Spammers and phishing scams

I just wanted to put something out there that spammers and scammers are once again trying to spoof my domain or use the site address in emails to try to scam folks. The only two email addresses that I use are tudorhistory@tudorhistory.org and lara@tudorhistory.org. Anything else that appears to be coming from my domain has been faked. Generally the only email you will get from me is in response to an email you sent to begin with or to a question submitted through the Q&A form.

Also, I’ve seen at least one email of a Nigerian-type scam saying that they saw a person’s profile on tudorhistory.org. The only “profiles” that are on my site are from people who have commented on the blogs or have submitted listings on the penpal pages, so if you’ve done either of those, you might want to be on the lookout for that type of scammer email.

Tudor reviews at Open Letters Monthly

I don’t even TRY to make an attempt to keep up with all the book and movie reviews on Tudor topics since there are way too many, but here’s an exception. Open Letters Monthly, an arts and literature review site, is doing “A Year With the Tudors” with Steve Donoghue, and you can see the first three installments here:

January – Henry VIII: Court, Church, and Conflict By David Loades

February – Edward VI: The Lost King of England by Chris Skidmore

March – Henry VIII

Another fun You Tube video

Although I don’t intend to get into the habit of a bunch of funny You Tube videos here, I couldn’t resist to this one. Thanks to Stephen on the TudorTalk list for bringing it to our attention. BTW, it’s a parody of the “Leave Britney Alone” video, but you don’t necessarily have to have seen that to enjoy this one.

Royal Mail “Houses of Lancaster and York” Stamp Set

Yet another neat collectible that I’m going to have to get… although my Elizabeth I coin is still back-ordered from the Royal Mint (pout).

From the Royal Mail website:

This issue has one of the earliest known images of King Henry IV in 1399, who will adorn one of the 1st Class Stamps, whilst his son, Henry V is shown in profile on the other. Son and heir Henry VI was swiftly followed by Edward IV from the rival House of York and his ill

Reporter looking for Tudor fans in the New York City area

If you’re in the NYC area and are willing to talk about why you’re a fan of the Tudor era, then there is a reporter who would like to talk to you! If you’re interested, drop me a line at lara@tudorhistory.org and I’ll put you in touch with the reporter.

Update – I’ve heard from a few people now and passed on the addresses, so I think the reporter has enough people to talk with. Thanks to everyone who emailed!

Some upcoming books

The first up is the next fictional work from Alison Weir, this time about Elizabeth I in the years before she became Queen. Personally, I find that to be the most intriguing part of Elizabeth’s life, so I’m looking forward to this. I really enjoyed “Innocent Traitor”, so my hopes are high! Below are the pre-order links to my affiliate stores at Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. It will be out on April 29 in the US and April 3 in the UK.

The next is one that Foose brought to my attention. I haven’t been able to really find out much about it, but below are the Amazon links. The book is another on Catherine Parr by Susan James, but I don’t know if it is an update to her previous work (from the late 1990s) or something new. It has been published, but neither store has it in stock yet. The Amazon.uk link mentions that it is being published to coincide with this year’s celebrations of the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s succession to the throne.

Mary Queen of Scots’ death warrant purchased

From Reuters:

The Church of England has bought the only surviving copy of the warrant which Queen Elizabeth I reluctantly signed in 1587, authorising the execution of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.

The warrant, one of the most dramatic documents in British history, will go on display at the Lambeth Palace Library.
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The manuscript instructed Henry Grey, the sixth Earl of Kent and one of two commissioners tasked with the execution, to “repair to our Castle of Fotheringhaye where the said queene of Scottes is in custodie and cause by your commaundement execution to be don uppon her person.”

Full article (with picture)

[Update 10 April 2008 – The Daily Record is reporting that the document will be going on display at the Blairs Museum in Scotland]

[Update 17 November 2008 – According to the BBC, the document is now on display]

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TudorCast #20 – January 2008

Featured Website: Museum of Garden History

Music from Magnatune.com
La Primavera, The Dufay Collective (album “A Lestampida”) and Jacob Heringman (album “Blame Not My Lute”)

Intro – “Greensleeves” by La Primavera on “English Renaissance Music”
After news – Excerpt from “Salterello” – Dufay Collective on “A L’Estampida”
After “This Month” – “Robin Hoode” by Jacob Heringman on “Blame Not My Lute”
After glossary – Excerpt from “Volt and La Primavera” by La Primavera on “English Renaissance Music”
After text – “The Motlye” by Jacob Heringman on “Blame Not My Lute”
After closing – “Estampie Real: La Quarte” Dufay Collective on “A L’Estampida”

Episode Transcript

Direct mp3 download

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