Discovered Diamond: Traitor's Knot - Book of the Month (July 2017)
Discovered Diamond: Traitor's Knot July 2017
Traitor's Knot: 2016 RTTA Finalist (Medieval/Renaissance)
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Category Archives: 17th century
The Hudson’s Bay Company: a 17th century multicultural start up
The Hudson’s Bay Company is known for it’s iconic striped blanket, but did you know that it a multicultural start up, founded nearly 350 years ago by two French trappers, a German Prince and an English King? Continue reading
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The Countess of Carlisle
The real life inspiration for Alexandre Dumas’s Milady: 17th century socialite and femme fatale, Lucy Hay. Continue reading
#OTD in 1645: The Battle of Naseby + an excerpt from Traitor’s Knot
#OTD 1645 the Battle of Naseby was won by the Parliamentarians and signalled the beginning of the end for King Charles I. Continue reading
Charles Stuart, Prince of Wales
Who was Charles II before becoming the Merry Monarch. On the 387th anniversary of his birth, I explore his early years as the Prince of Wales. Continue reading
Maypole madness
The Puritans banned the maypole and other fun stuff in 1644. Continue reading
Posted in 17th century
Tagged 17th century enthusiast, Beltane, Greek Easter, May Day, May festival, maypole, Ordinance, Puritans
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The Mystery of the Lobster in the Tower of London
Where’s the lobster in the Tower of London? The chase is on. Continue reading
Posted in 17th century
Tagged Crown Jewels, Jewel Tower, Lobster in the Tower, Plymouth Fountain, sea-monsters, the Tower of London
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Worcester’s Commandery
I’ve always felt a strong connection to the Commandery. It’s history runs deep. As you can imagine, speaking before the Battle of Worcester Society in the Great Hall of the Commandery was an unparalleled thrill. If you missed reading about … Continue reading
