Review of Gonzalo Velasco Berenguer, Habsburg England: Politics and Religion in the Reign of Philip I (1554-1558) (Leiden: Brill, 2023). You can read the review via the Royal Studies Journal website here.
Author Archives: Johanna
“Redesigning, Reinterpreting and Revisiting London’s National Portrait Gallery”
This is an exhibition review of the re-opened National Portrait Gallery in London, UK. This work was co-authored with Dr Amy Saunders for The Court Historian.
“The New Historia” Schema on Mary I
My schema on Mary I can be accessed on The New Historia website here.
Comparing Queens: Jane and Mary
Mary I (r. 1553-1558) is often referred to as the first queen regnant of England, but it can be convincingly argued that she is the second, if not the third, following in Matilda (r.February-November 1141) and Jane’s (r. July 1553) paths. At her accession to the throne, throughout her reign, and even after her deathContinue reading “Comparing Queens: Jane and Mary”
Mary I, Parts 1 & 2 (“Infinite Women”)
In these episodes, I join Allison Tyra on “Infinite Women” to talk about Mary I’s childhood, religious reforms, accession to the throne, queenship, and legacy. Part 1 and Part 2 are available now.
Ready for her Close-Up: Mary I in Film
Mary I has seldom been the central character of films and television. Most often, Mary comes second to Elizabeth I, to Edward VI, to Henry VIII, and even to Jane Grey Dudley. In productions such as Elizabeth (1998) and even Horrible Histories (Series 3-4) Mary’s role is simplified to her perceived identity as a weak woman ruled by herContinue reading “Ready for her Close-Up: Mary I in Film”
Royal Studies Journal review of “The House of Dudley”
Review of The House of Dudley: A New History of Tudor England. By Joanne Paul. London: Michael Joseph, 2022. ISBN 978-0-241-34982-3. xiii + 506pp. £25. You can read the review via the Royal Studies Journal website here.
Winchester Heritage Open Days – “Remembering Mary I: Creating a Queen’s Legacy”
This talk took place on 16 September and was part of the 2023 programme for Winchester Heritage Open Days. It focused on how Mary I’s legacy was created and highlighted how Mary’s influence on England continued even after her death. Mary I, England’s first crowned queen regnant, reigned from 1553 until 1558 and set aContinue reading “Winchester Heritage Open Days – “Remembering Mary I: Creating a Queen’s Legacy””
“Visiting Tudor Britain” Instagram Live
I joined Deborah Roil of Tudor Places and Sarah Morris of The Tudor Travel Guide to talk about Mary I and Winchester on their Instagram Live, “Visiting Tudor Britain”!
Challenging Regimes: Mary I’s Legacy in the 1660 Restoration of the Monarchy
This talk was presented in partnership with the Society of Australian Genealogists as part of their coronation programme.
Dr Johanna Strong 