Monthly Archives: August 2018

Tudor Summit, September 2-3

Posted on August 29, 2018 by emnnfld

The Tudor Summit A two day online event bringing together Tudor history enthusiasts from all over the world to connect with each other and listen to interviews and lectures from some of the leading Tudor History historians, bloggers, and podcasters. … Continue reading →

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St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

Posted on August 24, 2018 by emnnfld

The Massacre of Protestant Huguenots occurred on August 24, 1572.  One “history sheet” from a Cologne printer gives this portrayal of the event 

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Sir Walter Raleigh’s 400th Anniversary

Posted on August 24, 2018 by emnnfld

“2018 marks 400 years since the death by execution of one of the most remarkable men of Shakespeare’s period, Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh is popularly known for bringing back the first potatoes from Virginia, for popularising tobacco, and for placing his … Continue reading →

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