Tag: Tudors
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Conceptualising Longevity within the Theoretical Wheel of Fortune: Trajan, Henry VIII, and Mao’s Cult of Personality
Harry Fry considers the concept of the wheel of fortune in relation to rulers spanning across history, from Roman Emperor Trajan to Mao Zedong.
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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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A Conversation at Kenilworth Castle, July 1575
Naomi Wallace explores a potential moment between Elizabeth I and a dear friend and suitor in this fiction piece.
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Six the Musical: A History Student’s Perspective
Six the Musical has been a smash hit since it first ran in 2017, but how does it hold up historically? Naomi Wallace analyses its portrayal of the six wives.
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Interview with Kate McCaffrey, Assistant Curator at Hever Castle
Historian and Assistant Curator at Hever Castle, Kate McCaffrey conducted pioneering research on Anne Boleyn’s Book of Hours. Naomi Wallace interviews Kate where she discusses her intriguing discoveries and career.
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Princess on the Streets: How Catherine of Aragon Came to Live on the Strand
Following the sudden death of her first husband, Catherine of Aragon found herself thrust into poverty and turmoil regarding her consequent betrothal. Marnie Camping-Harris discusses the turbulent formative years of the future Queen of England.
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