@hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social
Historian & author. Anna of Cleves expert. Also attorney & part-time law professor. Mother of parrots. 📚⚖️💻🦜🦜🦜
Most recently published book:
Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: ‘I am not as Simple as I may Seem’ (Amberley 2025)
Most recently published book:
Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: ‘I am not as Simple as I may Seem’ (Amberley 2025)
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Set for release 15 December 2025, this 📖 explores Anne’s actions that led to her downfall, including why Henry likely felt he had no choice but to kill her. Available from your favorite bookseller, & I’ve placed the Blackwell’s link below.
shorturl.at/GeAW9
shorturl.at/GeAW9
Hello, everyone! Today is the US release of my biography about Katharine of Aragon, which covers the founding of her family dynasty and how it impacted her time in England. #bookrelease #catherineofaragon #katharineofaragon #henryviii tinyurl.com/3ykhabdt
Katherine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am Not as Simple as I May Seem'
Katherine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am Not as Simple as I May Seem' [Darsie, Heather R.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Katherine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am Not as Simple as I May Seem'
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October 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hello, everyone! Today is the US release of my biography about Katharine of Aragon, which covers the founding of her family dynasty and how it impacted her time in England. #bookrelease #catherineofaragon #katharineofaragon #henryviii tinyurl.com/3ykhabdt
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Breaking News… we now know what book Elizabeth I was reading under an oak tree in Hatfield Park when informed that she had become Queen. #womenwhoruledtheworld #elizabethi #tudor #tudora #reigningqueen #femaleking
September 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Breaking News… we now know what book Elizabeth I was reading under an oak tree in Hatfield Park when informed that she had become Queen. #womenwhoruledtheworld #elizabethi #tudor #tudora #reigningqueen #femaleking
I have meddled with Anne Boleyn’s cause. Why did this poor woman have to be killed? What made her become such a danger in Henry VIII’s mind? Pre-order now for the December release date. tinyurl.com/4srcumv3 #anneboleyn
September 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I have meddled with Anne Boleyn’s cause. Why did this poor woman have to be killed? What made her become such a danger in Henry VIII’s mind? Pre-order now for the December release date. tinyurl.com/4srcumv3 #anneboleyn
I am 100% done with all the things related to my Anne Boleyn book. I really hope it is well-received; definitely took some risks with this one. Going to purge my mind with some fiction reading and resuming long-form poetry writing. I have no chill, friends.
August 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I am 100% done with all the things related to my Anne Boleyn book. I really hope it is well-received; definitely took some risks with this one. Going to purge my mind with some fiction reading and resuming long-form poetry writing. I have no chill, friends.
Circumstances in Europe at the Time of the Marriage Treaty Between King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza – A guest post by Susan Abernethy
with Heather R. Darsie, J. D. I am delighted to host my friend Susan Abernethy during her blog tour for Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The…
with Heather R. Darsie, J. D. I am delighted to host my friend Susan Abernethy during her blog tour for Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The…
Circumstances in Europe at the Time of the Marriage Treaty Between King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza – A guest post by Susan Abernethy
with Heather R. Darsie, J. D. I am delighted to host my friend Susan Abernethy during her blog tour for Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza. Please enjoy this post by Susan, below. England and Portugal had a long-standing relationship. The two countries brokered a diplomatic and commercial treaty as early as 1386, establishing a pact of mutual friendship and support.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Circumstances in Europe at the Time of the Marriage Treaty Between King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza – A guest post by Susan Abernethy
with Heather R. Darsie, J. D. I am delighted to host my friend Susan Abernethy during her blog tour for Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The…
with Heather R. Darsie, J. D. I am delighted to host my friend Susan Abernethy during her blog tour for Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The…
Set for release 15 December 2025, this 📖 explores Anne’s actions that led to her downfall, including why Henry likely felt he had no choice but to kill her. Available from your favorite bookseller, & I’ve placed the Blackwell’s link below.
shorturl.at/GeAW9
shorturl.at/GeAW9
July 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Set for release 15 December 2025, this 📖 explores Anne’s actions that led to her downfall, including why Henry likely felt he had no choice but to kill her. Available from your favorite bookseller, & I’ve placed the Blackwell’s link below.
shorturl.at/GeAW9
shorturl.at/GeAW9
Any want to see the new cover for my latest book on Anne Boleyn? In it, I review the dangerous political and legal changes that made her own behavior dangerous, leading to Anne’s downfall. #anneboleyn
July 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Any want to see the new cover for my latest book on Anne Boleyn? In it, I review the dangerous political and legal changes that made her own behavior dangerous, leading to Anne’s downfall. #anneboleyn
Writing, writing, writing… #AnneBoleyn #WIP
June 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Writing, writing, writing… #AnneBoleyn #WIP
I am delighted to say that I was readmitted to graduate school! After dropping out in Spring 2020 for obvious reasons to those who know me well, this is a wonderful turn of events. I am one class away after I correct a couple of things. I should complete my MA next year.
Image: Christine de Pizan!
Image: Christine de Pizan!
June 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I am delighted to say that I was readmitted to graduate school! After dropping out in Spring 2020 for obvious reasons to those who know me well, this is a wonderful turn of events. I am one class away after I correct a couple of things. I should complete my MA next year.
Image: Christine de Pizan!
Image: Christine de Pizan!
It looks like I am on track to be readmitted to grad school to complete my MA in History. I abandoned it in 2020 due to the pandemic. I should find out soon. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, please enjoy this image of Sybylla of Cleves!
June 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It looks like I am on track to be readmitted to grad school to complete my MA in History. I abandoned it in 2020 due to the pandemic. I should find out soon. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, please enjoy this image of Sybylla of Cleves!
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New book review on my blog -'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am Not as Simple as I May Seem'' by @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social - such a fascinating look at Katharine from the Spanish point of view!
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Book Review - ‘Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: ‘I am Not as Simple as I May Seem’’
By Heather R. Darsie
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June 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
New book review on my blog -'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am Not as Simple as I May Seem'' by @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social - such a fascinating look at Katharine from the Spanish point of view!
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Katharine of Aragon’ and the Castilian Grain Crisis
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon spent an agonizing seven years in England waiting for her future to find her. Although it was surely a depressing, demoralizing time, going back to Spain might have been more dangerous for…
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon spent an agonizing seven years in England waiting for her future to find her. Although it was surely a depressing, demoralizing time, going back to Spain might have been more dangerous for…
Katharine of Aragon’ and the Castilian Grain Crisis
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon spent an agonizing seven years in England waiting for her future to find her. Although it was surely a depressing, demoralizing time, going back to Spain might have been more dangerous for Katharine. Things were not safe and secure as the Iberian peninsula, and particularly the Crown of Castile and León, faced crisis after crisis.
maidensandmanuscripts.com
May 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Katharine of Aragon’ and the Castilian Grain Crisis
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon spent an agonizing seven years in England waiting for her future to find her. Although it was surely a depressing, demoralizing time, going back to Spain might have been more dangerous for…
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon spent an agonizing seven years in England waiting for her future to find her. Although it was surely a depressing, demoralizing time, going back to Spain might have been more dangerous for…
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New speaker intro! I’m thrilled to share that Dr Peter Stiffell is one of the speakers for ‘365 Days with Katherine of Aragon’. Dr Stiffell’s presentation will explore Katherine’s relationship with her daughter Mary. Head to the link below for details!
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May 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
New speaker intro! I’m thrilled to share that Dr Peter Stiffell is one of the speakers for ‘365 Days with Katherine of Aragon’. Dr Stiffell’s presentation will explore Katherine’s relationship with her daughter Mary. Head to the link below for details!
onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2025/04...
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Join host Natalie Grueninger in an enthralling episode of Talking Tudors as she talks to Author Heather R Darsie and delves into the early life and heritage of Katherine of Aragon talkingtudors.podbean.com/e/unearthing... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social @onthetudortrail.bsky.social #Tudors #Podcast
May 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Join host Natalie Grueninger in an enthralling episode of Talking Tudors as she talks to Author Heather R Darsie and delves into the early life and heritage of Katherine of Aragon talkingtudors.podbean.com/e/unearthing... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social @onthetudortrail.bsky.social #Tudors #Podcast
Katharine of Aragon’s Spanish Legacy in England
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon left an indelible mark on Tudor England that remains to present time. We are still talking about her. Katharine's life and the struggle she faced impacted her tremendously, and left a huge impression on…
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon left an indelible mark on Tudor England that remains to present time. We are still talking about her. Katharine's life and the struggle she faced impacted her tremendously, and left a huge impression on…
Katharine of Aragon’s Spanish Legacy in England
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon left an indelible mark on Tudor England that remains to present time. We are still talking about her. Katharine's life and the struggle she faced impacted her tremendously, and left a huge impression on her daughter Mary. This very evident when looking at who Mary I, England's first queen regnant, chose as a husband and the details surrounding Mary's wedding day.
maidensandmanuscripts.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Katharine of Aragon’s Spanish Legacy in England
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon left an indelible mark on Tudor England that remains to present time. We are still talking about her. Katharine's life and the struggle she faced impacted her tremendously, and left a huge impression on…
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon left an indelible mark on Tudor England that remains to present time. We are still talking about her. Katharine's life and the struggle she faced impacted her tremendously, and left a huge impression on…
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I am thrilled to take part in the 'Katherine of Aragon, Spanish Princess' blog tour with this interview with Heather R Darsie.
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May 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I am thrilled to take part in the 'Katherine of Aragon, Spanish Princess' blog tour with this interview with Heather R Darsie.
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Excerpt from Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, by Heather R. Darsie tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/05/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #BookLaunch
May 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Excerpt from Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, by Heather R. Darsie tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/05/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #BookLaunch
My biography about #katharineofaragon is published! Get yours today! tinyurl.com/Katharine-of...
#katherineofaragon #catherineofaragon
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May 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My biography about #katharineofaragon is published! Get yours today! tinyurl.com/Katharine-of...
#katherineofaragon #catherineofaragon
#katherineofaragon #catherineofaragon
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I'm delighted today to welcome @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social to my blog and Substack as part of her blog tour for her new book 'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem''!
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Guest Post Q&A with Heather R. Darsie
Author of 'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem'
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May 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I'm delighted today to welcome @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social to my blog and Substack as part of her blog tour for her new book 'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem''!
Substack: tudorblogger.substack.com/p/guest-post...
Blog: tudorblogger.com/2025/05/14/g...
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It's out 150th episode! and it's #TrastamaraTuesday
Please tune in and join @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social as we discuss KATHARINE OF ARAGON and her Spanish heritage in our Queenquel episode, complimenting our blog tour #amberleybooks open.spotify.com/episode/3qas... #shelfie #tudors
Please tune in and join @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social as we discuss KATHARINE OF ARAGON and her Spanish heritage in our Queenquel episode, complimenting our blog tour #amberleybooks open.spotify.com/episode/3qas... #shelfie #tudors
Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess with Heather R Darsie
If It Ain't Baroque... · Episode
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May 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It's out 150th episode! and it's #TrastamaraTuesday
Please tune in and join @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social as we discuss KATHARINE OF ARAGON and her Spanish heritage in our Queenquel episode, complimenting our blog tour #amberleybooks open.spotify.com/episode/3qas... #shelfie #tudors
Please tune in and join @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social as we discuss KATHARINE OF ARAGON and her Spanish heritage in our Queenquel episode, complimenting our blog tour #amberleybooks open.spotify.com/episode/3qas... #shelfie #tudors
Stop 2 on the tour is live now on If it Ain’t Baroque website! Did you know that Katharine of Aragon staying in England during her widowhood protected her from the Castilian grain crisis? #KatharineOfAragon #KatherineOfAragon #CatherineOfAragon
May 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Stop 2 on the tour is live now on If it Ain’t Baroque website! Did you know that Katharine of Aragon staying in England during her widowhood protected her from the Castilian grain crisis? #KatharineOfAragon #KatherineOfAragon #CatherineOfAragon
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It's never NOT time to talk about Katharine of Aragon and her Spanish roots - let's indulge ourselves and talk to @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social about her original new research and the factors behind some major #Tudor decisions, rarely previously discussed. #Amberley open.spotify.com/episode/2EBJ...
Reinventing... Katharine of Aragon with Heather R Darsie
If It Ain't Baroque... · Episode
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May 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
It's never NOT time to talk about Katharine of Aragon and her Spanish roots - let's indulge ourselves and talk to @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social about her original new research and the factors behind some major #Tudor decisions, rarely previously discussed. #Amberley open.spotify.com/episode/2EBJ...
Urraca the Reckless: Katharine of Aragon’s Ancestress
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Thank you for joining me on the first stop of my blog tour celebrating the release of Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am not as Simple as I may Seem'! When thinking of from whom Katharine of Aragon…
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Thank you for joining me on the first stop of my blog tour celebrating the release of Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am not as Simple as I may Seem'! When thinking of from whom Katharine of Aragon…
Urraca the Reckless: Katharine of Aragon’s Ancestress
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Thank you for joining me on the first stop of my blog tour celebrating the release of Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am not as Simple as I may Seem'! When thinking of from whom Katharine of Aragon inherited her courage and her moxy, one's mind instantly goes to Katharine's mother, Isabella of Castile and Leon.
maidensandmanuscripts.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Urraca the Reckless: Katharine of Aragon’s Ancestress
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Thank you for joining me on the first stop of my blog tour celebrating the release of Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am not as Simple as I may Seem'! When thinking of from whom Katharine of Aragon…
by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Thank you for joining me on the first stop of my blog tour celebrating the release of Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am not as Simple as I may Seem'! When thinking of from whom Katharine of Aragon…