What the Hell are the Chinese Heave... Nov 20, 2009
George V and Edward VI would become George Wu and Edward Ji in the Chinese language. Today, the ten heavenly stems are still used in most rating systems in Chinese society. (Suite101.com)
Historian argues Queen Mary’s bloody restoration tactics could have succeeded had she lived Sep 15, 2009
But Henry was succeeded in 1547 by the boy King Edward VI, Mary s half-brother. And in just five years, Duffy writes, Edward s more doctrinaire regime had bulldozed away centuries of devotional elaboration and stripped bare the cathedrals and parish churches. (Boston Globe)
It’s good to be back! What did I miss? Jul 7, 2009
Tudors Royal dynasty of England of the 16th century, including Henry VII, Henry VIII, Mary I, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I.. Tutors Teachers, instructors, dons; term often used to connote a non-classroom instructor who helps students cram for examinations; what FSU athletes and Geno need to improve their spelling and knowledge of music history and spelling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mary I of England (1553-1558) May 28, 2009
Mary lost an influential friend when Jane Seymour died after giving birth to Edward VI. ... Edward VI died from tuberculosis, on 6 July 1553, aged 15. (Suite101.com)
Books about growing your own food May 10, 2009
Pick of the week Kathleen McGonagle of Buttonwood Books in Cohasset recommends "The King's Grace" by Anne Easter Smith (Touchstone): "Smith's attention to detail and exhaustive research have established her as a serious writer of 15th century English royalty. Her new book creatively solves the enigma of what happened to the sons of King Edward VI, long known as 'the princes in the tower.' ". Jan Gardner can be reached at. (Boston Globe)