Tag: tudor history
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The Court of King Henry VIII and the Importance of Dynastic Portraiture
The Tudor dynasty leveraged portraiture to assert their legitimacy and power, with images emphasizing ancestry and wealth. Emily Jones considers portraits of Henry VIII and his heirs as not only symbolising dynastic continuity but also reinforcing monarchical authority and stability throughout turbulent political times.
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Daughter of Castile to Queen of England: A Brief Biography of Catherine of Aragon and Her Place in Tudor England
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, navigated complex political alliances since childhood. Narrated by Ishaabhya Tripathi, away from merely her tumultuous marriage and lack of male heirs, Catherine’s life profoundly impacting English and European history.
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My Favourite Inaccuracies in The CW’s Reign
The CW’s Reign is packed with amusing historical inaccuracies as it presents a fictionalised version of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Marnie Camping-Harris reveals her favourite inaccuracies and why they make the series more enjoyable.
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Anne of Cleves: Sociologically, Psychologically, and Reality
Anne of Cleves, often overlooked amidst the other five wives of Henry VIII, is remembered primarily as “the ugly one”. Harry Fry challenges this perception and highlights the need for a revisionist history of Anne.
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Shakespeare: The Original Orchestrator of ‘Fake News’
Shakespeare’s characterisation of Richard III has had an enduring impact on the Yorkist king’s legacy. Ella Gibson questions whether this representation is fair or accurate.
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‘Wicked wife, accuser of her own husband’: Should we forgive Jane Boleyn?
Jane Boleyn has long been remembered as the jealous wife of George Boleyn who testified against her husband and sister-in-law to bring about their downfalls. Arianna North Castell challenges this perception and emphasises the need for a revisionist history of Jane.
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