I am honoured and excited to share that ‘Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas will be featured as part of the Mary Rose Museum’s lovely Christmas events this December in Portsmouth, England. Look forward to costumed storytellers, transportive historical scents, and the world’s largest collection of Tudor artefacts. What happens when King Henry VIII and…
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Interview with Claire Ridgway, The Anne Boleyn Files & Tudor Society
I had a wonderful time being interviewed by the lovely and knowledgable Claire Ridgway, historian and author, on her YouTube channel, The Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor Society. I hope you enjoy watching the video called “Tudor Tips for Modern Burnout – Laura Loney on Calm, Crafts, and Christmas”. As a bonus, I discuss my…
Five eccentric Tudor solutions for a less stressful Christmas
If you love all things Tudor history, then you’re likely no stranger to taking up a torch for things non-history folk don’t understand. Is it worth getting into a heated debate about the identity of a sitter in a nearly 500 year old painting? Can you go from zero to 100 hundred when someone confuses…
It’s a wrap…
As a chronic procrastinator, I have yet to finish (start) my Christmas shopping. However, if you are ready to wrap then please feel free to print and use these lovely Tudor-themed gift labels designed by artist Kathryn Holeman to match the illustrations in ‘Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas. These are for personal use and…
10 ways to (somewhat obnoxiously) steer a conversation toward Tudor history: In a variety of real-life scenarios
For some of us history buffs, we must research and daydream in solitude while many of our friends and family have not yet been awakened to the thrill and intrigue of Tudor history. Despair no more! Here is a list of some easy, super casual ways to scratch that history fact-sharing itch with non-history type…
‘Anna Bollein Queen’ sketch: A fresh interpretation
I consider myself lucky to have stood before The Royal Collection’s sketch labeled ‘Anna Bollein Queen’ and attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger, (1) twice in the last couple of years— once in New York City and again in Cleveland during the fantastic traveling museum exhibition, The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England. It…
10 historical ways to ruin a modern Christmas
In ’Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas I share many ideas on how to bring a touch of Tudor to a modern Christmas for the enjoyment of all guests, not only history buffs. Playing the role of the Lord of Misrule, I have turned that idea on its head. Let me present you with 10…
10 corny Tudor Christmas movies (best left unmade) + 1 bonus one
I hope you have been enjoying these fictional, comedic movie plots and posters! Here is the final one…plus a bonus one (because they are way too fun to make!). Click here to read the full article.
7,8,9 of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade)
I hope you’re enjoying this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here’s 7, 8, and 9. Upside Down Christmas starring Harry Tooter and Anna O’Clever. Most people know what they…
4,5,6 of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (best left unmade)
I hope you’re enjoying this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here are 4, 5, and 6: The Most Happy Time of the Year starring Henry Rexy, Anne Boulin, and…