The news cycle is fast, and it’s hard to keep up with our favorite interests and topics! That’s why once a week I make up this post with the top stories that have caught my attention.
Bloodthirsty Henry VIII letter at Norton Priory reveals the temper of the Tudor king
A 16th century draft letter demonstrating King Henry VIII’s infamous temper goes on display at Norton Priory from May 5.
http://www.runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk/news/16188871.Bloodthirsty_Henry_VIII_letter_reveals_the_temper_of_the_Tudor_king/
Polygamy, Self-mutilation and the struggle for power. What are the religious schisms
Anglicanism: Religious schism due to the failure of the kinf to divorce. Due to the fact that the Pope refused to recognize the marriage invalid, Henry VIII broke with the papacy and declared himself head of the Church.
https://koztimes.com/polygamy-self-mutilation-and-the-struggle-for-power-what-are-the-religious-schisms/2756/
4 Saints who were holy lawyers
These saints strove to hold up the law and work for justice for all people. Among them is St. Thomas More who became a secretary and personal adviser to King Henry VIII.
https://aleteia.org/2018/04/28/4-saints-who-were-holy-lawyers/
Did Thomas Seymour Cause a Woman’s Death?
http://www.tudorsdynasty.com/did-thomas-seymour-cause-a-womans-death/
Feminism In The Middle Ages
Many of these women are known as “seductress,” “witch,” and “she-devil,” capable of using her womanly charms to seduce men in higher positions to gain power. These women created change that would have a lasting impact on future generations.
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/feminism-in-the-middle-ages
Places
Monk Bretton Priory
Tucked away among industrial zones and sleepy housing estates are the ruins of one of the victims of Henry VIII’s acts of Catholic Suppression. Built almost 900 years ago, this priory has certainly seen its fair share of conflict. Despite being impressively intact in parts, it’s largely overlooked by both tourists and the efforts of historical conservation.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/monk-bretton-priory
Heather Teysko is the creator, writer, and producer of The Renaissance English History Podcast,  the original Tudor history podcast, started in 2009. She's been writing about history online for over 25 years, since her first site on Colonial American history became number one in history on Yahoo in 1998. In 2019 she created Tudorcon, which is now a yearly event, in addition to writing books, and running TudorFair.com - a whimsical Tudor Merch shop.
She has been passionate about Tudor England since she first read Alison Weir's The Six Wives of Henry VIII 30 years ago, and subsequently moved to London after college to spend her time immersed in Tudor history (how exciting when she got to interview Alison for the first time!). In addition to history, she is passionate about travel, and has lived in 3 countries and 4 states (not counting her perpetual state of confusion), and her family (who help her host her YouTube channel occasionally).
