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The Rise of Sir Walter Raleigh in the Court of Queen Elizabeth I

The legend has served filmmakers well: Walter Raleigh removing his cloak and tossing it over a puddle of water so that Queen Elizabeth I would not be forced to muddy her feet perfectly combines both the romantic and political. Too bad it’s probably not true, but then again maybe it is. Not that it matters. […]

Renaissance Faires in Illinois: August Through October, 2007

Renaissance fairs will bring the future fiction to life in Illinois in the coming months. Come one and all to see the characters of the past. Knights, castles, jugglers, pipers, kings, queens and more will be recreated at Renaissance fairs in Illinois. Characters dressed in medieval clothing wander the grounds and interact with visitors. Many […]

Queen Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada

Queen Elizabeth I has been thought out to be one of England’s greatest monarchs. Although not having the same temper as her father, she was courageous and had a deep love for her country. Elizabeth was popular with her people and was very involved with all conflicts. In one battle, Good Queen Bess went against […]

Sir Walter Raleigh: The Life and of Death of an Explorer

Sir Walter Raleigh was born about 1554 near Budleigh Salterton in Devonshire, England. He was a soldier, poet, historian, scientist, and explorer. Raleigh’s birth near the sea turned his thoughts to adventure at an early age. He fought in the wars with France in his youth, and attended Oriel College in Oxford. He soon won […]