Look what’s on for pre-order! #stuarts #stuartdynasty #scottishhistory #maryqueenofscots
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I am delighted to give a presentation about Mary of Burgundy and Margaret of Austria for next year’s 365 Days with Medieval & Renaissance Wonder Women! Won’t you join me? Natalie Grueninger #maryofburgundy #margaretofaustria #womenshistory

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In case you missed it on Natalie Grueninger, I reposted on my website: maidensandmanuscripts.com/2024/04/08/res… #anneofcleves #annaofcleves #hansholbeintheyounger

After a sorrowful past week at work, I managed to resume writing my next book (expected 2025). I know I will find more solace in history this week and hope to share some updates with all of you in the coming days.

A dark week at work over here. Remember to slow down and pay attention when driving, or you will kill someone.

palm, f/m.n: palm (tree). (PALM / ˈpalm) Image: Bible moralisée de Naples; Naples, c. 1340-1350; Bibliothèque BnF Français 9561, f. 162r. #OldEnglish #WOTD

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I just submitted the corrected plating and proof for “Stuart Spouses: A Compendium of Consorts from James I of Scotland to Queen Anne of Great Britain”! All I have left is to complete the index! 🎉 #stuarts aturday #stuartdynasty #stuarts #royalhistory #scottishhistory

Proud to be quoted in this article by the Smithsonian on Holbein's wonderfully evocative Anne of Cleves portrait. If you're able to visit the painting, on display in Louvre in Paris, you will come face-to-face with Anna, as Holbein intended!

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#OTD in history, 21 March 1556, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, was burned at the stake in Oxford for heresy and high treason during the reign of Mary I. #englishreformation #tudor #tudor history #marytudor #maryiofengland #thomascranmer

#OTD , 20 March 1525, the Twelve Articles were adopted by the leaders of the German Peasants’ War. They are recognized as the first written set of human rights in the world. The Peasants’ War was an alarming time for Anna of Cleves and her family. #germanhistory #annaofcleves

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I am pleased to announce that I will be guest editor for a special issue of The Explicator journal on the topic of ‘Shakespeare and His Contemporaries’.

The Call for Papers can be found via the following link:

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A fool & his 17thC #cat (BM)

The cat has much attitude.

It was wonderful to have the chance to discuss my research with Natalie! I hope everyone enjoys. If anyone has any further questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

My pleasure! I am thrilled with the results!

Here’s me with the Anna of Cleves portrait by Holbein the Younger back in 2016.

Looks like the Musée du Louvre restored the famous Holbein portrait of Anna of Cleves! Gorgeous!

#OTD in history, 12 March 1539, Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl/Wiltshire, died at Hever Castle. Of his 5 children, only his daughter Mary survived him. His diplomatic career led to his rise at court that met its peak when his daughter Anne became England’s queen. #anneboleyn #tudors

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