by Heather R. Darsie The 19th of June 2018 marks the 452nd birthday of James I and VI of England and Scotland. Unification between the two countries, though at times strained, was brought by James’ ascending the throne of England… Read More ›
This and That
A Simplification of English Heraldry and Comment on the Arms of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
by Heather R. Darsie In case you missed it on http://queenanneboleyn.com/2018/05/27/simplification-english-heraldry-comment-arms-duke-duchess-sussex-heather-r-darsie/ On Saturday, 19 May 2018, Prince Harry was declared Duke of Sussex in the early morning before his wedding. Through her marriage to the Duke of Sussex, Rachel Meghan Markle… Read More ›
Allowing Ads
Hello, everyone! I am going to give running ads on my site a try. If you find that the ads detract from your experience, please do let me know. I do not wish to adversely affect your experience. Thank you… Read More ›
Who were the Huguenots? A Brief History Concerning the 1500’s
by Heather R. Darsie The Huguenots were French Protestants, formed as a part of the general Reformation that started in Germany because of Martin Luther and swept through the Continent. It hit France around 1517, where the movement quickly grew… Read More ›
About Lady Day
by Heather R. Darsie In case you missed it on Tudors Dynasty at http://www.tudorsdynasty.com/about-lady-day-and-other-major-days-guest-post/ The Christian Feast of the Annunciation takes place on 25 March of every year. It celebrates the day when the Virgin Mary learned that she had… Read More ›
Away in April
Hello, Dear Reader! I will be away from at least 18 April through 30 April. In the meantime, I would encourage you to visit TudorsDynasty.com or QueenAnneBoleyn.com. I look forward to bringing you more interesting topics upon my return! In… Read More ›
An Italian Tudor at the Doge’s Court
by Heather R. Darsie In an unassuming hallway leading visitors to the Doge’s Palace in Venice, Italy from the Staircase of Giants and out through the Porta della Carta, there is an extraordinary feature adorning the ceiling not once, but… Read More ›
The Iberian House of Trastamara
by Heather R. Darsie When thinking about the important players of the Renaissance, particularly during the reign of Henry VIII of England, one recalls the powerful families of the English Tudors, French Valois, and Burgundian Habsburgs. The family that is… Read More ›
Who was a True Renaissance Prince? Part IV: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
by Heather R. Darsie This is Part IV of a four-part series, which seeks to look at what were considered the attributes of a Renaissance prince, and who of our four princes embodied the ideals of the Renaissance best. What… Read More ›
Who was a True Renaissance Prince? Part III: Henry VIII of England
by Heather R. Darsie This is Part III of a four-part series, which seeks to look at what were considered the attributes of a Renaissance prince, and who of our four princes embodied the ideals of the Renaissance best. What… Read More ›
