Elizabeth Blount who was better known by her nickname of "Bessie", was a mistress of Henry VIII of England...Her relationship with Henry VIII lasted for some length of time, compared to his other affairs, which were generally short-lived and unacknowledged. On 15 June 1519, Blount bore the King an illegitimate son who was named Henry FitzRoy, Soon after the birth of his son, the King began an affair with Mary BoleynElizabeth Blount who was better known by her nickname of "Bessie", was a mistress of Henry VIII of England...Her relationship with Henry VIII lasted for some length of time, compared to his other affairs, which were generally short-lived and unacknowledged. On 15 June 1519, Blount bore the King an illegitimate son who was named Henry FitzRoy, Soon after the birth of his son, the King began an affair with Mary Boleyn
Elizabeth Blount who was better known by her nickname of "Bessie", was a mistress of Henry VIII of England...Her relationship with Henry VIII lasted for some length of time, compared to his other affairs, which were generally short-lived and unacknowledged. On 15 June 1519, Blount bore the King an illegitimate son who was named Henry FitzRoy, Soon after the birth of his son, the King began an affair with Mary Boleyn
The only surviving piece of Anne Boleyn's enormous and very valuable collection of gold and silver plate. This simple silver gilt cup - topped with her falcon emblem - is now at a church in Gloucestershire. Her other gold plate, salts, cups, etc would have been much more elaborate.
The only surviving piece of Anne Boleyn's enormous and very valuable collection of gold and silver plate. This simple silver gilt cup - topped with her falcon emblem - is now at a church in Gloucestershire. Her other gold plate, salts, cups, etc would have been much more elaborate.
An inscribed hunting sword blade depicting the capture of the French port of Boulogne in 1544, belonging to England's King Henry VIII, is seen at an exhibition at Windsor Castle
An inscribed hunting sword blade depicting the capture of the French port of Boulogne in 1544, belonging to England's King Henry VIII, is seen at an exhibition at Windsor Castle
Graffiti in a cell in the Tower of London by Fred Dawson, via Flickr
Graffiti in a cell in the Tower of London by Fred Dawson, via Flickr
The letter Lady Amy Dudley wrote to her London tailor on 24 August 1560, 15 days before her death.
The letter Lady Amy Dudley wrote to her London tailor on 24 August 1560, 15 days before her death.
Healthy Black Women and Girls... "On February 12, 2009 Atlantic Southeast created aviation history by having the first all female African American crew in United States history. Flight 5202 departed Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International enroute to Nashville International with Captain Rachelle Jones and First Officer Stephanie Grant at the controls, and Flight Attendants Diana Galloway and Robin Rogers taking care of the passengers' needs."
Healthy Black Women and Girls... "On February 12, 2009 Atlantic Southeast created aviation history by having the first all female African American crew in United States history. Flight 5202 departed Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International enroute to Nashville International with Captain Rachelle Jones and First Officer Stephanie Grant at the controls, and Flight Attendants Diana Galloway and Robin Rogers taking care of the passengers' needs."
~ Little Sarah Rector, a former slave, became one of the richest little girls in America in 1914. Rector had been born among the Creek Indians, as a descendant of slaves. As a result of an earlier land treaty from the government. Back in 1887, the government awarded the Creek minors children 160 acres of land, which passed to Rector after her parents' deaths. Though her land was thought to be useless, oil was discovered in its depths in 1914, when she was just 10 years old.
~ Little Sarah Rector, a former slave, became one of the richest little girls in America in 1914. Rector had been born among the Creek Indians, as a descendant of slaves. As a result of an earlier land treaty from the government. Back in 1887, the government awarded the Creek minors children 160 acres of land, which passed to Rector after her parents' deaths. Though her land was thought to be useless, oil was discovered in its depths in 1914, when she was just 10 years old.
Two brothers meet for a Christmas reunion after having been separated by the Berlin Wall (at this point only two years old). It was the first meeting of East/West relatives allowed by the East German government following the wall’s construction. West Berlin - 1963
Two brothers meet for a Christmas reunion after having been separated by the Berlin Wall (at this point only two years old). It was the first meeting of East/West relatives allowed by the East German government following the wall’s construction. West Berlin - 1963
A crown coin being from 1509 to 1533 during Henry VIII's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, hence the crowned 'K' opposite of the crowned 'H' for Henry.
A crown coin being from 1509 to 1533 during Henry VIII's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, hence the crowned 'K' opposite of the crowned 'H' for Henry.
The History Channels advertising campaign ..incredible
The History Channels advertising campaign ..incredible
Dying Is an art, like everything else. I do it exceptionally well. - Sylvia Plath On February 10, 1963 Sylvia Plath was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in her kitchen. Plath had placed her head in the oven, while the gas was turned on and the pilot light unlit. She was 30.
Dying Is an art, like everything else. I do it exceptionally well. - Sylvia Plath On February 10, 1963 Sylvia Plath was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in her kitchen. Plath had placed her head in the oven, while the gas was turned on and the pilot light unlit. She was 30.
Oregon Trail Lapbook, Free Lapbooks...if you teach the Oregon Trail, you really need this in your bag of tricks!
Oregon Trail Lapbook, Free Lapbooks...if you teach the Oregon Trail, you really need this in your bag of tricks!
Marie Antoinette wig She also had one with a ship atop waves of curls.
Marie Antoinette wig She also had one with a ship atop waves of curls.
OAK HORNBOOK...Hornbooks were most often made of oak, the letters were covered with transparent horn and the whole fastened down with brass strips and tacks. Sometimes leather was used to cover the wood or hold down the letters. Wealthy children had hornbooks made of ivory or silver. Schools used hornbooks made of brass or lead. The text consisted of the alphabet or the alphabet and numbers, or all of the above with the Lord's Prayer. Battledores were made of cardboard and later replaced horn...
OAK HORNBOOK...Hornbooks were most often made of oak, the letters were covered with transparent horn and the whole fastened down with brass strips and tacks. Sometimes leather was used to cover the wood or hold down the letters. Wealthy children had hornbooks made of ivory or silver. Schools used hornbooks made of brass or lead. The text consisted of the alphabet or the alphabet and numbers, or all of the above with the Lord's Prayer. Battledores were made of cardboard and later replaced horn...
At 10:56 p.m. EDT (July 19, 1969), American Astronaut Neil Armstrong, 240,000 miles from Earth, spoke these words to more than a billion people listening at home: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Stepping off the lunar landing module Eagle, Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon.
At 10:56 p.m. EDT (July 19, 1969), American Astronaut Neil Armstrong, 240,000 miles from Earth, spoke these words to more than a billion people listening at home: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Stepping off the lunar landing module Eagle, Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Miss Hodges of Salem 1850.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Miss Hodges of Salem 1850.
In Latin, 1521 - Henry VIII, a monarch with a fine classical education, supposedly wrote--or at least signed--this defense of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church against Martin Luther. He did add, in his own hand, the couplet seen here, in which he presents the book to Pope Leo X. The manuscript was shown to famous visitors to the Vatican Library as early as the sixteenth century. Vat. lat. 3731 fol. 87 verso vlib05 INT.30
In Latin, 1521 - Henry VIII, a monarch with a fine classical education, supposedly wrote--or at least signed--this defense of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church against Martin Luther. He did add, in his own hand, the couplet seen here, in which he presents the book to Pope Leo X. The manuscript was shown to famous visitors to the Vatican Library as early as the sixteenth century. Vat. lat. 3731 fol. 87 verso vlib05 INT.30
Albert Fournier, triple murderer and rapist, executed by Anatole Deibler, at Tours, in February 1920
Albert Fournier, triple murderer and rapist, executed by Anatole Deibler, at Tours, in February 1920
Thomas Jefferson's rough draft of The Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson's rough draft of The Declaration of Independence.
Napoleon's toothbrush with a silvergilt handle and bristles made of horsehair (c.1790) Wellcome Library
Napoleon's toothbrush with a silvergilt handle and bristles made of horsehair (c.1790) Wellcome Library
Archaeologists dug up an unmarked grave in a quiet English churchyard in search of remains of King Alfred the Great, a ninth century monarch credited with fending off the Vikings. The exhumation was apparently triggered by fears that interest over the recent discovery of the skeleton of Richard III could lead grave robbers to dig the area for his bones.
Archaeologists dug up an unmarked grave in a quiet English churchyard in search of remains of King Alfred the Great, a ninth century monarch credited with fending off the Vikings. The exhumation was apparently triggered by fears that interest over the recent discovery of the skeleton of Richard III could lead grave robbers to dig the area for his bones.
The home of the dukes of Mecklenburg, Schwerin Castle, Germany
The home of the dukes of Mecklenburg, Schwerin Castle, Germany
the lock of greying red hair preserved at Wilton, Queen Elizabeth I is said to have given to Philip Sidney in 1572 when she was thirty-nine
the lock of greying red hair preserved at Wilton, Queen Elizabeth I is said to have given to Philip Sidney in 1572 when she was thirty-nine
gold and enamel rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots at her execution
gold and enamel rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots at her execution
Murder site of David Rizzio at Holyrood Castle- he was the secretary of Mary Queen of Scots and we visited this castle in Edinburgh. I actually stepped on the blood stain without realizing it- CREEPY!
Murder site of David Rizzio at Holyrood Castle- he was the secretary of Mary Queen of Scots and we visited this castle in Edinburgh. I actually stepped on the blood stain without realizing it- CREEPY!
The US authorities have charged Edward Snowden under the Espionage Act. Amnesty International ....: "USA must not hunt down whistleblower Edward Snowden"
The US authorities have charged Edward Snowden under the Espionage Act. Amnesty International ....: "USA must not hunt down whistleblower Edward Snowden"
Anastasia Romanovna Zakharyina-Yurieva (1530 – August 7, 1560) was the first wife of the Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible and the first Russian tsaritsa. She was the daughter of Boyar Roman Yurievich Zakharyin-Yuriev, Okolnichi, who died on 16 February 1543, who gave his name to the Romanov Dynasty of Russian monarchs, and wife Uliana Ivanovna, who died in 1579.
Anastasia Romanovna Zakharyina-Yurieva (1530 – August 7, 1560) was the first wife of the Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible and the first Russian tsaritsa. She was the daughter of Boyar Roman Yurievich Zakharyin-Yuriev, Okolnichi, who died on 16 February 1543, who gave his name to the Romanov Dynasty of Russian monarchs, and wife Uliana Ivanovna, who died in 1579.
Resting place of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert- Royal Burial Grounds at Frogmore Windsor Berkshire, England Plot: Frogmore Mausoleum
Resting place of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert- Royal Burial Grounds at Frogmore Windsor Berkshire, England Plot: Frogmore Mausoleum
The Great Hall - the only as-original Tudor edifice
The Great Hall - the only as-original Tudor edifice
Christmas decoration from the Grand Duchesses's Christmas tree.
Christmas decoration from the Grand Duchesses's Christmas tree.
Nik Wallenda successfully completes high-wire walk 1,400 feet across the Little Colorado River Gorge - @Teresa O'Day
Nik Wallenda successfully completes high-wire walk 1,400 feet across the Little Colorado River Gorge - @Teresa O'Day
Robert Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, widely believed to be the tallest man who ever lived, at 8 feet 11 inches. He weighed almost 500 pounds and had size 37AA shoes.
Robert Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, widely believed to be the tallest man who ever lived, at 8 feet 11 inches. He weighed almost 500 pounds and had size 37AA shoes.
Police use dogs to quell civil unrest in Birmingham, Ala., in May 1963. Birmingham's police commissioner "Bull" Connor also allowed fire hoses to be turned on young civil rights demonstrators. These measures set off a backlash of sentiment that rejuvenated the flagging civil rights movement.
Police use dogs to quell civil unrest in Birmingham, Ala., in May 1963. Birmingham's police commissioner "Bull" Connor also allowed fire hoses to be turned on young civil rights demonstrators. These measures set off a backlash of sentiment that rejuvenated the flagging civil rights movement.
"I could see the lights of the ship starting to go under water, then soundlessly, perhaps a mile away, it just went down. It was gone. Oh yes, the sky was very black and the stars were very bright. They told me the people in the water were singing, but I knew they were screaming." Madeleine Mellinger in a Toronto Star interview, April 15, 1974, Titanic survivor
"I could see the lights of the ship starting to go under water, then soundlessly, perhaps a mile away, it just went down. It was gone. Oh yes, the sky was very black and the stars were very bright. They told me the people in the water were singing, but I knew they were screaming." Madeleine Mellinger in a Toronto Star interview, April 15, 1974, Titanic survivor
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