Tag Archives: politics

Speculation: The Secret History of the Tudors

Posted on October 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Elizabeth Talbot – Countess of Shrewsbury (1531 – February 13, 1608) Now, this is outside my normal comfort zone. In fact this post should be rated “U” for Unreliable. As “Bess” of Hardwick‘s birth date is unknown, Luke Aaron was … Continue reading →

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Could This Man Really Be Francis Bacon’s Father?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Robert Dudley (Sr) (June 24, 1532 – September 4, 1588) Earlier today, I experimented with a combination of charts to see if paternity could be proven using astrology. But the chart I used for Robert Dudley was patently incorrect (using … Continue reading →

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Experiment: Can a Death Chart Link to One’s Parents?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Worst Kept Secret of an English Royal Birth from 1561 Luke Aaron asked this question yesterday. His reason was the prevalence of vague birth details, especially in the Elizabethan era. It had never occurred to me to try, but … Continue reading →

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Why are We So Quick to Believe Fake News?

Posted on October 24, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Vladimir Putin Heart Attack? (October 22, 2023) This goes along with the idea that Putin has body doubles. Now, if that were true then we could reasonably consider that these rumours have substance, but when knewz.com does the reporting, the … Continue reading →

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Rumour Has It: Elizabeth I’s “Secret” Child

Posted on October 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Francis Bacon (January 22, 1561 – April 9, 1626) Now, this is a contentious secret since Elizabeth I was considered “The Virgin Queen”. Was that a lie? To be fair, Francis Bacon is considered one of the most interesting characters … Continue reading →

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Once a Lord, Always a Lord?

Posted on October 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

William Cecil, Lord Burghley (September 15, 1520 – August 4, 1598) OK, OK, this will be my last Luke Aaron connection. I was looking for a tenuous link to his present day counterpart, and it would seem that being Knighted … Continue reading →

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Once an Explorer, Always an Explorer?

Posted on October 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Robert Dudley (Jr) (August 7, 1574 – September 6, 1649) This may be the last Luke Aaron lead that I’m going to (try to) follow. Officially, I believe, he intended that I compare Robert Dudley (Sr) who was rumoured to … Continue reading →

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Once a Traitor, Always a Traitor?

Posted on October 20, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (November 10, 1565 – February 25, 1601) I’m getting a hint of how Luke Aaron fits these past giants of politics to more recent incarnations. It’s how they look like each other. In this … Continue reading →

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A Very Long Time to Hold a Grudge: 51 Years

Posted on October 19, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Munich Games Massacre (September 5, 1972) The world and his uncle tend to forget that the terrorism that Israel has endured came into stark focus on this day in 1972. The Israeli Olympic team were meant to be bargaining chips … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Novel Thought: Emperors as Football Managers

Posted on October 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Jose Mourinho (January 26, 1963) Now, we’re going out into left field, here. My most recent commenter has challenged me to look at three individuals (and their past lives) to see if there are any links between them. OK, I’m … Continue reading →

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