Tudor Tides: Navigating the 16th Century in The Time Traveller’s Almanac
Step into the Tudor era with The Time Traveller’s Guild as we unveil the captivating narratives, intricate courtly dramas, and global expeditions that defined the 16th century. In our dedicated blog category, “16th Century,” we invite you to explore the reigns of Tudor monarchs, the flourishing arts, and the seismic shifts that echoed through this transformative period.
Attention time travellers with a flair for royal drama and ecclesiastical intrigue: February 25, 1570, marks a day of seismic significance in Tudor England. On this day, Pope Pius V issued the papal bull Regnans in Excelsis, excommunicating Queen Elizabeth…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for holy traditions and historical intrigue: February 24th (or 25th in leap years) is St Matthias’s Day, an ancient Christian feast day commemorating the apostle Matthias, the man who replaced Judas Iscariot. A journey…
Attention time travellers with a nose for luxury: Perfume Day is a celebration of the art, science, and history of fragrance. From ancient aromatic rituals to modern perfumery, this day is a chance to immerse yourself in the enchanting world…
Attention time travellers with a flair for the amorous: February 18th is Flirting Day, a celebration of playful banter, coquettish glances, and the timeless art of romantic intrigue. This whimsical event invites you to explore how flirting has evolved across…
Attention time travellers and fairground aficionados! If you’re seeking a blend of history, romance, and good old-fashioned merriment, look no further than the Valentine’s Fair in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. This centuries-old event transforms the historic town into a bustling hub…
Step back to Tudor London in February 1554, a city buzzing with intrigue, politics, and tragedy. This week-long trip delves into the short but impactful life of Lady Jane Grey, the “Nine Days Queen,” whose rise and fall encapsulate the…
Prepare your time machines for a week of royal intrigue, political drama, and the tragic conclusion of one of history’s most fascinating queens. The year is 1587, and at Fotheringhay Castle, Mary, Queen of Scots, meets her end on February…
Brush off your Tudor finery and prepare to curtsy, time travellers, because we’re heading to Peterborough, England, for the Katherine of Aragon Festival, an annual event held each January to commemorate the life and legacy of Henry VIII’s first wife.…
Hoist the sails and pack your sextants, time travellers, because we’re voyaging to the Caribbean, to Portobelo Bay, Panama, on January 29, 1596, to witness the solemn yet dramatic burial at sea of England’s most legendary adventurer: Sir Francis Drake.…
Pack your parchment and prepare your Latin phrases, time travellers, because we’re journeying to London, England, on January 22, 1561, to witness the birth of Sir Francis Bacon, a man whose intellect would illuminate the realms of philosophy, science, and…
