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The Wax Seal that Started Everything

by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. On 10 April 2026, I had the absolute pleasure of presenting the keynote speech for the Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature, held this year at Minot State University. It is rather long for a blog post, as it took me roughly forty-five minutes to deliver the speech. Please bear with me; I believe the message is applicable … Continue reading The Wax Seal that Started Everything

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This and That

A Personal Note on Internet Discourse and a Request

by Heather R. Darsie, JD Today, Dear Reader, 20 February, is the anniversary of Edward VI of England’s coronation in 1547. As I do from time to time, I posted a little info about it on social media. I also mentioned that Edward’s father, Henry VIII of England, was buried days earlier at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. A curious interaction followed afterward. A person … Continue reading A Personal Note on Internet Discourse and a Request

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