Thomas Cromwell, Elizabeth Tudor’s Parliamentary Diarist
by Beth von Staats _________________________________ If we are lucky, we have a friend or two in our lives, people so close that we just know... Read more
Category: The Tudor Thomases (Beth von Staats)
Elizabeth Barton, Holy Maid of Kent — Blessed, Mad or Cursed?
In every historical era, including today’s, we can look towards people of great celebrity, “superstars” for lack of a better term, who rose from poverty... Read more
The Softer Side of Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex
by Beth von Staats __________________________ His speech is low and rapid, his manner assured; he is at home in courtroom or waterfront, bishop’s palace or... Read more
Queen Mary Tudor, Was She Out for Revenge? (Thomas Cranmer: Martyred 21 March 1556)
by Beth von Staats Queen Mary Tudor — Was She Out for Revenge? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Editor’s Note: This article includes an excerpt from Thomas Cranmer in... Read more
A Godfather’s Solemn Charge — The Coronation of King Edward VI
By Beth von Staats _______________________________ Today marks the anniversary of the Coronation of Edward, Sixth of his name, King of England, France and Ireland, Defender... Read more
BBC One’s “Six Wives with Lucy Worsley” and the Positive Influence of “Popular History”…
by Beth von Staats ____________________________________ Who in heaven’s name is Joel Golby? As an American whose news and editorial obsessions include CNN, PBS television, and The... Read more
The Martyrdom of Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex
by Beth von Staats _______________________________ “Most gracious Prince, I cry for mercy, mercy, mercy!” – Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex – _______________________________ Thomas Cromwell,... Read more
Tudor Martyr of Archbishop, King and Saint: John Frith
by Beth von Staats ________________________________________ Merciful God, who hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou has made, nor wouldest the death of a... Read more
From Charles Brandon to Superman — Henry Cavill
by Beth von Staats ____________________________ ____________________________ As advertised on the front page of the website, to celebrate the release of Sarah Bryson’s brilliant biography Charles... Read more
Queen Elizabeth is 90 Years Young Today! To Celebrate, Enjoy Some QE2 Fun Facts!
. _________________________________ “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the... Read more