Jangles with Jane: Special Edition
The morning of Anne’s execution was emotional but proved that in moments of extreme cruelty, peace can be found. I wasn’t supposed to be there. I couldn’t let her go through this alone, so I found myself in a servant’s uniform and the rest is history. We were in the queen’s lodgings at The Tower […]
Jangles with Jane Volume 6
Jangles with Lady Jane Volume 6 As you all know, Henry VIII was a lech, a libertine, and the worst example of what a king should be. We know this because of his past relationships. Henry divorced his wife, Catherine of Aragon, after 23 years of marriage. His reasoning? She could not deliver him a […]
Jangles with Jane Volume 5
I was haunting the palace today and overheard some juicy jangles—no I wasn’t actually seeking out gossip. I was in fact actively spying…because why not? I can. Did you know that there were numerous attempts on Queen Elizabeth’s life (this would be the first Queen Elizabeth) Anne Boleyn’s daughter, my niece? Let’s chat about one […]
The Tudor Weirdness
I have always been interested in the Tudor Dynasty especially Anne Boleyn. I remember reading books about her when I was a child. (That’s why the next book I’m planning will be all about her!)A few years ago, my husband took us all to England and I got to walk where Anne Boleyn walked. I […]
Anne Boleyn’s Execution
Four hundred and eighty five years ago, on May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn was executed for high crimes and treason, all of which she was innocent. She was the first English queen to be executed. Let’s go through her last hours. Anne celebrated Mass for the last time as the […]
Cooking with 500 Year old Recipes
In a rare twist of fate, I was able to attend Tudor-Con. Because of COVID it was remote and not at their usual location out east, and I was naked cartwheels happy over it. Being married to an Asian man who wouldn’t feel comfortable dressing up in Medieval attire, and I who would want […]
Top Ten History Themed YouTube Channels
Happy August Hauntlings. I can’t believe that it’s the last month of the summer. Anyone else lusting after backpacks and notebooks? Have you gotten your planner for next year? I haven’t done that yet, but I am working with a great accomplishment planner. Let me know if you want me to do a review […]
The Tudor Weirdness
I have always been interested in the Tudor Dynasty especially Anne Boleyn. I remember reading books about her when I was a child. (That’s why the next book I’m planning will be all about her!)A few years ago, my husband took us all to England and I got to walk where Anne Boleyn walked. I […]