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.
Picture this: It’s a chilly autumn day in Wittenberg, Germany, on the eve of All Saints’ Day, 1517. People are busy preparing for the holy day, maybe polishing up relics or muttering their prayers. Then, along comes a monk with…
If time were a tapestry, the Leap Day would be one of its most intricate threads. In the grand fabric of time, it’s the peculiar, blue toadstool popping up in fields of clocks and calendars. Baffling, yes, but essential in…
Pack your bags and set your time dials for the 15th of January, 1559. For this trip, will be landing in the heart of London, right at the centre of it all – Westminster Abbey. This grand, gothic church has…
While not strictly a national day with specific planned events, April Fools Day has been a fixed day of mischief for centuries in most of the western world. However, no-one has a clear reason to why or how the practice…
