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[Debra]

Meet a leading lady of the Stuart era, Lucy Russell, introduced by Linda Root.

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[Wayne]

When historical fiction characters say something offensive, is it a reflection on the author? http://wayneturmel.com/2015/08/the-op...

[Debra]

Lauren Gilbert researches the influence of other places on the work of Jane Austen.

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[Debra]

Heavens; a long time newspaper began as the business of a woman! Post by Catherine Curzon.

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[Nicky]

One of the strong influences on my new novel The Spanish Patriot was learning about the American colonists who did not wish to separate from Britain during the revolution and civil war of the late 1700s. From what I’d learned in school, I assumed there were maybe a few grump-headed Loyalists, some of whom joined the British to fight against the rebels (Benedict Arnold!), but then after peace was declared everyone quickly fell back into happy coexistence.

Not so.

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[Sheila]

My research has included visits to some of the more elaborate estates constructed during the Gilded Age. Here is my blog about Biltmore - http://www.wwdurantstory.com/tracking...

[Debra]

For Whom the Bell Tolls- Early Tudor Way of Death
by Carol McGrath

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[Debra]

A (Contemporary) View of London in 1190, by Mark Patton.

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[Debra]

JRR Tolkien's take on the earliest crossing by Anglo-Saxons into what is now England. Great post by Richard Denning.

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[Nicky]

Just as a “spirit of 1776” inspired people like the French to assert their own rights to liberty and equality, some say the forced migration of British loyalists after the American revolution carried a “spirit of 1783” around the world.
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[Debra]

Radicals and Reactionaries - The Making of Modern Britain
by Jemahl Evans

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[J.G.]

Debra wrote: "JRR Tolkien's take on the earliest crossing by Anglo-Saxons into what is now England. Great post by Richard Denning.

http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot......" This is a great post, thanks Richard (and Debra). The early history of Britain is fascinating, and much overlooked.

[Debra]

The Battle of Arsuf, Third Crusade; by Charlene Newcomb.

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[Debra]

J.G. wrote: "Debra wrote: "JRR Tolkien's take on the earliest crossing by Anglo-Saxons into what is now England. Great post by Richard Denning.

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Thanks for your comment, J.G. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was interested, too, in the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon move into what is now England.

[Debra]

Duties and debacles of the women surrounding the queens, by Margaret Porter.

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[Debra]

The Ancient Cult of the Wagon-Goddess
by Char Newcomb

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[Debra]

Just what did the rank of Gentleman mean, and what could a gentleman do? Maria Grace provides the answers.

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[Sheila]

Yellow journalism and William Randolph Hearst. http://www.wwdurantstory.com/tracking...

[Joe]

I enjoyed reading that Sheila. People in Cuba still believe that the sinking of the USS Maine was either a black flag operation or an accident, and not a Spanish mine as Hearst press said it was.

[Sheila]

Thanks for reading. I'll have to look up the USS Maine story. I don't know it.

[Debra]

What property rights did medieval English women have? Helena P. Schrader takes up the topic.

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[Joe]

Dear Sheila,
According to Wikipedia, and some other sources, Hearst stirred up the American people with tales of Spanish cruelty to the Cubans. When the Maine blew up it was blamed on a Spanish mine. The explosion appeared to be internal. There were no dead fish floating about, one sign of a mine. There were no cables to fire a moored mine electrically. (These would be big cables in those days.) The tide was not right for drifting mines. A similar accidental internal explosion occured on another ship. But Hearst said it was amine and we went to war. And American companies got access to Cuban sugar.
A friend was in Cuba awhile back and said that the Cubans say the Americans blew it up themselves. Of course the current Cubans are Communists and until recently were our enemies. So that is basically it.

[Sheila]

Interesting to think a newspaper could start a war. I remember learning about yellow journalism in high school social studies but never gave it much thought until I started reading old newspapers for my research.

[Debra]

The perils of crossing the wrong person: Kim Zollman Rendfeld tells of a medieval missionary's actions and the reaction.

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[Alex]

My occasional blog reviews Roman fiction with some non-fiction articles, author interviews and pics. www.romanfiction.com

[Debra]

Two strong women in the Middle Ages, by Kelly Evans.

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[Debra]

In this information about medieval bestiaries, I learned how not to be approached by a dragon. EM Powell shared the tip.

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[Debra]

What is known about the jewelry of Queen Anne Boleyn? Post by Sandra Vasoli.

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[Debra]

Sharon Bennett Connolly shares the romantic life of John of Gaunt.

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[Debra]

A commoner became grandfather to two Queens of England: Edward Hyde, by Cryssa Bazos.

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[Debra]

Barbara Gaskell Denvil​ writes about the libertine life of the 2nd Earl of Rochester.

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[Debra]

The English Historical Fiction Authors blog celebrates our fourth anniversary. Please join us!

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[Debra]

Linda Root gets to the roots of the Coronado story about Wallis Simpson and the Prince of Wales. Did you know there was a story? Please share.

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[Debra]

Carol McGrath discusses the bright clothing seen in medieval manuscripts. What did it mean?

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[Debra]

Annie Whitehead takes us on an awe inspiring visit to an abandoned village.

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[Debra]

Mark Patton brings out the importance of the work of 16th Century commoner John Stow.

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[Debra]

Denise Hales writes on aspects of life for the medieval woman.

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[Debra]

The decision to execute Charles I--was it made legally? Anthony Anglorus outlines the steps taken.

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[Debra]

Helen Hollick talks about Emma of Normandy, a strong woman. Deaths of the men in her life often left her with something new to face.

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[Debra]

Charlene Newcomb tells about a supporter of King John. One of those sheriffs....

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[Debra]

The dynasty of Henry IV should have been lasting. Why it was not, by Anne O'Brien. #History #England

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[Debra]

How Basing House was destroyed by the Parliamentarians. By Deborah Swift​

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[Debra]

Julian Stockwin introduces some impressed into service sailors who made well.

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[Debra]

DW Bradbridge discusses why a "small" battle was strategic.

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[Debra]

The thoughts of a British immigrant to the US through Ellis Island. Not as sentimental as it might seem! Post by Vincent Parrillo.

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[Jim]

That was interesting, Debra. I heard similar stories in my family. All of my great grandparents immigrated through there in the late 1800's, save for Canadian quarter.

[Debra]

Interesting that it has been played up to seem like a fountain of 'dreams come true' when people went through so much there. Thanks for sharing that.

[Debra]

Laws protecting masters and somewhat protecting their servants, by Maria Grace.

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[Debra]

Suzanne Adair tells of an interesting if insubordinate tactic by Major James Henry Craig.

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[Debra]

Former aides-de-camp of the 2nd Earl Chatham wrote home from the Peninsular War. Brought to you by Jaqueline Reither.

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