Elizabeth Morgan
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Elizabeth Morgan

@elizabeth-morgan

Member since Oct 11, 2022
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Elizabeth is a historian, writer, and student with a passionate interest in the Tudor era. She also enjoys religious history, mythology, and Renaissance art. Recently she has studied King Henry VIII at Oxford University and history at the Open University and the University of Roehampton. She has also gained two Certificates (King Henry VIII & The Tudors) and a History Diploma (The Tudors). Elizabeth lives in Wales, United Kingdom, and can often be found exploring its many castles, cathedrals, and churches. She regularly writes about her trips to Museums and Heritage sites. Much of her research is dedicated to Cardinal Wolsey. She is the Founder of The Cardinal Wolsey Society, writes daily articles, and publishes its monthly newsletter.

Mother Teresa between St. Maximilian Kolbe and Josemaría Escrivá.

5 Saints Who Lived During The 20th Century

Let us take a moment to get to know five saints who lived mainly during the 20th century.

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Mary I next to a giant Bloody Mary cocktail.

Who Were the People Behind These Famous Cocktails?

Here are ten famous cocktails, listed alongside their origins and ingredients. But which historic figures were they named after, and why?

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samuel johnson iconic quotes

7 Witty Samuel Johnson Quotes That Redefined 18th Century Wisdom

Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) was an English lexicographer and writer whose witty, profound essays and aphorisms redefined Enlightenment-era wisdom.

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King Charles I beside Cromwell looking into his coffin.

King Charles I’s Turbulent Life in 10 Artworks

In this article, we will retell the story of King Charles I through ten classic artworks, ending with his downfall.

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Passenger pigeon and hunters shooting flock

How America Hunted Its Most Common Bird to Extinction

Once numbering 5 billion, the passenger pigeon vanished forever. The story of the hunt that caused its extinction.

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King James I and Star Chamber depiction

Why Was King James I’s Court Seen as Scandalous?

Step back in time to 17th-century England, where the secrets and scandals circulating the Court of King James I can be revealed.

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Queen Elizabeth I portrait over deathbed scene

Queen Elizabeth I’s Epic Journey From Young Princess to Golden Age Ruler

This is the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the last Monarch of the House of Tudor.

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10 Iconic Last Words by Famous Historical Figures

From Archimedes to Oscar Wilde, here are ten historical figures whose iconic last words you should definitely know about.

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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn paintings

The Final 17 Days and Last Words of Anne Boleyn

The story of Anne Boleyn's final 17 days. Her arrest, desperate plea for mercy, and the calm dignity of her last moments before the sword at the Tower of London.

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Queen Victoria's coronation painting

Queen Victoria’s Ladies in Waiting & Their Duties

Who were Queen Victoria’s Ladies, how were they chosen, and what did their official duties entail?

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Mary Cassatt tea scene with teapot

5 British Tea Traditions and Their Origins

The etiquette for taking afternoon tea in Britain is much more meaningful than initially meets the eye.

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5 Major Historical Inaccuracies In “The Tudors” TV Show

What are the five biggest, craziest historical inaccuracies in the television series The Tudors?

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