Tag Archives: England

Two Murders in the Same Place, but 157 Years Apart

Posted on June 12, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Mary Ashford (May 27, 1817) and Barbara Forrest (May 27, 1974) It would seem that there’s something strange going on here, but what if it’s really no more than a coincidence? Most people would question that, but astrologically, there are … Continue reading →

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There is a Lot of Controversy Concerning This Man

Posted on June 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Christopher (Kit) Marlowe (February 6, 1564 – May 30, 1595) Here we are, back in the Elizabeth Age, looking at the life and death of Christopher Marlow. For years, there has been speculation that he, and not William Shakespeare, was … Continue reading →

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Now That It’s Finally Over, Some Spoilers Ahead

Posted on May 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Outlander (2014 – 2026) After 8 seasons, this series has captured our hearts and attention. For the women, there was plenty of sensuality and family life, and for the men, plenty of sword and rifle fights. But it is the … Continue reading →

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Do Only the Good Die Young?

Posted on April 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tara Browne (March 4, 1945 – December 18, 1966) Obviously, being a Guinness heir cannot save you, either. John Lennon admitted that the first two verses in “Day in the Life” were based on this individual. But, as usual, his … Continue reading →

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“And I Would Walk 500 Miles…”

Posted on April 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) This one on Prime Video is quirky, to say the least. I had to remind myself it was also a fantasy. Pensioner Harold Fry lives in Kingsbridge in south Devon with his wife Maureen, leading a humdrum … Continue reading →

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So, Who Exactly was William Shakespeare’s Only Son?

Posted on March 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hamnet Shakespeare (baptised Feb. 2, 1585 – buried Aug. 11, 1596) Awkward, isn’t it? We don’t know exactly when Hamnet was born or when exactly Hamnet died, as the only parish records show his baptism and burial. But, I wondered … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Message of The Police’s Cover Art

Posted on June 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ghost in the Machine (1981) The cover art for Ghost in the Machine features a sixteen-segment display-inspired graphic that depicts the heads of the three band members, each with a distinctive hairstyle. Wikipedia As noted in other places, the mirror image is actually … Continue reading →

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America’s First Mixed Race Marriage

Posted on April 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe (April 5, 1614) As a landmark event, there can be no other one that is as important, both to the white settlers in Jamestown, Virginia and the Native America peoples who lived nearby. As we do … Continue reading →

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She was Like a Mother to Me in the 11th Century

Posted on February 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Eleanor of Aquitaine (c. 1124 – April 1, 1204) I’ve written about this Queen of France and Queen of England previously, but only on the periphery of other people’s lives, including her champion, William Marshal. Now I’m looking at Eleanor’s … Continue reading →

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It is the Use of Mirrors that Shows Her True Beauty

Posted on May 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton (Season Three) This season has been a long time coming. They say patience is a virtue, but the fear of being single your whole life calls for desperate measures during desperate times. Taking the spotlight this season will be Penelope Featherington … Continue reading →

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