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Divine Right and Crisis: The Fate of Charles I
Charles: What’s in a name? Charles, is a name largely associated with drama and failure in British history. Odd choice then that the late Queen chose it for her first born son, the current Charles III. Seriously, this is never… Continue reading
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Why the Hate for Historical Fiction?
More and more as I make the rounds in various historical/period piece groups on social media, I’m starting to see some passionate divisions on people’s feelings on historical fiction. Some, especially in the academic community are hard against it. Academics… Continue reading
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The Crown Corner- Princess Margaret: Love, Loss, and the Townsend Affair
Fans who have watched Princess Margaret’s tragic storyline via The Crown, likely were left with one impression by its conclusion- if only Margaret had been allowed to marry Peter Townsend, things would have ended up different for her. Margaret, became… Continue reading
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Ethel Kennedy- An Open Letter of Adoration.
To be honest- I started writing this 3 days ago, when Kerry Kennedy announced that her mother, Ethel Kennedy had suffered a stroke. Given that Ethel was 96, it felt like this turn of events was likely signaling the end.… Continue reading
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Historical Hot Take: Fangirl Tourism- Don’t Be That Person…
We’ve all heard stories in the news about people defacing, or vandalizing historical places and artifacts. Recently, an unsupervised child, broke an ancient artifact at a museum, years ago in Philadelphia, a mentally ill man attacked the Liberty Bell with… Continue reading
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The Complex Reign of James I: Politics and Personal Scandals
Last week we looked at the woman who started it all Mary, Queen of Scots. This week’s focus, her son James VI/I is making quite the comeback in 2024, and I’m not sure it’s the one he would have wanted.… Continue reading
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The Complex History of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots is a tough historical figure to present. Tragic narrative aside, much of the issue is in how she is often portrayed. Mary’s life has provided the perfect backdrop for dazzling Hollywood epics with full period costume… Continue reading
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Historical Hot Take- Queen Consort vs. Queen
A few nights ago, I was watching a documentary on Prince Philip and his steadfast and loyal role, two steps behind Queen Elizabeth II. The documentary painted Philip as a young newlywed who struggled in his role of consort given… Continue reading
A Courtly Affair: A Blog of Royal Intrigue and Modern British History 