Arranged: Catherine of Braganza and Charles II

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Catherine and Charles’ marriage didn’t end in divorce, but it wasn’t exactly a success. The man had many mistresses before and during their marriage, but the couple stayed on somewhat good terms. Would Charles’ character had been different if he hadn’t had access to so many women? If he lived today, would he had signed … Read more

Arranged: Michal and David

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Michal and David were both at the royal court, and David was working his way to have power—for which Michal was used. But what if Israel hadn’t wanted kings—would they have gotten married? It’s hard to say since they were from different tribes, and usually tribes of Israel stuck with their own. However, marrying into … Read more

King David’s Biography, A Poem

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Some think I’m too harsh on King David. It’s heartbreaking for sure when researching people that associated with him. His victims didn’t get that much justice during their lives. Here’s my biography about the man: “King David’s Biography, A Poem” King David gloried in his life and times But tried to cover up his crimes. … Read more

Eleanor Talbot

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Eleanor Talbot became a star shortly before the infamous Richard III became king. She wasn’t even alive. However, when she was alive, she had met Edward IV (eldest brother of Richard), and supposedly married him in secret. Soon enough Edward went his way and married Elizabeth Woodville three year later. When Edward died in 1483, the … Read more

Review of Catherine of Braganza: Charles II’s Restoration Queen

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Thanks to Sarah-Beth Watkins’ Catherine of Braganza: Charles II’s Restoration Queen, we finally get a solid biography of the Portuguese princess turned queen of England. As the title suggests, this biography mainly concentrates on Catherine’s years as queen consort to Charles II. However, Watkins does nicely provide a rare glimpse of Catherine’s life before her … Read more

Princess Lamballe: Dealing With Moral and Political Clashes

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Early morning on  inauguration day. I  was browsing Facebook and came across some fantastic links about peace and coming together. Other people posted how they hate, hate everything about the new leadership. I think it’s understandable. It’s hard to know exactly what to do. How do we support our government without compromising our own beliefs? Then … Read more

The Princess, the King, and the Tyrant

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It’s strange to start out with the moral at the beginning of the story, but that’s exactly what I’m going to tell you. No, Maximilien Robespierre will tell you:   “Citizens, take warning; you are being fooled by false notions.” Those words are taken from an address to justify the execution of Louis XVI. It … Read more

Review of Marie-Antoinette, Daughter of the Caesars

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Marie-Antoinette, Daughter of the Caesars: Her Life, Her Times, Her Legacy by Elena Maria Vidal left me a lot to think about.  Elena Maria Vidal is a fantastic writer and researcher. She paints a realistic portrait of Marie-Antoinette with facts to back all of it up. It’s very exciting. This book is spiritual, adventurous, and sweet. I … Read more

Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI: A Fairly Odd or Fairly Normal Couple?

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Thank heavens Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI married! Unfortunately, Louis inherited the last king’s heavy debts. His grandpa and great-grandpa also left the royal court in a disgusting state. It was embarrassing. Fortunately, he had a good companion by him. He was fifteen when he married fourteen-year-old Marie-Antoinette. It was good for the people and for them. … Read more