by Heather R. Darsie Be sure to stop by the following places on the following days to enjoy the book tour! The articles feature information that did not quite make it into Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‘Beloved Sister’, plus… Read More ›
This and That
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
Dashing through the Snow: Dangers of Alcohol Consumption in Reformation-Era Augsburg
by Heather R. Darsie The Imperial City of Augsburg is known for the important German Reformation document of the Augsburg Confession. The wealthy banking family, the Fuggers, are from Augsburg and some of their buildings still stand. This includes the… Read More ›
A History of Beer Brewing in Germany and the Low Countries
by Heather R. Darsie Happy New Year, everyone! My very best wishes to you for a prosperous 2019! Pieter Bruegel the Elder, “The Wedding Dance,” c. 1566, via Wikimedia Commons. When asked about trades which had a large impact upon… Read More ›
ANNOUNCEMENT Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s Beloved Sister
from Heather R. Darsie I am pleased to inform you that after almost four years of research and writing, my new biography entitled, Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s Beloved Sister will be released by Amberley Books of the UK in Spring… Read More ›
Pope Paul III
by Heather R. Darsie Alessandro Farnese was born on 29 February 1468 at Canino, Latium, which was in the Papal States. Educated at the University of Pisa and Lorenzo de Medici’s court, he was prepared to take on the career… Read More ›
