Have written up some thoughts about Ben Jonson's play Sejanus, set during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Rarely performed and time it was staged again. #17thcenturyliterature, #JamesVI, #JamesI, #Benjonson, aburntship.blogspot.com/2025/12/seja...
' Sejanus His Fall' by Ben Jonson
A Lost Classic or 400 Year Old Flop? Readers of ...
aburntship.blogspot.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Have written up some thoughts about Ben Jonson's play Sejanus, set during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Rarely performed and time it was staged again. #17thcenturyliterature, #JamesVI, #JamesI, #Benjonson, aburntship.blogspot.com/2025/12/seja...
Falkland Palace and its fascinating history is open for tours through winter! Highly recommend. #JamesV #MaryQueenofScots #JamesVI @n-t-s.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Falkland Palace and its fascinating history is open for tours through winter! Highly recommend. #JamesV #MaryQueenofScots #JamesVI @n-t-s.bsky.social
Couldnae hae that ower here…A Wee Free library in Scotland would consist of JamesVI Bibles and the collected works of John Knox in the ‘Thou Shalt Not’ section…
November 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Couldnae hae that ower here…A Wee Free library in Scotland would consist of JamesVI Bibles and the collected works of John Knox in the ‘Thou Shalt Not’ section…
In this biography, the story of James VI and I is laid bare, and a welter of scurrilous assumptions penned by his political opponents put to rest.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/38rxm9vv
#jamesvi #biography #tudorhistory
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/38rxm9vv
#jamesvi #biography #tudorhistory
October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
In this biography, the story of James VI and I is laid bare, and a welter of scurrilous assumptions penned by his political opponents put to rest.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/38rxm9vv
#jamesvi #biography #tudorhistory
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/38rxm9vv
#jamesvi #biography #tudorhistory
🚨 BOOK LAUNCH🚨
Everything you know about James VI is WRONG 🚨 @tracyborman.bsky.social shatters 400 years of lies about the succession. This wasn't peaceful transfer - it was theft 👑⚔️
📖 Pre-order the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10...
🎧 Listen now! pod.fo/e/32457a
#StolenCrown #JamesVI
Everything you know about James VI is WRONG 🚨 @tracyborman.bsky.social shatters 400 years of lies about the succession. This wasn't peaceful transfer - it was theft 👑⚔️
📖 Pre-order the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10...
🎧 Listen now! pod.fo/e/32457a
#StolenCrown #JamesVI
September 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🚨 BOOK LAUNCH🚨
Everything you know about James VI is WRONG 🚨 @tracyborman.bsky.social shatters 400 years of lies about the succession. This wasn't peaceful transfer - it was theft 👑⚔️
📖 Pre-order the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10...
🎧 Listen now! pod.fo/e/32457a
#StolenCrown #JamesVI
Everything you know about James VI is WRONG 🚨 @tracyborman.bsky.social shatters 400 years of lies about the succession. This wasn't peaceful transfer - it was theft 👑⚔️
📖 Pre-order the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10...
🎧 Listen now! pod.fo/e/32457a
#StolenCrown #JamesVI
#OTD 20 Aug 1589
Anne of Denmark & #JamesVI of Scotland (later #JamesI of England) wed by proxy, then in person on 23 Nov
Not a happy marriage & only 3 of their 7 children survived infancy including
#CharlesI & Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia
Meet King James & his Court at Kiplin Hall on 30/31 Aug
Anne of Denmark & #JamesVI of Scotland (later #JamesI of England) wed by proxy, then in person on 23 Nov
Not a happy marriage & only 3 of their 7 children survived infancy including
#CharlesI & Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia
Meet King James & his Court at Kiplin Hall on 30/31 Aug
August 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#OTD in 1567 #JamesVI was coronated King of Scotland as just a baby. His mother #MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate. He would rule Scotland and later England (r. 1603-1625) with the death of #ElizabethI until his death in 1625 at age 58.
July 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
#OTD in 1567 #JamesVI was coronated King of Scotland as just a baby. His mother #MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate. He would rule Scotland and later England (r. 1603-1625) with the death of #ElizabethI until his death in 1625 at age 58.
#OTD 29 July 1565
Widowed #MaryQueenofScots married her 2nd husband, #HenryStuart Lord Darnley at Holyrood Palace
The couple were both #MargaretTudor's grandchildren!
The marriage unpopular in Scotland infuriated their cousin #ElizabethI but did produce an heir #JamesVI / #JamesI
Widowed #MaryQueenofScots married her 2nd husband, #HenryStuart Lord Darnley at Holyrood Palace
The couple were both #MargaretTudor's grandchildren!
The marriage unpopular in Scotland infuriated their cousin #ElizabethI but did produce an heir #JamesVI / #JamesI
July 29, 2025 at 6:03 AM
#OTD 29 July 1565
Widowed #MaryQueenofScots married her 2nd husband, #HenryStuart Lord Darnley at Holyrood Palace
The couple were both #MargaretTudor's grandchildren!
The marriage unpopular in Scotland infuriated their cousin #ElizabethI but did produce an heir #JamesVI / #JamesI
Widowed #MaryQueenofScots married her 2nd husband, #HenryStuart Lord Darnley at Holyrood Palace
The couple were both #MargaretTudor's grandchildren!
The marriage unpopular in Scotland infuriated their cousin #ElizabethI but did produce an heir #JamesVI / #JamesI
I’m very excited to announce The Stolen Crown book tour 🎉🎉🎉 31 dates across the UK. Hope to see you there! @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesvi #tudors #stuarts
July 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’m very excited to announce The Stolen Crown book tour 🎉🎉🎉 31 dates across the UK. Hope to see you there! @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesvi #tudors #stuarts
#OTD in 1567 #MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate in favor of her one-year-old son, #JamesVI. Mary had returned to Scotland after many years in France virtually a stranger to her country. 1/2
July 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#OTD in 1567 #MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate in favor of her one-year-old son, #JamesVI. Mary had returned to Scotland after many years in France virtually a stranger to her country. 1/2
#OTD 24 July 1567
#MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate
Captive at Lochleven Castle & weak from miscarrying twins, she was threatened with death if she refused to sign the deeds for #JamesVI to be crowned King!
Mary's story free to view: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
#MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate
Captive at Lochleven Castle & weak from miscarrying twins, she was threatened with death if she refused to sign the deeds for #JamesVI to be crowned King!
Mary's story free to view: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM
#OTD 24 July 1567
#MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate
Captive at Lochleven Castle & weak from miscarrying twins, she was threatened with death if she refused to sign the deeds for #JamesVI to be crowned King!
Mary's story free to view: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
#MaryQueenofScots was forced to abdicate
Captive at Lochleven Castle & weak from miscarrying twins, she was threatened with death if she refused to sign the deeds for #JamesVI to be crowned King!
Mary's story free to view: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
👑🏴 #OTD in #History 24 July 1567, the imprisoned #MaryQueenOfScots was forced to abdicate, signing the throne over to her 13-month-old son #JamesVI, and his regents. Aged 24, Mary had been #Scotland's queen from the first week of her life.
July 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
👑🏴 #OTD in #History 24 July 1567, the imprisoned #MaryQueenOfScots was forced to abdicate, signing the throne over to her 13-month-old son #JamesVI, and his regents. Aged 24, Mary had been #Scotland's queen from the first week of her life.
I just want to say how fantastic the conference on JamesVI & I was at the University of Glasgow. I did a thesis study on the 17th century Masque under James for musicology, (before the government killed the discipline in Australia). It was so great to hear everyone. #17th #history #KingJames
July 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I just want to say how fantastic the conference on JamesVI & I was at the University of Glasgow. I did a thesis study on the 17th century Masque under James for musicology, (before the government killed the discipline in Australia). It was so great to hear everyone. #17th #history #KingJames
…Reading like a political thriller, no one will ever look at the accession of James I in the same way again.
@tracyborman.bsky.social
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
@tracyborman.bsky.social
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
June 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
…Reading like a political thriller, no one will ever look at the accession of James I in the same way again.
@tracyborman.bsky.social
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
@tracyborman.bsky.social
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
Just finished reading an advanced copy The Stolen Crown by @tracyborman.bsky.social Here are my comments:
In her deeply researched and thoughtful new book Tracy Borman takes readers deep into the politicking…
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
In her deeply researched and thoughtful new book Tracy Borman takes readers deep into the politicking…
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
June 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Just finished reading an advanced copy The Stolen Crown by @tracyborman.bsky.social Here are my comments:
In her deeply researched and thoughtful new book Tracy Borman takes readers deep into the politicking…
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
In her deeply researched and thoughtful new book Tracy Borman takes readers deep into the politicking…
#thestolencrown #stolencrown #elizabethi #jamesvi #jamesi #tudor #tudors #stuarts #stuart
#AdamdeColone (ca. 1572-1651)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
after 1622
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
after 1622
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
#AdamdeColone (ca. 1572-1651)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
after 1622
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
after 1622
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
#DanielMytens (ca .1590-1647)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1621
National Portrait Gallery
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1621
National Portrait Gallery
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
#DanielMytens (ca .1590-1647)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1621
National Portrait Gallery
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1621
National Portrait Gallery
#Stuart
#PaulvanSomer (1576/8-1622)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1618
Yale British Art
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1618
Yale British Art
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#PaulvanSomer (1576/8-1622)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1618
Yale British Art
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1618
Yale British Art
#Stuart
Unknown Artist
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1614
Mauritshuis
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1614
Mauritshuis
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Unknown Artist
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1614
Mauritshuis
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1614
Mauritshuis
#Stuart
#NicholasHilliard (1547-1619)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1609
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1609
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
#NicholasHilliard (1547-1619)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1609
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1609
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
#JohnDeCritz the Elder (ca. 1550-1642)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1604
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1604
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#JohnDeCritz the Elder (ca. 1550-1642)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1604
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1604
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
#AdrianVanson (fl. 1581-1602)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1595
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1595
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#AdrianVanson (fl. 1581-1602)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1595
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1595
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Unknown Artist,
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1587
Royal Collection
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1587
Royal Collection
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Unknown Artist,
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1587
Royal Collection
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1587
Royal Collection
#Stuart
#AdrianVanson (fl. 1581-1602)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1585
Historic Environment Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1585
Historic Environment Scotland
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#AdrianVanson (fl. 1581-1602)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1585
Historic Environment Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
1585
Historic Environment Scotland
#Stuart
#ArnoldBronckorst (fl. 1565-83)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1574
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1574
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
June 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#ArnoldBronckorst (fl. 1565-83)
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1574
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart
Portrait of King #JamesVI of Scotland / King #JamesI of England (1566-1625), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1574
National Galleries of Scotland
#Stuart