Richard III and Middleham Castle Mar 19, 2008
Construction was begun around 1170, when King Henry II was on the throne. This original building fell into disuse during the twelfth century and the current castle was built, with one of the largest keeps in England, standing sixty-six feet tall. (Suite101.com)
B Karkaria: Sinthetic yarn gets twist Mar 16, 2008
But even they would be justified in crying out, like Henry II against Thomas Becket, 'Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest. They could even cite the Scripture to their purpose, and remind the archbishop of Jesus's distinction between Caesar's business and that of God. (India Times, India)
Loire Valley: Land of a thousand chateaux Mar 8, 2008
Mistress of Henry II, Diane enjoyed her lovely retreat until Henry died (pierced in a jousting tournament) and his vengeful wife, Catherine de Medici, unceremoniously kicked her out (and into the nearby chateau of Chaumont). Catherine added a three-story structure atop Diane's bridge, giving the chateau its unique river bridge charm. (CNN -- Travel)
Archbishop Williams Is Wrong to Back Shariah Law Feb 13, 2008
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- An archbishop of Canterbury hasn't found himself in this much trouble since Thomas Becket fell afoul of Henry II in 1170. Last week, Rowan Williams, the leader of the Church of England, stirred up a massive row by saying that elements of Shariah law, standard throughout the Muslim world, should be introduced in the U.K.. (Bloomberg)
For the record Jan 31, 2008
The first time two people shared a nomination for best director was in 1961, when Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins won for co-directing "West Side Story." Actors nominated more than once for playing the same character were Bing Crosby, as Father O'Malley in "Going My Way" and "The Bells of St. Mary's"; Peter O'Toole, as Henry II in "Becket" and "The Lion in Winter"; and Al Pacino, as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II.". Correction: A Washington Post item in the Daily... (Boston Globe)
Gloom and doom Jan 31, 2008
The first time two people shared a nomination for best director was in 1961, when Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins won for co-directing "West Side Story." Actors nominated more than once for playing the same character were Bing Crosby, as Father O'Malley in "Going My Way" and "The Bells of St. Mary's"; Peter O'Toole, as Henry II in "Becket" and "The Lion in Winter"; and Al Pacino, as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Sarpy County For Teen Posts Bond Jan 26, 2008
Benjamin Henry II, 18, is charged with felony second-degree assault. Henry turned himself in on Thursday morning and was taken to the Sarpy County Jail. (7 KETV Omaha)
Teen Will Be Charged In Shooting That Injured Girl At Party Jan 24, 2008
Bejamin Henry II said he wanted to show his Romanian long gun to a friend at a gathering on Saturday. He said he didn't know it was loaded. (7 KETV Omaha)
2008 oscar nomination factoids Jan 23, 2008
The others: Al Pacino (as Michael Corleone in The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II); Paul Newman (as Fast Eddie Felson in The Hustler and The Color of Money); Peter OToole (as Henry II in Becket and The Lion in Winter); and Bing Crosby (as Father OMalley in Going My Way and The Bells of St. Mary). Blanchett, nominated in two categories for portraying two real people, Bob Dylan and Queen Elizabeth, already has an Oscar for portraying a real person: Katharine Hepburn in The... (Variety)
Sentimental picks, old and new, vie for awards Jan 23, 2008
She joins Bing Crosby as Father O'Malley, Paul Newman as Fast Eddie Felson, Peter O'Toole as Henry II and Al Pacino as (all together now) Michael Corleone. Roger Deakins also scored two nominations for cinematography ("Assassination of Jesse James ... " and "No Country for Old Men"). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Forget ChivalryBrutal medieval sport and the man named as the greatest knight Jan 19, 2008
As an international sport, the melee tournament attracted big money, and from the early 1170s to 1182 William's patron was Henry the Young King, son of Henry II and they were fixtures on the tournament fields of Flanders and France ... When King John died, Marshal became Regent of England, protector of the nine year old king, Henry III.. (BBC News -- UK)
Today in History - Dec. 29 Dec 22, 2007
In 1170, Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in England by knights loyal to King Henry II.. In 1808, the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, was born in Raleigh, N.C.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Elizabeth II Outlives Victoria Today Dec 21, 2007
And Matilda (Maude), uncrowned ruler of England in the 1140s, daughter of Henry I and mother of Henry II.. Posted by Neil MacDonald. (New York Times)
Castle Keep at Newcastle England Nov 11, 2007
The castle keep was built by Henry II almost 80 years later and he built a stone bailey to replace the wooden one. An outer stone gateway, known as the Black Gate was built by Henry III. Because there were no walls around the town, the citizens hid in the bailey during invasions. (Suite101.com)
England's medieval cathedrals: The magnificent seven Nov 10, 2007
Canterbury is perhaps best known worldwide as the site of the murder of Archbishop Thomas a Becket on Dec. 29, 1170, at the instigation of King Henry II. Three years later Becket was made a saint and in 1174 Henry prostrated himself before Becket's tomb, seeking absolution. In that same year the cathedral was heavily damaged by fire and the rebuilt church, completed in 1184, is a masterpiece of the Perpendicular, a style characterized by vertical tracery unique to England. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Subprime fallout:Save Our Souls Oct 23, 2007
To paraphrase Henry II, "subprimes, subprimes; will no one rid me of these damned subprimes?" That's proving to be much easier said than done. For the third time since March, we are in the midst of a significant market selloff, a sharp and painful expansion of what the markets call "risk aversion". (Asia Times Online)
History comes alive at the Norton Oct 21, 2007
The historical figure: Becket was an English chancellor and archbishop who clashed with his former friend, King Henry II, over issues of church and state. You've probably seen the movie. (The Palm Beach Post)
Long live the queen Oct 19, 2007
The film portrays Eleanor's destructive relationship with her estranged second husband, Henry II. Eleanor, queen of France before she remarried and became queen of England, was, according to her biographer Alison Weir, a "leader of fashion". So we get Hepburn's imperious Eleanor brandishing golden cuffs and a heavy signet ring, sweeping through Chinon castle cloaked in bottle green, gold brocade and swathed in a dazzling scarlet. (Guardian Unlimited)
Do you have a permit for that firearm? Oct 16, 2007
The concept of citizens or subjects bearing arms dates back to at least the 12th century when King Henry II obligated all freemen to possess certain arms for defense. In the following century, King Henry III required every subject between the ages of fifteen and fifty to own a weapon other than a knife. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
10 wallet-friendly luxury hotels Oct 2, 2007
Tourists can spend their days visiting dozens of castles in the area, such as Chateau de Chaumont, which was home to Henry II, and Chateau de Chambord, the 440-room palace where Louis XIV spent his summers. Domestic deals The place it's most challenging to find a wallet-friendly luxury hotel, according to experts, is stateside. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Six decades on, Rosemary Harris' career is still in the 'Pink' Sep 30, 2007
Her portrayal of Eleanor of Aquitaine in James Goldman's Middle Ages comedy The Lion in Winter (with Robert Preston as Henry II) brought her a best actress Tony award. Her final season with APA (and her divorce from Rabb) came in 1967. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dealing with Titles Sep 24, 2007
I would use King of England, Henry II rather than King Henry II of England. Keep all numeric designations along with the first name (because many people in my tree pre-date the use of surnames). (Suite101.com)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
King Henry II argues over church and state with Thomas a Becket in the 12th century after naming him archbishop of Canterbury ... King Henry II requires exiled Eleanor of Aquitaine and his sons to join him at Christmastide 1183. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fountainebleau: Versailles' lesser-known big sister Aug 31, 2007
Henry II (1519-1559) and wife Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) commissioned new buildings in the Fountain Courtyard. Louis XIV (1638-1715), fond of hunting in nearby Fontainebleau Forest, refurbished numerous rooms to accommodate his ever-expanding court. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Don't carpool with Nouri Al-Maliki Aug 25, 2007
If so, it was akin to the shock of Henry II after the assassination of Thomas a Becket. The killing of Diem committed the United States more deeply than ever to bloodstained years of ation-building. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Filly-mare battle in Yorkshire Oaks Aug 22, 2007
Challenging the Ballydoyle duo are the Michael Stoute-trained Allegretto, last year's Yorkshire Oaks third who has beaten males twice this season in a pair of two-mile Group 2's, the Henry II Stakes and the Goodwood Cup, and Silkwood, a Singspiel 3-year-old coming off a five-length victory in the 1 1/2-mile Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot for trainer Michael Jarvis. on "Filly-mare battle in Yorkshire Oaks". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
GRSF finishes with a profit Aug 1, 2007
The Apprentice Project will be taking on a three-year commitment to do Henry I, Henry II, and Henry III, all of which will be performed in the Dorothy B. Magnus Black Box Theatre. The smaller theater seats about 150. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Timeline: Prisons in England Jul 31, 2007
1166 - HENRY II BUILDS JAILS. These include Newgate Prison in London. (BBC News -- UK)
No fanfare for Operation Banner Jul 31, 2007
Within months, most Irish nationalists had begun to see the troops not in the context of the immediate crisis, but in the longer history of British intervention in Ireland that stretched from Henry II to the Black and Tans. As the historian Brian Feeney puts it: "The guys who came here in 1969 had all fought in Aden and they brought particular attitudes with them - including banners warning rioters they'd be shot which were in Arabic. But they also brought ideas about 'sorting out the natives'... (BBC News)
Raphael painting sells for 18m Jul 6, 2007
The Pope's introduction seems to have worked - the couple married in 1518 and had a daughter, Catherine de' Medici, who went on to marry King Henry II of France. Record broken. (BBC News)
Salmond warned on lecture hall discrimination Jun 20, 2007
And to the article its self, well we will keep getting these article and reactions as long as Alex keeps doing a Henry II and musing out loud, unfortunately we all know how that turned out (Those with an exclusively Scottish education look up Thomas a Becket). In support of Master Mariner, Summerferg, my friends and colleagues keep telling how Scotland was the country that put the Great into Great Britain how then can you not admit Scottish culpability in its acts. (Scotsman)
A 'Thomson moment' at the AGO Jun 20, 2007
It shows Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, saying Mass, and reeling before the sword of a knight sent by King Henry II of England to kill him. The two sacred boxes are on exhibit with 34 other V&A masterpieces. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
O'Toole takes on 'Tudors' role Jun 6, 2007
He played Henry II in 1964's "Becket" and 1968's "The Lion in Winter.". Also joining the Showtime roster: Keith Carradine, who'll be on join "Dexter" as a series regular. (Variety)
Rare Raphael work up for auction May 22, 2007
The Pope's introduction seems to have worked - the couple married in 1518 and had a daughter, Catherine de' Medici, who went on to marry King Henry II of France. "We are excited to offer this remarkable work by Raphael, one of the most renowned and accomplished of European artists," said Richard Knight, international director of Christie's Old Master Department. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Local churches provide aid to couples before marriage May 19, 2007
Aleva Murphy (left) and the Rev. Henry Murphy (right), a minister at New Horizon Church International, are the parents of Hayley, 9, and Henry II, 11. The Murphys have been married for 22 years. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New on DVD: 'Pan's Labyrinth' a singular experience May 18, 2007
King Henry II, the Archbishop of Canterbury (aka Thomas. Becket) and the era's two hottest actors. (USA Today -- Life)
New DVDs: Pans Labyrinth, Fountain May 16, 2007
Burton plays Thomas Becket, friend, adviser and partying pal of King Henry II (OToole), who tries to put the Roman Catholic church under his thumb by appointing his buddy as archbishop of Canterbury. But their old friendship turns deadly when Becket takes the job seriously, embraces God and resists the kings authority. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Improbable dreamThe unlikeliest of pairings take the reigns of power May 9, 2007
The roots of the conflict stretch back to the reign of Henry II who died in 1189. In the 41 years since the modern troubles started in 1966, more than 3,500 people have died. (BBC News -- UK)
The imperial overreach May 8, 2007
One couldn't help but think of the peevishness of King John in 13th-century England, beset with troubles at home and mismanaged wars abroad, desperately unpopular, a king who suffered in comparison to both his father, Henry II, and his brother, Richard I. John also had a strong and much admired mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine. John is best remembered for his confrontation with his rebellious barons who had simply had enough of his high-handed ways -- leading to the king's capitulation at Runnymede... (Boston Globe)
Hankies not be sneezed at May 3, 2007
To think that such an item, once a luxury embraced by French courtiers at the time of Henry II, made with the finest and most expensive fabrics - a symbol of aristocracy - would today be ridiculed by many as an unhygienic safe-haven of germs. A tool of German royalty and even found in the court of Richard II, King of England, the handkerchief is an instrument that has been endorsed by the highest ranks of society. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Hot Dvds For A Hot Season Apr 29, 2007
Becket: Long overdue DVD of the 1965 film starring Richard Burton as Henry II and Peter OToole as the friend who became his bitter foe. (May 15). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Anglican Church names first female archdeacon Apr 29, 2007
Before the service, Archdeacon Watson said: "I feel enormously privileged to be invited to join the team at Canterbury in both diocese and cathedral. "I have always loved the cathedral with all its historic associations and I am greatly looking forward to getting to know the people and churches of Kent," she said. A graduate in classics at St. Andrews University in Scotland, she undertook a preparatory year of theology at Oxford. After 27 years of ministry she comes to Canterbury from northeast... (Washington Times)
The Pain Of Second Place Apr 25, 2007
Then founder Henry died; his grandson Henry II took over and hired a team of GM fireballs to retake the title. "Beat GM" was the motto, but that grand crusade died with the failure of the Edsel in 1958. (Forbes)
O'Toole, Burton in witty 'Becket' put 'big' in big screen Apr 20, 2007
Starring Peter O'Toole as King Henry II and Richard Burton as Thomas Becket, his rebellious Archbishop of Canterbury, this movie version of Jean Anouilh's play has always possessed as much vitality as marquee value. It was a popular success as well as a smash with the mainstream press. (SunSpot.net)
In Life & Arts Apr 12, 2007
As the character says, "You know, like nunchuck skills, bowhunting skills, computer hacking skills. By R. K. Liggin Do you know what it's like to slice into cured tuna loin, sip Mojitos seaside with a gentle offshore breeze fanning in, mixing delicately with laughter and light, way-south-of-the-border Spanish, all under the canopy of exotic fronds while the sun slowly slides into the gentle Pacific on a cool spring evening? Me neither. By R. K. Liggin Paramount pictures has gone into the vault... (UCD Advocate, CO)
Re-release shows who's king of the hill Apr 12, 2007
Renaissance buffs know Thomas Becket as the unlikely Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred for his ideological rift with his once close confidant, King Henry II. True to the history, Becket's meteoric rise to power and subsequent fall were captured in drama by Jean Anouilh's 1959 theatrical production; a few years later Peter Glenville would go on to direct the very film version now restored, re-released and opening this weekend at the Starz FilmCenter ... Thomas Becket (in the film,... (UCD Advocate, CO)
Weekend Guide Apr 12, 2007
MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL T.S. Eliot's poetic drama retelling of the quarrel between King Henry II of England and Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Poets Corner at Calvary United Methodist Church, Beech Avenue, Allegheny West. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tickets on sale for ‘The Lion in Winter’ Apr 6, 2007
This historical drama pits the strong-willed Eleanor of Aquitaine (Tammy Pruett) against her husband, King Henry II of England (Alan Neff). In the winter of 1183, the royal family prepares for a joyous Christmas holiday reunion of scheming, conniving and deceit. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
We drive SA's only Ford GT Mar 23, 2007
Angered by European press downplaying the Ford success as a lucky win, Henry II promised to come back and win again with an all-American car driven by an All-American team. Ford kept his promise when AJ Foyt and Dan Gurney steered a Dearborn, Michigan designed, built and engineered 7-liter GT40 Mark IV to a dominant four-lap victory over the Ferraris s in the 1967 Le Mans 24 Hours to even further entrench that GT40 legend. (iAfrica.com)
The Fall-Guy Quiz: Mar 21, 2007
King Henry II punished these knights by banishing them and seizing their lands. What did King Henry say to the knights prior to Becket's murder. (Slate)
Spirits of the Irish Mar 14, 2007
When the soldiers of Henry II first visited Ireland in the 12th century, they were greatly impressed with the liquid but had difficulty pronouncing it. Eventually "uisce" was anglicized to "fuisce" and finally to the word "whiskey" we know today. (Washington Times)
'Becket' revival reveals brilliance of Burton, O'Toole Feb 23, 2007
Becket and Peter O'Toole as King Henry II (with Veronique Vendell) costar in the 1964 classic "Becket," now in a limited run at the Kendall Square Cinema ... Adapted from a much-praised Jean Anouilh play about the English King Henry II and his ultimately mortal battle with his onetime best friend, Thomas Becket , it earned 12 Academy Award nominations. (Boston Globe)
Barton and Seibers: cold couple warms hearts Feb 19, 2007
Her husband, Henry II, has jailed her for the past ten years to protect himself from the civil wars she wages against him and so he bed his new mistress, Alais. But he brings Eleanor home one day and calls in their three sons, John, Geoffrey, and Richard, for one of their boys will be his heir. (Yale Herald, CT)
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Randy Bame, left, and Gina Rybkowski rehearse as Henry II and his estranged wife, Eleanor, Wednesday night during a dress rehearsal of The Lion in Winter at the Kirksville Arts Association ... Set in 1183, The Lion in Winter is a dysfunctional family Christmas for Henry II. All of the characters and the background of the story are historically accurate, but the events in the play are fictitious and the language is modern. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Loire Valley Wine Sales Decline 3 Percent in U.K., Biggest Export Market Feb 13, 2007
Loire wines have been drunk in Britain since Henry II, Duke of Anjou, became King of England in 1154. Maybe we're moving a little away from the taste of the market,'' said Thierry Guertin, wine maker at Cellier de la Verrine in Vouvray. (Bloomberg -- UK)
'Death' cuts to bone Feb 8, 2007
King Henry II gives the city's small community of Jews sanctuary in one of his castles until the killer can be ferreted out. He asks his friend, the king of Sicily, to send him a "master of the art of death," the 12th-century equivalent of today's medical examiner. (USA Today -- Life)
Oscar prefers a regal view of Britain Feb 4, 2007
Meanwhile, in the best actor category, Peter O'Toole is mounting his eighth bid for Oscar victory after being twice nominated by royal appointment for playing King Henry II in both Becket and The Lion in Winter. This year, O'Toole's strongest opponent is Forest Whitaker, who plays a pretender to the throne in the terrific British movie The Last King of Scotland. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
From Russia With Death Jan 30, 2007
It may never be known whether Putin gave a direct order or, like Henry II, just surrounded himself with a certain type of subordinate and then, musing on Litvinenko, mumbled the 21st century Russian equivalent of Henry's question: "Will not someone rid me of this turbulent priest?" It doesn't really matter. The rest of us have to deal with a solidifying Russian dictatorship, engorged on oil money, destroying independent media and political figures, determined to reassert control over as much of... (FrontPage Magazine)
Now, all our English liberties are becoming orphans Jan 29, 2007
It has also been influenced by strong individual personalities, going back to the time of Henry II.. The philosophers of English liberalism have concentrated on the liberty of the individual, where the European philosophers have emphasised universal propositions. (TimesOnline)
Skip the book; see the movie? Jan 26, 2007
Shortly thereafter it comes out 00000502 on DVD (it s been around on VHS for years) The movie is about Henry II and his best friend, Thomas Becket, whom he made archbishop, hoping to thereby control England s clergy and the Church. Things got messy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The 79th Academy Awards: Can O'Toole win at last? Jan 24, 2007
And, in fairness, even O'Toole could scarcely claim that his performance in Venus, a small British film directed by Roger Michell, required as much preparation as, say, his Oscar-nominated performances as King Henry II in Becket in 1964 and in The Lion in Winter in 1968. (He is, surely, the only actor shortlisted for playing the same character in two different films. (Independent)
Liberty curbs 'price worth paying' Jan 24, 2007
Even the barons who forced King John to sign Magna Carta in 1215 said they wanted to regain freedoms they had enjoyed under Henry II. In fact civil liberties grew steadily over time. "The question posed by the data generated by this survey is whether this progressive trend is at risk of being put into reverse." Politicians of all parties should be more disciplined in playing the counter-terrorism card in public debate. (Guardian Unlimited)
Peter O'Toole retakes the lead at last in 'Venus' Jan 21, 2007
" He played Henry II twice, in "Becket" and "The Lion in Winter," and was nominated both times for Academy Awards. Other Oscar-nominated performances include "Goodbye, Mr. Chips," "The Stunt Man" and "My Favorite Year," in which he spoofed himself and played a jaunty, alcoholic movie star. He's still busy, with parts in two coming films. While some might want to see parallels between his "Venus" character, Maurice, and himself, both aging actors watching their friends die off, O'Toole insists... (Inside Bay Area)
His 7 nominated roles Jan 18, 2007
Henry II vs. Richard Burton's Archbishop of Canterbury in a duel of wills ... An older Henry II tussles with his manipulative queen, Oscar winner Katharine Hepburn. (USA Today -- Life)
