Author: Heather R Darsie

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Dorothea von Dänemark und Norwegen

geschrieben von Heather R. Darsie mit Unterstützung von Tanja Klimmek Dorothea Oldenburg, Prinzessin von Dänemark und Norwegen ***, wurde am 10. November 1520, als Tochter, von König Christian II. Von Dänemark und Norwegen und Isabella von Österreich geboren. Isabella von Österreich war eine jüngere Schwester von Karl V., dem Kaiser des Heiligen Römischen Reiches, und einer Nichte von  Katherine von Aragon.  Dorothea war eine Nichte … Continue reading Dorothea von Dänemark und Norwegen

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My Adventures with the Duchess of Cleves!

by Heather R. Darsie Dear Reader, thank you so much for your support and interest during my journey to write a biography about Anna of Cleves from the German perspective. My travels took me all over Europe and parts of the US. Below are pictures of me doing Anna-related things, which I would like to share with you.   Here I am at the Louvre, … Continue reading My Adventures with the Duchess of Cleves!

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La tragédie de Notre-Dame

by Heather R. Darsie Je souhaite exprimer, par ces quelques lignes, mes pensées et mes sentiments à propos du brasier infernal de Notre-Dame. Je ne parle pas bien le français, mais j’espère que vous pourrez me comprendre. Ces dernières années, la France a beaucoup souffert. Il y a eu d’épouvantables actes de terrorisme et des troubles civils horribles. Malgré cela, la France en tant que … Continue reading La tragédie de Notre-Dame

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Time to Celebrate with a Swag Giveaway!

By Heather R. Darsie I am delighted by the release of my first book, Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‘Beloved Sister,’ and want to celebrate with you! What better thing to do than have a giveaway? TudorsDynasty.com provided me with two Anna of Cleves tote bags, an Anna of Cleves mug, and a Six Wives mug from the Tudors Dynasty Zazzle store. Here are the official … Continue reading Time to Celebrate with a Swag Giveaway!

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The Ark Royal

by Heather R. Darsie* (with help from Burns Darsie III) My father observes his 75th birthday this year. He asked me to write an article about the Ark Royal to commemorate his birthday. When he was a young man, my father purchased a remarkable hand-made paper replica of the Ark Royal and gave it to my grandfather. It now sits in my father’s office. I did not understand the significance of that … Continue reading The Ark Royal

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Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Turks? Part I: Background of the Turkish, Ottoman Empire

by Heather R. Darsie The Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299 by Osman Uthman. Uthman’s name was transliterated into “Ottoman,” giving the Empire its name. For perspective, Edward I, known as Longshanks, was King of England. Philip IV, known as the Fair, was King of France, and Albert I was the Holy Roman Emperor. No one had given any thought to the Tudors, the Valois, … Continue reading Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Turks? Part I: Background of the Turkish, Ottoman Empire

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Herzlichen Willkommen!

von Heather R. Darsie Herzlichen Willkommen auf meiner Website! Ich gerne über Geschichte des 16. Jahrhunderts lernen und schreiben. Ich bin Amerikanerin und studierte Deutsch seit ich 15 Jahre alt war. Ich habe eine Biografie über das Leben der Anna von Kleve (1515 – 1557) aus der deutschen Perspektive geschrieben. Es ist meine Hoffnung, dass mein Buch, Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‚Beloved Sister‘ … Continue reading Herzlichen Willkommen!

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Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII: The Last Love Letter

by Heather R. Darsie Henry VIII of England’s last love letter to Anne Boleyn shows how close and far the couple felt to achieving their purpose of an annulment for Henry from Katharine of Aragon, which would pave the way for Anne to marry Henry. Henry is also chiding Anne just a bit, referencing her “inutile and vain” thoughts, or baseless flights of fancy. He … Continue reading Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII: The Last Love Letter

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Anna of Cleves and the March 2019 Tudor Summit!

by Heather R. Darsie A portion of this was originally posted on QueenAnneBoleyn.com I am honored to announce that I am a guest on Sunday, 3 March 2019 at the semi-annual Tudor Summit. If you would like to learn more about me and my look into Anna’s life, please stop by the Tudor Summit, March 2019. Interviews are taking place all weekend, so do check out … Continue reading Anna of Cleves and the March 2019 Tudor Summit!

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