The Crown: Act of God
Previously on The Crown: Elizabeth came to the throne and almost immediately found herself browbeaten and bullied by, well, everyone. It's a fine, clear day, but trouble's a-brewing. At the...
The Crown: Wolferton Splash
Netflix has really pushed the boat out with this one. Everyone buzzed about that massive budget, and I will say: it was well spent. This is beautiful to look at,...
Wolf Hall: Shut up, shut up, shut up!
Previously on Wolf Hall: Anne miscarried again, so Henry told Cromwell to find a way to get rid of her, so he can move on to Jane Seymour. Cromwell’s having...
Wolf Hall: Crows
Previously on Wolf Hall: More was put to death for refusing to acknowledge Henry as head of the church, Anne failed to produce a son, and Cromwell found himself drawn...
Wolf Hall: No More
Previously on Wolf Hall: Henry broke from the Catholic church so he could finally be with Anne. Cromwell continued his incredible climb, and More began his inevitable fall. Anne, as...
Trivia Tuesday: Weapons of War
This Week’s Question: Which weapon’s superiority over the crossbow was proven at the Battle of Crecy in 1346? Last Week’s Question: The scandalous marriage of Maria Walpole to the Duke...
Ka-Boom!
On 3 August 1460, King James II of Scotland died when one of his new toys—a cannon imported from Flanders—exploded during the siege of Roxburgh Castle. Up until then, James...
Monmouth’s Rebellion
On July 15, 1685, Monmouth’s Rebellion ended when James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and illegitimate son of Charles II, was executed in London for attempting to depose his uncle, James...
A King’s Ransom
On 13 July 1174, King William I of Scotland, known as William the Lion, was captured by Henry II’s troops during the Battle of Alnwick, an engagement during the Revolt...
The White Queen: Brother Against Brother
Previously on The White Queen: Elizabeth cursed George, who subsequently lost his firstborn son. Richard married Anne Neville, Margaret married a Yorkist and became one of Elizabeth’s ladies-in-waiting, and Elizabeth...