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Will the Mystery of the Princes in the Tower Finally Have Answers?
Could the mystery of the Princes in the Tower finally be solved?
In 1674, workers (while remodeling the Tower of London) came upon two child skeletons that were hidden in box under a staircase. Instantly, to the 17th century contemporaries, these bones were assumed to have been the lost Plantagenet princes (Edward V and Prince Richard). Sir Thomas More, in his histories, wrote specifically that…
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Add to Your Reading List: A Testament of Youth
I did not truly realize the impact of World War I on the youth of that generation until after I read Testament of Youth (by Vera Brittain). Highly recommended memoir from a female point of view #history
“I suppose it is better to have had such splendid friends as those three were rather than not to have had any particular friends at all, but yet, now that all are gone, it seems that whatever was of value in life has tumbled down like a house of cards.”
-Letter from Edward to Brittain in response to the death of their friend, Victor
Edward Brittain, Roland Leighton, Victor Richardson
I have spent…
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The Declaration of Independence and its Legacy
Declaration of Independence and its Legacy #history
This week celebrated one of the most important events in American history. Wednesday, July 4, was the anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence and, after spending some of the week in Boston, I find myself full of the Revolutionary spirit! I wanted to create some blog posts this month that highlight some of the key events leading to the break of the American colonies from…
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Victoria Woodhull: First Female Presidential Candidate and Activist
Did you know the first female presidential candidate actually ran for office in 1872? This was before women even had the right to vote! Read to learn more about the fascinating story of Victoria Woodhull.
Victoria Claflin was born on September 23, 1838 in Homer, Ohio. She was the seventh of ten children and was closest to her youngest sister, Tennessee. She grew up in a very rural area and her parents were considered “undesirable” in society. Her father was a con man and her mother a religious fanatic. Victoria would learn the valuable trade of fortune telling and how to be a medium through her…
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Places to See: Ancient Spanish Monastery, Miami, FL
Check out this medieval site located in America!
In the 20th century, 11,000 wooden crates were brought across the Atlantic in order to rebuild one of the most beautiful (and oldest) buildings. I visited Miami this weekend and was able to tour this amazing place. I was astounded at the beauty and overall peaceful feeling while in this ancient Spanish Monastery. It is most likely the oldest building in America and I felt I needed to share its…
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A Mania for Tulips! The Economic Craze that Rocked the Dutch Republic
A single tulip could make you rich! Learn more about the economic mania that hit the Dutch Republic in the 17th century! #history
Take a moment to imagine that by selling a single tulip bulb that you would be able to pay off your entire house. You could even use that profit to buy a better and grander house. You could get that nice car you always dreamed about just by selling a single bulb! Not even the flower itself! This may sound crazy or just wishful thinking, but during the 1630s in the Dutch Republic a Tulip Mania…
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Best Escapes from the Tower of London!
So you want to escape from the Tower of London...#history #greatescapes
So I see you’re a prisoner, thrown into the Tower by order of the King/Queen. What are you in for? Were you a traitor to the crown? Did you fall out of royal favor? Or were you just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Whether you are truly innocent or guilty or whether you are rich or poor; your fate will remain the same. You need to take matters into your own hands and plan an escape! The…
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Portrait Analysis: Lord Horatio Nelson
New portrait revealed showing a different version of Lord Nelson than usually portrayed. What do you think? #history #art
Lord Horatio Nelson is still viewed as one of the greats in British history and, as a result, his portraits throughout time reflect an almost divine man. It is natural that he would be depicted as the hero that the public wanted to see. He is tall with perfect skin and is decked out in his prim and proper military uniform. Though many of the portraits do portray his missing arm, Nelson actually…
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The Animals in the Tower: A Brief History of the Royal Menagerie
Did you know medieval King Henry III had an elephant? Read more to learn about the history of the Tower of London's Menagerie! #history
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a documentary of the Tower of London while watching television and, of course, it immediately peaked my interest. I have always been interested in the Tower’s history because so much has happened there in over 900 years of history. This includes some of the most dramatic events in English history as the Tower was used not only as royal residence, but as a prison…
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Lady Ada Lovelace: "Enchantress of Numbers"
Lady Lovelace the "Enchantress of Numbers" Read about the contributions this Victorian woman made to the development of the computer! #history #technology #biography
While watching an episode of Victoria on Masterpiece PBS, we were introduced to a fascinating woman of science, Lady Ada Lovelace. Her character intrigued me so much because of how unique she was for the time that I went on to research her even more! I wanted to focus a blog post on her and it has been challenging. Much of the math/computer science that Ada works with is complicated and does go…
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Documenting History: The Story of the Civil War's Forgotten Sketch Artists
What was photojournalism like during the Civil War? Read about the on-site Special artists whose sketches appeared in newspapers countrywide! #history #civilwar
When you think of Civil War art the first thing that comes to mind is the photography, right? It was groundbreaking as it was a fairly new invention and was able to capture an exact representation of a moment in time. The photograph is so common today that it may actually surprise you that most contemporaries during the Civil War never saw any of these battlefield photographs as the technology…
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Boudica's Quest for Vengeance Part 2
Part Two! Find out what happens next to Boudica and her army of rebels! #history #ancient history #Boudica
As seen in my previous post, Boudica had surpassed all expectations. She shocked the ancient world by inspiring an army of thousands of Britons to finally take back what had been theirs originally. They were fighting against the abuses her people had faced for seventeen years at the hands of the Romans. Boudica and her warriors had burnt the great city of Camulodunum to the ground and decimated…
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Boudica's Quest for Vengeance Part 1
Part one of the thrilling story of the rebellion that shocked Rome led by warrior Queen Boudica! Stay tuned for Part 2! #history #ancient history #Britannia
This is a post (well now posts) I have been looking forward to creating for a while. It is the story of Boudica, the warrior queen, who led her army of Britons on to fight against their Roman oppressors in 60 AD. Not much is known about her personally, yet her legend lives on through books, shows, statues, art, etc. The name Boudica is easiest to understand as a Celtic version of Victoria, this…
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Elizabeth's Journey to Queenship
This week commemorates the 458 year anniversary of Elizabeth I's coronation. Read to learn how her past affected her rule in the future! #history #elizabethi #blog
To the North, South, East, and West she was proclaimed Queen and to each proclamation an approval was received from the congregation. The moment she had waited for had come. She made a solemn oath in front of God to defend the Church, uphold the laws, and use justice and mercy in judgements. She knelt and accepted the anointing from the bishop of Carlisle. Slowly she stood up, taking in the…
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Ever Wonder what was on a Pirates Reading List? The Story of Blackbeard, the Queen Anne's Revenge, and new Archaeological Evidence
Blackbeard's Story and new evidence recovered from the Queen Anne's Revenge #history #pirates
I always like to keep up on new archaeological information because amazing stories from history are found almost every day. Recently, preserved scraps of paper (about the size of a quarter) were found in the excavation of the shipwreck of Queen Anne’s Revenge. This is a very famous ship as it was the flagship of Blackbeard’s feared pirate fleet. But what is so important about these little pieces…
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Happy 2018! Nonfiction Picks to Add to your Reading List!
Non-Fiction Picks to Boost Your 2018 Reading List! #history #books
Happy New Year everyone! I am very excited to begin anew in 2018 as 2017 was not the best year for me. Starting this blog has been important to me in order to keep my passion for history and writing in my life. A few of my 2018 resolutions include growing this blog, keeping on a once to week schedule, and just write daily whether it be creative writing, historical for the blog, or even just…
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The Story of the Christmas Tree
Who was the first to bring the Christmas Tree to England? #christmas #history
Merry Christmas Eve! I hope everyone’s Holiday Season has been amazing! In this post I wanted to examine the tradition of the Christmas tree. Many believe that Victoria and Albert were the first to bring the Christmas tree to England, but (and this was new to me as well) it had already been an existing tradition for the royal family. The first known Christmas tree was actually set up in the…
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