August 15 – A woman who suffered Elizabeth I’s wrath
On this day in history, 15th August 1603, the burial of Lady Mary Scudamore (née Shelton) took place…
Elizabeth I
Becoming Elizabeth Episode 8 – Season Finale – To death we must stoop
The season finale of Becoming Elizabeth sees us fast-forwarding two months from the end of the last episode,…
August 9 – Elizabeth I: “I have the heart and stomach of a king”
On this day in Tudor history, 9th August 1588, Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of King Henry VIII and…
Just who was the real Elizabeth I?
As you know, I've been rather disappointed in the Starz series, "Becoming Elizabeth", as I don't feel it's…
August 3 – The new queen and her half-sister process through London
On this day in Tudor history, 3rd August 1553, the newly proclaimed queen, Mary I, daughter of Henry…
August 1 – The birth of John Ashley (Astley), loyal servant to Elizabeth I
On this day in Tudor history, 1st August 1596, courtier John Ashley (Astley died). He and his wife…
July 31 – Elizabeth writes to her stepmother, Catherine Parr
On this day in Tudor history, 31st July 1544 and 1548, in the reigns of Henry VIII and…