2024 Matthew D. Smith. All rights reserved. #StageOfSecrets #YellowMagician #ElizabethanEra #HiddenTechnology #StarmanUniverse
The Gathering In the late 16th century, beneath the burgeoning streets of London, a covert assembly of the era's brightest minds marks the birth of The Order of the Star Chamber. Cloaked under the shadow of the newly erected Globe Theatre—symbolic of their hidden influence—philosophers, scientists, and artists whisper of an era poised on the brink of Enlightenment. Here, in this secretive enclave, the fusion of advanced science and ancient mysticism crafts the bedrock of what will become modern technological marvels, perceived by the uninitiated as mere works of fiction and stagecraft. This panel captures the moment of quiet intensity as these visionaries lay the groundwork for a legacy that will subtly sculpt the course of human history, embedding the seeds of a technology indistinguishable from magic, a cornerstone of the Starman Universe's concealed narrative. Artist: Matthew D. Smith Date: 2024 Location: Underbelly of London near the Globe Theatre Medium: Digital Art, Giclée Print, 300 DPI Copyright © 2024 Matthew D. Smith. All rights reserved. #StarmanUniverse #VeilsofTime #SecretOrderArt #HiddenTruths #ElizabethanEra
Mary, Queen of Scots, was born on December 8, 1542, to James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Her tumultuous life was marked by political intrigue, religious conflict, and personal tragedy. At just six days old, Mary became queen following her father's death, but due to her young age, Scotland was ruled by regents. As Mary grew older, her life became increasingly entangled in the power struggles of Europe. She married Francis II of France in 1558, cementing an alliance between Scotland and France. However, Francis's death in 1560 left Mary a widow at the age of 18, prompting her return to Scotland. Back in Scotland, Mary's Catholic faith clashed with the Protestantism of many of her subjects, leading to internal strife. Her reign was marred by political instability and personal drama, including her marriages to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, and James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell. The murder of Lord Darnley, widely believed to be orchestrated by Bothwell, tarnished Mary's reputation. Ultimately, Mary's reign came to a tragic end. Forced to abdicate in 1567, she fled to England seeking the protection of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. However, Elizabeth viewed Mary as a threat to her own throne and imprisoned her for 19 years. In 1587, Mary was executed on charges of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth, ending the life of one of history's most fascinating and controversial figures. . . . #MaryQueenofScots #ScottishHistory #TudorHistory #EuropeanRoyalty #PoliticalIntrigue #ReligiousConflict #Regents #Catholicism #ProtestantReformation #RoyalMarriages #ElizabethanEra #Execution #HistoricalFigures #Queens #WomenInHistory
In the mystical realm of Eldoria, Princess Annaliese embarks on a nocturnal adventure that brings her face-to-face with a cursed frog-prince and a mysterious enchantress. Through moonlit gardens, a masquerade ball, and the shadowy corners of the city, she navigates a maze of intrigue and whispers. The story culminates in a revelation about the true nature of curses and character, leaving Annaliese and the prince to reflect on their transformed lives beside the very fountain that once held the frog captive. #FairyTaleNoir #HighFantasy #PrincessAndTheFrog #ElizabethanEra #MoonlitGarden #EnchantedFrog #MasqueradeBall #DarkEnchantress #TrueHeart #MagicAndCourage
Princess Elowen, in a blend of Elizabethan grace and dieselpunk innovation, discovers a cursed mechanical frog in her royal garden. Moved by bravery and compassion, she breaks the curse, revealing Prince Alaric, who had been trapped by dark magic. Together, they embark on a journey to fuse magic with machinery, bringing a new era of prosperity to their kingdom. #FairyTale #Dieselpunk #HighFantasy #ElizabethanEra #PrincessAndFrog #MechanicalMagic #RoyalAdventure #CurseBreaking #InnovationLove #SteamPunkFantasy
BRING YOUR BABY’ GUIDED LONDON WALK: “Borough & Bankside: Bards, Bawds & Treading the Boards” . Next Thursday 2nd May, 10.30am-1.30pm . Book at BringYourBaby.org . You are welcome to bring friends and family who do not also have a baby. . About this walk: Stand in numerous medieval courtyards and alleyways along Borough High Street immortalised by Chaucer (in ‘The Canterbury Tales’), Shakespeare and Dickens; and home to a half timbered house from the 15th century and the last-remaining 17th century galleried inn in the area, The George Tavern. See the original wall of The Marshalsea Prison - one of many prisons in the area, and where Charles Dickens’ whole family were imprisoned when he was a child. See the still-standing house that was the birthplace of the founder of Harvard University - and the house with links to a grisly murder. Visit Crossbones Graveyard, the final resting place of 15,000 people - many of them prostitutes from once-nearby brothels and stews of Bankside. Learn about Bankside’s theatrical past - see the site of the original Globe playhouses, the Rose theatre and the infamous bear-baiting pit popular with Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Learn about the history of some of Bankside’s tourist favourites: Southwark Cathedral (resting place of Shakespeare’s brother), The Golden Hinde and the sinister Clink Prison Museum. Discover the remains of Winchester Palace and its connection to the brothels and stews that sat alongside the playhouses and bear pits of Bankside. Imagine the scene as you visit the tavern where Samuel Pepys once watched the Great Fire of London burn - and a favourite of Dr Samuel Johnson, writer of the dictionary. Discover the purpose of the antique Bankside curio, ‘The Ferryman’s Seat’. - And more... . . . . #bringyourbaby #bringyourbabypubquiz #borough #southwark #bankside #theglobe #tatemodern #Shakespeare #WilliamShakespeare #samuelpepys #DrJohnson #canterburytales #charlesdickens #Dickens #boroughhighstreet #londonbridge #boroughmarket #boroughmarketlondon #southwarkcathedral #theatre #londontheatre #tutors #elizabethI #Elizabethan #ElizabethanEra #elizabethanlondon #HarryPotter
🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 Hey everyone! 🎙️ Exciting news from "Double Helix Blueprint of Nations" - our latest episode is out TODAY! Dive deep with us as we explore the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth I and her lasting impact on the fabric of British identity. 👑 Discover how Elizabeth's strategic prowess and cultural patronage set the stage for the English Renaissance and sparked the beginnings of the British Empire. From her diplomatic maneuvers to her role as a patron of the arts, find out why Elizabeth I is considered one of history's most influential rulers. 📅 Don’t miss this fascinating journey into the past, perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike! If you’ve enjoyed our show so far, help us grow by sharing this episode with friends and engaging with us across our social platforms. 🔗 Click here to listen now: https://doublehelixhistory.buzzsprout.com/ 👉 Like, share, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! What surprised you the most about Queen Elizabeth I's legacy? Let's get the conversation going! Thank you for tuning in, and stay tuned for more episodes where we continue to discover the DNA of nations together! 🌍 #doublehelixpodcast #historypodcast #elizabethI #britishhistory #podcastepisode #history #goldenage #ElizabethanEra #podcasting #worldhistory #tudorhistorynerd #historybuffs #doublehelixhistory
Sir Francis Drake, the renowned English explorer, is an iconic figure of the 16th century. Born around 1540, Drake distinguished himself through his extraordinary maritime feats and his key role in the expansion of the British Empire. Drake is best known for being the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. Between 1577 and 1580, commanding the ship Pelican (later renamed Golden Hind), Drake embarked on an epic voyage across the oceans. He explored the western coast of South America, ventured as far north as California, and crossed the Pacific before returning to England via the Cape of Good Hope. During his expeditions, Drake proved to be a skilled navigator and a daring leader. He faced storms, mutinies, and clashes with Spanish forces, always emerging victorious thanks to his ingenuity and determination. His exploits not only expanded the geographical knowledge of the time but also solidified England's maritime power. Beyond his explorations, Drake was also a skilled privateer in service of the English crown. He attacked and plundered numerous Spanish ships and settlements, amassing vast wealth and weakening Spain's dominance over the seas. His actions earned him the favor of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1581. The life of Sir Francis Drake teaches us the value of audacity, innovation, and perseverance. By facing the unknown and challenging the conventions of his time, Drake opened new paths for exploration and trade. His legacy reminds us that, with courage and determination, we can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and leave a lasting mark on history.🗺️🧭 #explore #sirfrancisdrake #goldenhind #explorer #history #seavoyages #elizabethanera #circumnavigation #adventure #maritimehistory #britishhistory #sea
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August, 2022 #35mm Over the past few months I have been working with the delightful @shufflet of @shakespearebtrust to bring a @motherswhomakecov collaboration to Shakespeare’s 460th birthday celebrations in Stratford-upon-Avon, riffing off their yearlong focus upon the Women Who Made Shakespeare and the overlooked skills and talents of women in the Elizabethan era more widely. It’s been a joy to commission and dialogue with artists @anatomyofasmile, @aniabas_uk, @startingwithart and Rosie @leatherconservation for this project. Join them for four, free, independent artists workshops on Henley Street on Saturday 20th April, 12-4pm 🎊⭐️ Find out more about the workshops at @motherswhomakecov and @shakespearebtrust 💞 #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #stratford #shakespearesbirthday #shakespearesbirthplace #artistworkshops #stratforduponavon #elizabethanwomen #elizabethanera
Going to miss this man so much: Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who made last term’s secondment to the 16th century not only bearable but endlessly fascinating … actually, real credit for making it so wonderful to study should go to @elizabeth.goldring and @drjoannepaul, whose writing sent me off down the Dudley rabbit hole and held me spellbound down there. Leicester was reputedly the love of Elizabeth I’s life and (understandably) this has tended to dominate his portrayal in popular history and fiction, along with rumours that he (or Elizabeth) had his first wife killed. My favourite thing about Leicester, however, is his choice of bedroom decor. Keenly desiring a legitimate heir after years of playing pseudo-husband to Elizabeth, he finally married her cousin, Lettice Knollys. Leicester followed good reliable Renaissance fertility advice, and hung a saucy picture on the bed chamber wall. Rather than classical goddesses or nymph, he chose a painting of ‘an old man looking on his Booke and a Ladye by him entysing him from it.’ If this is his idea of the epitome of saucy fantasy, it’s magnificent: sitting around reading (whose fantasies don’t involve this?) then a partner arrives who is so attractive they can actually entice you away from the book. 👌🏻 These books do a wonderful, hugely readable job, of showing there was a lot more to Leicester than being Queen’s pet, particularly in terms of cultural patronage: of writers, artists, architects, garden designers and more. He had fingers (almost certainly exquisitely manicured) in every pie, and what fascinating pies they were. Needless to say, no one succeeded in enticing me away from them while I was reading. I’ve posted about The House of Dudley, Joanne Paul’s brilliant chronicle of the whole family, before, and it’s widely available and affordable. Elizabeth’s Goldring’s more in-depth study of Leicester and the art world is equally brilliant, but sadly hard to get hold of without academic library access. If you’re at all interested in how the Elizabethan art world worked, however, it’s worth moving mountains for. Meanwhile, I’m packing up & heading for the 18th century 🍾
. Judul: Loves, Leaves, and Everything in Between Wattpad: EmerEmerson Bahasa: Indonesia Blurb: Nina Lippincott, putri sulung Count of Merseyside, calon Countess of Merseyside di masa depan, selalu menjalani hidupnya dengan memegang teguh nilai-nilai agama. Kyllian Lonan, seorang bos ganja Irlandia, selalu datang dan pergi demi bisnis dan kesenangannya sendiri. Emma Lockart, putri Marquess Lockart, yang hobinya mencoba hal-hal baru, sering kali menyeret-nyeret Nina dalam petualangannya. Jeanne Lemarchand, anak tunggal seorang saudagar sutra dari Prancis yang menetap di Inggris, terbiasa mendapatkan apa pun yang diinginkannya. Lorenzo Loredan, seorang saudagar anggur dan rempah-rempah dari Venesia, hanya menginginkan cinta sejati yang nyata. ⚠️Untuk pembaca berusia 21+. ⚠️Dimohon bijak dalam membaca. ⚠️Not historically accurate. Setting: Inggris, musim panas tahun 1559. Masa awal pemerintahan Ratu Elizabeth I. Seluruh tokoh dan kejadian hanya karangan fiktif semata, ditulis untuk dijadikan sebagai cerita hiburan. Original story by Ema Loka aka EmerEmerson aka Benedetta Giava #wattpad #wattpadindonesia #novelindonesia #novelette #novela #novelet #novel #medieval #medievalera #elizabethanera #elizabethan #kingdom #fiction #fiksi
Peut-être faudrait-il que je pense parfois à photographier les chemises, même lorsque celles-ci sont le plus souvent cachées sous les costumes 🤔 Voici une chemise fin XVIeme-début XVIIeme portée avec des chausses toutes simples de la même période 😊 Ces photos prises lors d'une pause dans la journée de reconstit, ne permettent pas de voir les détails, mais croyez-moi, elle est brodée de fil noir, hehe #costumehistorique #historicalcostume #renaissance #renaissanceera #costumerenaissance #jacobeanera #elizabethanera #faitmain
🔍 Last week I stumbled upon an incredible piece of history while metal detecting - a silver hammered Elizabeth I sixpence! 🏰💰 It's amazing to think about the stories and adventures this coin has been a part of over the centuries. Holding a piece of the past like this in my hand is truly humbling. Can't wait to learn more about its journey through time! #MetalDetecting #HistoryUnearthed #ElizabethanEra 🕰️
Queen Elizabeth I is often credited with introducing the concept of the "Elizabethan Era," a period known for the flourishing of English drama, led by playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, and for the seafaring prowess of English adventurers like Sir Francis Drake. An interesting tidbit about her is that she was highly educated and could speak several languages fluently, including Latin, French, and Italian. This intellect, coupled with her skillful diplomacy, helped England become a major world power by the end of her reign. #QueenElizabethI #TudorHistory #ElizabethanEra #BritishMonarchy #HistoricalPortraits #16thCenturyFashion #RoyalTudors #HistoryLovers #ArtisticInspiration #RenaissanceArt
Swipe to see BTS of the last portrait removal. ➡ Over the past 2 months, the conservation team have been busy removing the portraits in the Long Gallery to prepare for Material Power. Now the Gideon Tapestries can now be viewed as they would have been viewed in Bess's time! Have you been to Hardwick to see the uncovered tapestries yet? 📸: ©National Trust Images/James Dobson #hardwickhall #gideontapestries #tapestries #16thcentury #elizabethanera #statelyhomes #historichouses #textileart #exhibition #derbyshire #nottinghamshire #sheffield #chesterfield
Flashback Friday. I was honored to do makeup and hair for a fashion designer in Boston a few years ago. We didn’t know each other but we had a common interest, UK history. Unbeknownst to me, she had designed her line after the Elizabethan era, the first one. So obviously, I had to use Elizabeth I makeup as inspiration. This was the outcome. Recreating a modern white facial makeup with a bold red lip. This was such a fun experience and I was so happy it was right up my alley. #makeup #makeupartist #bostonmakeup #elizabethi #crown #bostonfashion #elizabethanera #flashbackfriday
👑 Dive into the fascinating life of Robert Dudley, the 1st Earl of Leicester! 🏰 As one of Queen Elizabeth I’s most trusted advisors and closest confidants, Dudley’s journey through the intricate web of Tudor politics is nothing short of captivating. From his rise to power to his complex relationship with the Queen herself, every twist and turn in Dudley’s story unveils the essence of the Elizabethan era. 💫 A skilled military leader and astute politician, Dudley’s influence reverberated throughout the royal court and beyond. Whether navigating court intrigues or spearheading military campaigns, he left an indelible mark on England’s Golden Age. ⚔️ #RobertDudley #EarlofLeicester #Tudor #History #ElizabethanEra #CourtIntrigues #RoyalCourt #PowerfulFigures #TudorHistory #BritishHistory #RoyalInfluence #PoliticalIntrigue #RoyalFavor #ElizabethanEngland #Nobleman #TudorNobility #RoyalConfidant #HistoricalFigures #RoyalConnections #CourtlyLife #RoyalLegacy #HistoricalDrama #ElizabethanCourt #InfluentialPeople #RoyalAllies #HistoricalBiography #CourtlyIntrigues #GoldenAge #TudorPolitics
👑 Behold, a piece of history fit for a queen! 🏰 Introducing our Queen Elizabeth I Silver Half Groat!! 🪙 Available now on our eBay store for just £75 with FREE shipping. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Tudor-era treasure! 💎 #QueenElizabethI #Tudor #History #Coins #Numismatics #RareCoins #SilverCoin #Collector #HistoricalArtifact #RoyalCoinage #BritishHistory #TudorHistory #CoinCollecting #ElizabethanEra #MedievalCoins #Numismatist #RoyalCollection #SilverGroat #AntiqueCoins #CollectorItem #HistoricalFind #CoinEnthusiast #TreasureHunt #CoinCollector #RoyalTreasure #Collectibles #HistoricalCurrency #ElizabethanCoins #RoyalMemorabilia #MedievalHistory 🌟 Grab yours now before it’s gone! Link in bio. 🛍️
2024, Book 24: Elizabeth's London, by Liza Picard. This book covers everyday life in Elizabethan London, from clothing and commerce to water and witchcraft and everything in between. There's information about food, school, work, marriage, medicine, gardens, furniture, entertainment...the list goes on. It's an interesting read but is given more to breadth than depth. #elizabethslondon #lizapicard #elizabethan #2024reads #book #books #bookstagram #history #elizabethanera #read #readersofinstagram
History buffs, let's dive into some royal fashion scandals! Did you know that Queen Elizabeth I was all about that hat life? That's right, she was a big fan of rocking some fierce headgear, and she wasn't playing when it came to her style rules. Back in the day, Queen Elizabeth I was the ultimate trendsetter, and her love for hats was no secret. Rumor has it, she had a hat for every occasion, from grand court events to casual strolls in the garden. But here's the tea: If you were a lady in Elizabethan England and you dared to step out on a Sunday or public holiday without your crown of glory, well, you better believe there was a hefty fine coming your way. 💸👒 Now, I don't know about you, but that's what I call a fashion statement with consequences! Queen Elizabeth I wasn't messing around when it came to her style game, and she made sure everyone knew it. So, here's to Queen Elizabeth I, the original hat queen who wasn't afraid to enforce her fashion rules. From feathered fascinators to regal crowns, her legacy lives on in every head-turning accessory. 👑✨ #QueenElizabethI #FashionHistory #HatQueen #RoyalFashion #ElizabethanEra #Trendsetter #RoyalStyle #HatGameStrong #FashionRules #HistoricalFashion #StyleIcon #FashionEnforcement #FashionConsequences #RoyalDecrees #HeadgearGoals #RegalAccessories #HistoryLessons #FashionAccessories @EJIJIBoutique
Tudor stans, why isn’t this chap better known? Or have I just not been paying attention? Sir John Harington’s claims to fame are even more entertaining than most of the codpiece-brandishing, tights-wearing tilters I’ve been reading about. He invented the flushing toilet (so that ‘unsaverie places may be made sweet’ - a lovely tagline), but this wasn’t enough to prevent his banishment from court for producing a too-spicy translation of Ariosto's Italian epic, 'Orlando Furioso'. Harington's godmother, Elizabeth I, sent him packing and told not to come back until he had translated the whole thing in a more respectable way. Harington signed off letters to her as ‘Your Highnesse Saucy Godson.’ She addressed him as ‘Boye Jacke.’ Needless to say, he succeeded in flushing out the blush-making elements and rendering his ‘unsaverie’ translation sweet, and was allowed to return. He also married an illegitimate daughter of Henry VIII, and is an ancestor of actor Kit Harington. So unexpectedly bizarre and amusing I want to squeeze him into my essay, but can’t without losing all remaining academic integrity, so he’s getting a quick post here instead. Images 1: Portrait of Sir John Harington, 1592, attributed to Hieronimos Custodis, Sothebys; 2: illustration from ‘A New Discourse of a Stale Subject, called the Metamorphosis of Ajax’, 1596.
It’s Good Friday! Here’s Part 4…. Margaret Ward was born in the 1550s, in Cheshire, England. Not much is known about her early life, other than that she came from “a good family” and was a gentlewoman. As an adult she worked as a housekeeper and companion for an unknown wealthy woman. It was during this time that she met and befriended the wife of the gaoler of Bridewell Prison. This is how she came into contact with William Watson. Watson was a priest who had been arrested for being a priest, as was common in the Elizabethan era. Margaret would visit him often, bringing him food and water. It was during these visits that they hatched a plan. Margaret smuggled a rope in her basket and gave it to Watson. She also arranged for two Catholic sympathizers to meet him on the Thames to smuggle him to safety. Watson managed to escape, but not without breaking his arm and leg. But his escape had one fatal flaw. He left the rope hanging from his prison window and soon enough it was traced back to Margaret. Margaret was arrested for helping a prisoner escape. She was tortured. Robert Southwell writes that she was, “flogged and hung up by the wrists, the tips of her toes only touching the ground, for so long a time that she was crippled and paralyzed…” After her torture Margaret was given a chance for freedom, if she only asked for a pardon from Elizabeth I and conformed to the Church of England. Margaret refused and was hanged at Tyburn on August 30th, 1588. Margaret is one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales recognized in 1970. She was beatified in 1929 and then later canonized, along with Watson, in 1970. She shares as feast day (August 30th) with Margaret Clitherow and Anne Line. ******* #margaretward #tudorhistory #elizabethanhistory #elizabethanera #elizabethanperiod #elizabethan #thetudors #tudorengland #tudorera #tudorperiod #elizabthanengland #elizabethi #queenelizabethi #englishhistory
From the moment I found out you died or anyone found out you were the center of the universe and you're passing has left a huge impact on the world and one day we will meet again Your Majesty Elizabeth II Forever EIIR #queenelizabethii #queenofengland🇬🇧 #elizabethanera
Anne Line was born Alice Heigham to a Puritan family in the 1560s. She was the granddaughter of prominent reformer Roger Heigham, known for selling off monastic lands. In the 1580s she converted to Catholicism along with her brother William, and her husband Roger Line. She took the name ‘Anne’ upon her conversion and went by that for the rest of her life. Her husband and brother were disinherited for their conversion and Anne lost her dowry. They often attended mass in secret and it was during one of these services that William and Roger were arrested. They were fined. Upon his release, Roger left for Flanders, leaving his wife in England. Philip II of Spain gave him a meager allowance, most of which he sent back to Anne. Roger died sometime in 1594. Around this time, Father John Gerard opened a house that hid priests. He put Anne in charge of this house, even though she was often in ill health. She even ran the house while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. When things began to get tough to house priests, Anne began to rent out apartments in order to try and hide what she was doing. On February 2nd, 1594 Anne was arrested during a raid of her home. She had decided to celebrate mass on the day of Candlemas and a large crowd had gathered. The raiders burst in during the blessing of the candles. The priest, Father Francis Page escaped, but Anne and another woman, Margaret Gage, were captured. Margaret was released on bail and later pardoned, but Anne was sent to Newgate Prison. She was tried on February 26th, 1601 at the Sessions House. She was so weak from illness that she had to be carried in on a chair. She made it very clear to the court that she did not regret her actions. In fact she told them that she was aggrieved she “could not receive a thousand more”. She was quickly sentenced to death. Anne was hanged at Tyburn the next day. Before the noose was tightened Anne declared to the crowd that “I am sentenced to die for harbouring a Catholic priest, and so far I am from repenting for having so done, that I wish, with all my soul, that where I have entertained one, I could have entertained a thousand.” She died soon after. (Cont.)
Part 2 of my Tudor Martyrs series: Margaret Ball (née Bermingham) was born Corballis, County Meath in 1515. She was from an English family that had moved to Ireland. When she was sixteen she married Bartholomew Ball. He was an alderman of Dublin and his family presided over the bridge above the River Dodder, which is still known as Ballsbridge. Throughout her life Margaret had ten children, but only five lived to be adults. Her husband was elected the Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1553. For most of Margaret’s life she lived comfortably with her wealthy family. She often opened her house to the city’s children so they may have lessons. Things began to change in 1558. Upon the death of Queen Mary I, her half-sister, Elizabeth, became Queen. She created the Religious Settlement that was meant to rectify the religious tensions in the land. Margaret’s son, Walter was keen on gaining the new Queen’s favor and quickly complied with the new religious. This paid off for him because in 1577 he was made Commissioner for Ecclesiastical Causes. His embracing of the new church upset Margaret. She was still a staunch Catholic and feared for her son’s soul. She attempted to change his mind on a few occasions, but this only angered Walter. When Walter became Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1580, he immediately had his mother and her chaplain arrested. Margaret was in her sixties and was unable to walk to Dublin Castle’s dungeons herself. Instead she was carried on a wooden pallet. This enraged the rest of Margaret’s family, who immediately protested her arrest, but Walter was set. He said that by imprisoning her he was sparing her because she ought to be executed for heresy. Walter tried to convert his mother on multiple occasions. He told her that she could go free if she only signed the Oath of Supremacy. Margaret refused. Margaret’s other son, Nicolas, supported her and when he became Lord Mayor in 1582 he attempted to get her released, but Walter was having none of it. He was still the royally appointed Commissioner for Ecclesiastical Causes and he could overrule his brother. Margaret spent the last four years of her life imprisoned in a dungeon by her own son. (Cont.)
🎭 Shakespeare‘s Restless World 🎭 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 I haven’t read any nonfiction in a good while and I don’t tend to pick up some that often, which is why this book has probably been sitting on my shelves for almost ten years. Whoopsie. I‘m generally interested in Shakespeare‘s plays and have seen some performed on stage before and have also been to Stratford-upon-Avon multiple times. This book focuses on objects of everyday life in the Elizabethan era. As I used to study the relevance of (everyday) objects in medieval literature during my undergraduate degree this topic piqued my interest! My thoughts: - I feel like some knowledge of Shakespeare and his works or the willingness to google alongside reading this is beneficial. For example there are no plot summaries of any plays. - It felt good to read about something I loved to study at uni again without the academic pressure! - This book was a quick and easy read focusing on objects, circumstances and contemporary ideas of Shakespeare’s time, accompanied by many illustrations. #shakespeare #elizabethanera #london #nonfiction #shakespeare #shakespearesrestlessworld #neilmacgregor
Today is March 26th, the day after the anniversary of execution of St. Margaret Clitherow. It is also the start of a several part series (in the lead up to Easter) where I talk about female Tudor martyrs. All the martyrs will be Catholic since they’re the ones I know the most about lol. On to the post… Margaret Clitherow (née Middleton) was born in 1556 in York, England. Her father, Thomas Middleton was a wax-chandler and the sheriff of York. She married a butcher, John Clitherow, in 1571. About three years after her wedding, Margaret converted to Catholicism. She had been born and raised under the Church of England, and her husband continued to worship the Protestant way, but he was supportive of Margaret’s choice. John was a wealthy man and he paid all the fines she wracked up by not attending Protestant church services. These fines (12 pence a missed service- a lot of dough back then) were a part of the Uniformity Act of 1558, in which all worship was to be done as stated in The Church of Common Prayer (1559). By doing this Elizabeth I hoped to conform all the English people to Protestantism by slowly phasing out Catholics through fines and conversion. Spoiler Alert: it did not work. After three years of avoiding church, Margaret was arrested and imprisoned (for the first time…)in 1577. She gave birth to her third child in jail. During this time period, Margaret harbored priests in both her home and another property she was renting. She also celebrated mass every week with other Catholics. Under the 1584 Jesuits etc. Act it was illegal to harbor priests. In 1586 she was caught. She had sent her eldest son to the English College in Reims to train as a priest. The sudden departure of her son looked very suspicious and her husband was questioned. Eventually Margaret’s house was searched, where a boy revealed the locations of the priest hides. This was the nail in the coffin when it came to Margaret’s defiance against the Church of England. She was arrested and forced to appear in front of the York assizes. Margaret refused to plead, thus protecting her children from testifying and or torture. She was sentenced to die (cont. in comments)
👑🕊️ Honoring Queen Elizabeth I 🕊️👑 On this day, we commemorate the remarkable legacy of Queen Elizabeth I, who passed away on March 24th, 1603. As one of England’s most iconic monarchs, Elizabeth’s reign was marked by numerous successes and achievements. During her rule, Queen Elizabeth I brought stability and prosperity to England, leading the nation through a period known as the Elizabethan Golden Age. 🌟 Under her guidance, England experienced a flourishing of arts, literature, and exploration, with renowned figures such as William Shakespeare and Sir Francis Drake contributing to the cultural and maritime advancements of the era. 🎭⚓ Queen Elizabeth I’s diplomatic skills and political savvy helped navigate England through religious conflicts and external threats, including the Spanish Armada. Her unwavering leadership and determination earned her the nickname “Gloriana” and solidified her status as one of England’s greatest monarchs. 👸🏻💪 Today, we honor Queen Elizabeth I for her enduring legacy of strength, resilience, and visionary leadership. Her contributions to history continue to inspire and captivate generations around the world. 🌍💖 #QueenElizabethI #ElizabethanEra #TudorQueen #RoyalHistory #HistoricalFigure #GoldenAge #ElizabethanEngland #Gloriana #BritishMonarchy #WomenInHistory #HistoricalLegacy #EnglishLiterature #CulturalHeritage #Exploration #Diplomacy #Successes #Leadership #InspiringWomen #HistoricalIcons #QueenElizabeth #TudorDynasty #RoyalAchievements #ElizabethanArt #HistoricalTriumphs #LegacyOfGreatness #historynerd
For day 24 of WHM let’s have a throwback to when I met Queen Liz herself😂 Have some quick facts while you’re here… ✨Her reign was known as the Golden Age in England, music, theatre and the arts were booming. Play writes and composers were becoming famous and there was even a royal troupe that entertained her court frequently, called Queen Elizabeth’s Men. ✨She executed her cousin Mary Queen of Scots. ✨She rejected 7 suitors and never married saying that she was married to her country. Even denying parliament who attempted to force her to marry in 1566. ✨She gave a rousing speech that inspired her men to destroy the Spanish Armada in 1588. ✨Virginia, in America, was named after her, the Virgin Queen, by Walter Raleigh in 1585. #helpfulhistory #history #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #tudors #tudorera #elizabethan #elizabethanera #livinghistory #thetudors #henryviii #queenelizabeth #queen
Queen Elizabeth 👸🏼🇬🇧 Tessuto riciclato 100% Fatto a mano #QueenElizabeth #RoyalFamily #BritishRoyalty #QueenElizabethII #WindsorCastle #Monarchy #ElizabethanEra #CrownJewels #HerMajesty #longlivethequeen
Stepping into the Shakespeare’s Globe is like traveling back in time to the Elizabethan era! 🎭✨ Immersed in the world of Shakespeare, each performance breathes life into his timeless words, leaving you spellbound. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, the magic of this historic theatre never fades. Don’t miss the chance to experience theatre as it was in Shakespeare’s day, under the open sky. #ShakespearesGlobe #TimelessTheatre #ElizabethanEra #LivePerformance #TheBardLives #CulturalHeritage #InstaTheatre #ShakespeareLove #WanderlustCulture
Another destash ready made Renaissance gown, this time with an Elizabethan flare. https://mattionline.etsy.com/listing/1681778970 #mattionline #sisterswhosew #renaissancefestival #renaissancecostume #fabricstash #ElizabethanEra #blackgoldrenaissance
Bluebonnets! And also some “redbonnets” as my krewe has dubbed them. #elizabethanera #texasbluebonnets #texastraditions #bluebonnetpictures #sistersistersister
✒️ The Elizabethan period was marked by a golden age of poetry, with luminaries like Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Spenser crafting verses that resonated with emotion, wit, and a deep appreciation for language. A cultural mirror, political allegory, and educational force that entertained while shaping societal values. From Shakespeare's timeless plays to Spenser's patriotic verse, it defined an era, fostering both intellect and identity. 📚✨ #LiteraryLegacy #ElizabethanEra #CulturalInfluence"
My Elizabethan era inspired outfit!! I absolutely love it 😆 #elizabethi #elizabethancostuming #elizabethanera #cosplay #costume
👑 Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603): The Virgin Queen's Legacy 🌹🏰. Explore the life of one of England's most iconic monarchs. 10 Facts About Queen Elizabeth I: -Born on September 7, 1533, she was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. -Ascended to the throne in 1558 at the age of 25, after the death of her half-sister Mary I. -Reigned for 45 years, a period known as the Elizabethan Era, famed for its cultural, political, and religious transformation. -Established the Church of England's independence from the Roman Catholic Church. -Never married, earning her the nickname 'The Virgin Queen.' -Supported the arts, and her reign saw the flourish of English drama with playwrights like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. -Her rule saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, one of the greatest military victories in English history. -Fluent in several languages, including Latin, Greek, French, and Italian. Fostered an age of exploration, leading to the establishment of English colonies in the New World. -Died on March 24, 1603, marking the end of the Tudor dynasty. #QueenElizabethI #TudorMonarch #ElizabethanEra #VirginQueen #BritishHistory #RenaissanceQueen #ElizabethanEngland #ShakespeareEra #CulturalIcon #EnglishMonarchy #WomenInHistory #RoyalLegacy #1588SpanishArmada #NewWorldExploration #HistoricalFigures
𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 “𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥” 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫” (Link in Bio) @adiptya.mukherjee . . . . . . . . . . #arguslovestales #shakespeare #macbeth #ladymacbeth #ladymacbethcharacter #contentwriting #essay #englishliterature #elizabethanera #canvadesign #mobilephotography #fantasticbeasts #witchcrafts #wizardry #witchesofinstagram #witch
Behold the clean-lined simplicity that is secretary hand. There are more in Jehan de Beau-Chesne’s A booke containing divers sortes of hands. Makes me keen to reach italic, and that is a hefty statement. Black letter is going to be candy after this — and I write that as someone who can (by and large) read secretary hand with reasonable ease, and enjoy doing so. Oddly, an email arrived whilst I was in this book. It seems a fountain pen is being delivered today. I shall not spend the night practicing secretary hand. I shall not spend the night practicing secretary hand. I shall not…. #rarebooks #columbiarbml #penmanship #secretaryhand #1570 #sixteenthcentury #oldskills #handwriting #intricate #oldbooks #elizabethan #elizabethanera #renaissance #renaissanceera #earlymodern
#ai #aiart #artificialintelligence #visualart #generativeai #aiartistcommunity #aiartworks #aiartists #aiartist #aiartcommunity #aiartwork #fantasyart #fantasy #art #digitalart #illustration #artist #conceptart #artistsoninstagram #digitalpainting #intelligenzaartificiale #digitalillustration #ia #robot #robotic #robots #robotics #elizabethan #elizabethanfashion #elizabethanera
Sail the seas of adventure with Nelan Michaels in #TheMarkoftheSalamander Visit #JustReviews to learn more!! https://pictbooks.review/kv7UlEF3 #JustinNewland #HistoricalFiction #MagicalRealism #ElizabethanEra #NelanMichaels #Flemish #ReligiousPersecution #Mortlake #London #Astrologer #FrancisDrake #GoldenHind #Voyage #Exploration #MysticalPowers #Salamander #SpiritofFire @drjustinnewland
Portraits of Sir Thomas Gresham and Anne Fernely by Anthonis Mor Sir Thomas Gresham (1519–1579) was the leading English merchant in Antwerp and also the English king’s financial agent in the Low Countries. He and his wife, Anne Fernely, are expensively, yet soberly dressed. Their status is also evident in their choice of painter: Anthonis Mor was one of the preeminent portraitists of his day and court painter to the Spanish king. #art #painting #stilllife #illustration #arthistory #sketch #anthonismor #AnthonisMor #TudorPortraits #SirThomasGresham #AnneFernely #RenaissanceArt #FlemishArt #OilPainting #PortraitArt #HistoricalArt #DutchArtist #ElizabethanEra #TudorEngland #FineArt
✨ Stepping back into the Elizabethan era at Plas Mawr! This gorgeous townhouse is a time capsule of 16th-century life. Admire the intricate plasterwork, vibrant tapestries, and imagine the grand feasts once held here. A must-visit for history lovers and anyone who appreciates beautifully preserved architecture. 🏰 You can see inside and find out the history, part of our tour of Conwy on YouTube this week. The link is in our bio.
Experience the excitement of Francis Drake's voyage through Nelan Michaels' eyes in The Mark of the Salamander #TheMarkoftheSalamander #JustinNewland #HistoricalFiction #MagicalRealism #ElizabethanEra #NelanMichaels #Flemish #England #FrancisDrake #GoldenHind #MysticalPowers #Adventure #TreasureHunting #SpiritofFire #Mortlake #London #Astrologer #SecretHistory #MurderMystery #Fugitive #Voyage #Discovery #SeaAdventure @drjustinnewland https://pictbooks.review/aNfExLgL
An enlightening evening diving into the fascinating world of Young Elizabeth with @historian_nicola 📚✨ #HistoricalInsights #ElizabethanEra #AuthorTalks
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This month, we celebrate the Author of the Month: Christopher Marlowe, the firebrand playwright who revolutionized Elizabethan drama by ditching the traditional rhyming schemes and ushering in the era of blank verse. Marlowe's plays weren't just about aesthetics. He tackled controversial themes, exploring the depths of human ambition, desire, and the darker aspects of the human experience with a boldness that continues to resonate centuries later. Sure, his personal life might have been a bit of a whirlwind (alleged spy, anyone?), but his impact on the literary landscape is undeniable. He paved the way for countless playwrights to come, and his works continue to captivate audiences with their unflinching honesty and raw emotional power. P.S. We won't tell if you secretly root for Faustus just a little bit. #ChristopherMarlowe #AuthorOfTheMonth #BlankVerseBadass #ElizabethanEra #DramaWithABitOfEdge Credits - @swastika_2727 , @sighsoumyadeep & @_braj_kishor
Brace yourself for a thrilling adventure on the high seas with Nelan Michaels and the crew of the Golden Hind... Read The Mark of the Salamander by Dr Justin Newland! #TheMarkoftheSalamander #JustinNewland #HistoricalFiction #MagicalRealism #ElizabethanEra #NelanMichaels #Flemish #ReligiousPersecution #Mortlake #London #Astrologer #FrancisDrake #GoldenHind #Voyage #Exploration #MysticalPowers #Salamander #SpiritofFire @drjustinnewland https://pictbooks.review/QQHYxWBx
⭐️⭐️⭐️ — THE FINAL BOOK. We get to see the inside of Mary, Queen of Scots’ captivity in England after she abdicates her throne in favor of her son and flees to her cousin, only to be captured. We see that there are numerous attempts to save Mary, only for each plan to be foiled and Elizabeth I’s suspicions grow. I’m giving this three stars because I wanted more. Even just a snippet of Mary’s time in France or even a snippet of her time ruling in France. If I wasn’t a history nerd, I would have no idea why Mary was forced to abdicate her throne or why Elizabeth I forced her into captivity. But I’m happy to get anything involving Mary, Queen of Scots and this was a good retelling of how her captivity OVER SEVERAL YEARS was possibly like and it really ties in to our precious book, The Last Tudor, and how Elizabeth I treated her heirs. #tudorera #maryqueenofscots #elizabethanera #books #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram @philippagregorybooks
The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth I is often seen as a positive force in the history of England. She was the Virgin Queen, strong as she made that memorable speech ahead of battle and unwavering against courtiers. But what isn’t often talked about was all of her heirs and potential heirs that she imprisoned during her reign due to fear of rebellion. There are three books in this novel: one for each Grey sister. We start with Jane, the nine-days queen who was pious and was put in a situation she did not want to be put in. In the end, she lost her head for it. We turn over to Katherine, the middle sister and our main POV. After Mary dies, she becomes Elizabeth’s heir as the Scottish line has been forgotten. Katherine is constantly battling with Elizabeth and she is continuously accused of wanting the crown, even though she just wants to keep her head. She makes the grave mistake of marrying for love and becoming pregnant soon after, all without telling Queen Elizabeth first. If there is anything that Elizabeth really hates, it’s the idea that a male heir may be born from her heirs (all female) and usurp her. And so Katherine is thrown into prison, eight months pregnant and bears two sons. She was in captivity for nearly eight years before dying, essentially of a broken heart. Our final book we see Mary, the youngest and the one who has learned the most. She has been in the shadows almost all her life, avoiding scandal that could potentially end her life as it did her two sisters. However, she does not learn Katherine’s mistake and secretly marries for love as well. And what does Queen Elizabeth do? She imprisons her as well. I know this is historical fiction, but Philippa Gregory weaves a story that is very believable, of a tyrant Queen Elizabeth I who is truly her father’s daughter and squelches any threat to her reign. I feel like I have said this about every book in this series, but I really enjoyed this one. I will be very sad when I read the last one, but I can’t wait to learn about Mary, Queen of Scot’s POV!!! #tudorera #tudorhistory #royals #britishhistory #englishhistory #history #historicalfiction #elizabethanera #books
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“Money can’t buy love, but it improves your bargaining position.” #ChristopherMarlowe Baptised February 26, 1564 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (PART 2) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Shakespeare pays tribute to Marlowe often in his own work. In #AsYouLikeIt, Shakespeare quotes Marlowe’s Hero and Leander. In Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s Marcade is a tribute to Marlowe’s character Mercury in #HeroandLeander. Marlowe himself publicly identified with the god #Mercury. Themes from Marlowe’s work reappear in Shakespeare’s #AntonyandCleopatra, The Merchant of Venice, Richard II and #Macbeth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In fact, academics have determined that Marlowe’s impact on Shakespeare’s work is significant enough to credit Marlowe in future editions of Henry VI, Parts One, Two and Three. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ An #atheist who behaved disreputably, Marlowe earned a dangerous reputation. He was both scandalous and charismatic. According to part-time spy Richard Baines in a report dubbed the “Baine’s Note,” Marlowe publicly doubted the existence of God, claimed that he could have improved the “filthily written” New Testament, and insisted that Christian communion should be administered through a tobacco pipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “All they that love not tobacco and boys were fools.” — Christopher Marlowe ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎨 Cred Below ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #therelevantqueer #queeringthecanon #queerexcellence #elizabethanpoet #playwright #tragedian #WilliamShakespeare #TheTragicalHistoryofDoctorFaustus #DoctorFaustus #poet #HeroandLeander #queerwriter #elizabethanera #thejewofmalta #queerexcellence #queercommunity #queerculture #queerheritage #queerhistory #queerman #LGBTQHistory #importantqueerstories @troywise_ia @rickguzman_ia #troywise #rickguzman