a: number of progresses in Henry VIII’s reign.b: percentage of dynasty under the rule of a woman.c: number of Spanish ships destroyed during the Armada battle in 1588.d: number of days Jane Grey spent in the Tower before her execution.e: none of the above

I’m thrilled to share my conversation with Annie Garthwaite, author of wonderful books about Cecily Neville and the women around her.The women of the Wars of the Roses come into focus in Annie’s novels, and we see how they shaped the history

I’ve been reimagining my bookshelves after getting new carpet in my office.I started with my Tudor collection, of course.What do you think of my organization?.Do you spy any of your favorite Tudor books?.Am I missing anything?

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One of the most amazing women in Medieval England was Cecily.She was the daughter of Joan Beaufort.She married Richard, third Duke of York and became matriarch of the house of York.Later this week, I’ll be sharing my conversation with the amazing Annie Garthwaite, a Cecily expert

I’m excited about the entries on this month’s Tudor Trivia!.If you haven’t sent your “Kings’ Reigns” answers in, you have until July 31. Answer in the comments to enter for your chance to win a prize!.Another question is coming this month, so brush up on your Tudor Trivia!

Happy Summer! Time for reading and fun!.We’ll be having “Fun with Fiction” this month on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics.Our July Summer Specials will feature some of my favorite historic fiction authors. What are your favorite summer reads?

Tudor Tuesday.In Tudor England 1553, rumours were spreading.King Edward VI was known to be very ill, and some thought he was dead.Why hadn’t his death been announced, and Mary proclaimed Queen??.Edward had created a “Devise for the Succession” naming his cousin Jane Queen

Medieval Monday.More Eleanor of Aquitaine fun facts.She had some very controversial grandparents.Her grandfather, Duke Willem IX of Aquitaine, was known as the “Troubadour Duke”.Some of his poetry was X-rated!.He is credited with the beginnings of courtly love in southern France

RT @peggyflanagan: Just keep doing the next good thing. That’s all that’s asked of us in this moment. That’s it.

Counting down to October !!.

Wow! This looks amazing!!.

Great opportunity! Grab this book in paperback. What a great cover!!.

RT @btnshakespeare: "Let's all cry 'Peace, freedom and liberty!".Our Julius Caesar 2021 #ShakespeareSunday

Happy 4th of July. Celebrate. It’s our country too. The Declaration of Independence & Constitution still count. We all matter. Take care of yourself, friends. History shows us what’s possible. Good can prevail.

Let’s play a numbers game. Answer in the comments to enter for your chance to win a prize! Or tag me @shakeuphistory. Prizes include history fun packs, history e-books, and copies of Tudors by the Numbers! You have until July 31 to enter. Thanks for playing!

Hope you are all participating in this great journey!!😀.

So grateful to my guests and listeners for Season 5 of Royals, Rebels, and Romantics. Now a bit of time off for summer work on my next book and new courses. What are you doing this summer?

RT @wabbey: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God'. Matthew 5: 9

The trial of Sir Thomas More started 1 July 1535. He was charged with treason according to Henry VIII’s Treason Act. He refused to swear to the Oath of Succession, which recognized Henry as the Supreme Head of the Church of England