Poetry and prose are a canvas where a writer uses words to paint different shades of life with colors of emotion
On the 24th March of 1603, Queen Elizabeth I, the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, died at Richmond Palace. She ruled England for almost forty five years. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the second […]
One of my readers asked me the question what would have happened if Holy Roman Emperor Charles V had invaded England and had dethroned King Henry VIII. First of all, I want to say that it is highly unlikely that the emperor would have decided […]
On the 4th of March 1522, the English court enjoyed a masked ball and pageant in honour of the Imperial ambassadors. This event is traditionally considered the day of Anne Boleyn’s official debut at the court. Anne had grown up in […]
One of my readers asked me a question what I think about Mary Queen of Scots “getting the last laugh” over Queen Elizabeth I because Mary’s son James became the king, even though Elizabeth ordered Mary’s death. Therefore, I feel obliged […]