by Jillianne | May 3, 2020 | Women's History
European history is littered with powerful pairs of mother and daughters. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve compiled some of my favorites. Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I The second wife of Henry VIII gave birth to their only living child, Elizabeth, in...
by Jillianne | Mar 14, 2019 | Reviews, Women's History
I want to first clarify that yes, The Lazy Historian is still technically on hiatus. This book was sent to me by Pen and Sword Books in exchange for an honest review so here I am, posting a review. Please check out Jilly.ca for my regularly updated blog or my...
by Jillianne | Jul 12, 2018 | Reviews, Women's History
You may want to avoid this post if you’re the type to avoid watching movie trailers because of spoilers. Because I’ve got FEELINGS ABOUT IT. Man, I really gotta stop getting my hopes up when it comes to historical accuracy in films. Y’all know...
by Jillianne | Nov 10, 2017 | Reviews
There are affiliate links in this post. Read my disclosure policy to learn more. Published in April 2017, Young and Damned and Fair: The Life of Catherine Howard, Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII by Gareth Russell is a worthwhile addition to your Tudor history bookshelf....
by Jillianne | Nov 9, 2017 | Lazy Historian News
Thanks to everyone who entered. This giveaway is now closed! I recently finished a hand embroidered hoop project featuring a quote from Elizabeth I. AND IT COULD BE YOURS! Anyone who signs up for my new e-newsletter, Links from the Past, will be entered to win this...
