Blanke History: The untold story of the Black Tudors
Charlotte Small explores the often overlooked story of the Black Tudors through an analysis of John Blanke, a Black Tudor Musician.
AUTHOR: CHARLOTTE SMALL
Tag Archive: The Tudors
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The Rise and Fall of Edmund Dudley: the “hawk” of Henry VII?
Should we take the negative reputation of infamous Henrician minister Edmund Dudley at face value? This article outlines his life and career in order to explore the realities of his representation.
AUTHOR: LAURA FLANNIGAN
Tudor Royal Palaces – More Than Just Hampton Court?
Hampton Court Palace is the most famous of the Tudor dynasty. However, it was but one of a repertoire of many architectural marvels. This article explores the construction and use of other grand palaces used by the Tudors.
AUTHOR: JESS AYRES
“The King is Dead: The Last Will and Testament of Henry VIII” by Suzannah Libscomb (2015)
An interesting review of Suzannah Libscomb’s “The King is Dead” book, published last year.
AUTHOR: MAISY SZABO
Lady Jane Grey: The Most Overlooked Tudor Monarch
An insight into the life of Lady Jane Grey, a Tudor monarch who held the throne for nine days in 1553.
AUTHOR: EMILY DUNN
“Close the wall up with our English dead”: does Shakespeare’s Henry V actually problematise Agincourt?
A contextualisation of Shakespeare’s play, Henry V, which allows for exploration of the portrayal of Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
AUTHOR: LAURA FLANNIGAN
Why Did Elizabeth I Never Marry?
Elizabeth I is known as the Virgin Queen. This article surveys the potential reasons behind why she never married, a decision that caused the death of the Tudor dynasty.
AUTHOR: JESSICA AYRES
Anne Boleyn: A Romantic Heroine?
This article examines the romanticised representations of Anne Boleyn portrayed by historians and artists centuries after her death, with particular focus on Victorian perspectives on her character and execution.
AUTHOR: LAUREN MILLER
On This Day in 1491 – The Birth of Henry VIII
An insight into perceptions of Henry VIII and interpretations of his rule. Who was Henry VIII? AUTHOR: LAURA FLANNIGAN