A Tale of Two Queens: “Mary Stuart” by Friedrich Schiller
The name Friedrich Schiller rings a bell in almost everyone in the German-speaking part of Europe. For many, Schiller’s dramas and poetry were firm components […]
Mary Queen of Scots
Linlithgow Palace – The Birth of a Queen
Linlithgow Palace began its life as a fortification known as “the Peel”, which had been built in the 14th century by occupying English forces. In […]
Stirling Castle – Crowning Glory
Stirling Castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland and sits atop Castle Hill in Stirling, about an hour away from Edinburgh. It was […]
Edinburgh Castle – The Maidens’ Castle
Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of Edinburgh from the Castle Rock. A royal castle has stood on this site since at least the 12th century. […]
Lost Kingdoms: Kingdom of France
The Kingdom of France originated when Hugh Capet was elected King and founded the Capetian dynasty. Before, the area of the Frankish empire was ruled […]
Mary, Queen of Scots – A Study in Failure by Jenny Wormald Book Review
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, has long been portrayed as one of history’s romantically tragic figures. Devious, naive, beautiful and sexually voracious, often highly principled, […]
