Just in a follow-up to the Academy Awards nominations I mentioned about a month ago, Elizabeth The Golden Age picked up the Oscar for Best Costumes last night. Congrats!
You can see the full list of winners on the official Oscars site.
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.
Blanche Parry book open thread
Foose, a regular commenter over on the Q&A blog, has requested an open thread to discuss the new book on Blanche Parry and I am more than happy to oblige. Here is a link to a website for the book. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to read it myself one of these days, but given the size of the pile next to my bed it isn’t likely to be anytime soon…
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.
…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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Tudor fashion trends
I’ve seen a few articles come through my Google alerts about a Tudor influence on the catwalks at recent fashion shows, but these two take the cake:
The first is from Sonja Marie: Henry VIII hotpants star at Betty Jackson show
and this one from Foose: Who
BBC “The Other Boleyn Girl” out on DVD in US soon
A week after the big screen version debuts here in the States, the made-for-television version from 2003 will be released on DVD here. Below is the US Amazon link and a link to Amazon.co.uk for the UK version, which has been out for a while.
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”
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The Mary Rose gets funding for a new museum
From the BBC:
The world’s last surviving 16th Century warship has been awarded a
Excerpt from “Jane Boleyn” posted at USA Today
USA Today has published an excerpt of Chapter One from Julia Fox’s “Jane Boleyn” on their website, for those of you who are interested.
As reminder, the book is about Jane Parker, Lady Rochford, who was married to George Boleyn, brother of Anne.
Academy award nominations for “Elizabeth The Golden Age”
The Academy Award nominations were announced today and “Elizabeth The Golden Age” received 2 nominations. Cate Blanchett was nominated once again for her portrayal of Elizabeth I and the film also received a nomination for Costume Design.
The full list of nominations is available on their website.
Royal Mint special Elizabeth I coin
From the Royal Mint website:
The Royal Mint has struck a new commemorative
BAFTA nominations
“Elizabeth The Golden Age” picked up several nominations for BAFTAs. Congrats!
Results of Hair Clipping auction
Via the BBC:
An almost 500-year-old lock of hair thought to have come from one of Henry VIII’s wives has sold for
Golden Globe results
Well, “The Tudors” and “Elizabeth The Golden Age” didn’t bring home any Golden Globes, but Cate Blanchett did win for another film. You can see a full list of all the winners on the Golden Globes website.
December podcast finally up!
Yeah, I know, we’re nearly a week into the new year, but the December podcast is finally posted. Hopefully my voice doesn’t sound too bad on the recording… I’m mostly better now but I still have a cough and some nasal drainage, which is still messing with my voice a little. But I don’t think most people would be able to tell. 🙂
TudorCast #19 – December 2007
Featured Website: The Museum of London
Link to the full text of An Audience with Queen Elizabeth
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 – “A Hornepippe” by Jacob Heringman on “Blame Not My Lute”
After “This Month” -“Bransle de Malte” – La Primavera on “English Renaissance Music”
After glossary – “Il Conto d’Orco” by Jacob Heringman on “Blame Not My Lute”
After text – “English Danse” by Dufay Collective on “A Lestampida”
After closing – “Recercata primera” by La Primavera on “English Renaissance Music”
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Want to own Katherine Parr’s hair?
Well, a lock of it at least? If so, it will be up for auction, with a collection of other interesting things, in a couple of weeks. Here’s the AP article, but a Google news search will turn up more.
“The Tudors” season 2 premiering March 30
Above is the new season’s poster.
As mentioned in the title, the second season will start March 30. As always, more information can be found (with videos, etc.) at the official Showtime website for the show!
Tudor “fast” food
Here’s a neat time-lapse of the set-up and demonstration of a Tudor dinner at Hampton Court Palace. Be sure to check out the other Tudor foodie videos from the same person!
Tip of the gable food to Gillian at the Food History blog
