Hear ye! Dr Erica Canela, Mark Turnbull, and I are very pleased to announce the first-ever history festival dedicated to Stuart Britain, 1603-1714! Join us for a weekend of history with incredible speakers (we will be sharing our lineup of speakers and more information in the upcoming days). I’m so excited to be a co-founder of this festival… Read on
Hear ye! There are many in-person events and online events that make up my 2025 schedule. For book signings, you don’t have to buy my book there, you can always bring copies you have at home and I’ll happily sign them for free. If, however, you’d like to purchase a signed bookplate, these are available for £1. I… Read on
‘Elizabeth was king, now James is queen’, one anonymous English author wrote around 1623, and it is this quote which begins Queen James, which was released today in the United Kingdom. I recently had the delight of having its author, historian Gareth Russell, back on my show for Season 2, Episode 2 of Stuart Saturday Live. It is… Read on
Historian Heather R. Darsie, who was my first guest for Season 2 of Stuart Saturday Live, is best known for her work on Tudor women such as Anne of Cleves (and I’m looking forward to reading her forthcoming book on Katharine of Aragon for Amberley Publishing). She recently, however, stepped into the world of Stuart history with her… Read on
King Charles I (1600-1649) had a life marked by tragedy, plots, war, and bloodshed (all culminating in his beheading). Coming from an already grim heritage (his grandmother was Mary, Queen of Scots, after all), he was born in Scotland to James VI of Scotland and Anna of Denmark. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, this… Read on
Hello, and Happy New Year! It is, at present, exceedingly blustery outside as I sit quietly pondering over many things. 2024 was a busy year for my family and me: not only did we have our live show once a month, but I had book edits, in-person and online events, promotional work, and finally, the publication of my… Read on
The name of Bernini is one that all fans of Baroque sculpture instantly recognise because of the beauty and importance of his work. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, born in 1598 and died in 1681, is known for such works as The Rape of Proserpina (1621-22), the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (1647-52), David (1623-24), among many others. His works are known… Read on
John Dee: A 17th Century Morality Tale O what pity that such a man should fall into such a delusion! ~ Méric Casaubon If you visit Mortlake and wander into the St. Mary’s church, you will find a plaque that reads: Near this place lie the remains of John Dee MA, Clerk in Holy Orders 1527 ~… Read on