Ashlie Jensen

Museum Educator; founder of BeingBess; dedicated to sharing Elizabeth Tudor and her legacy with modern audiences through 1st person interpretation & multimedia.

[Ashlie Jensen @BeingBess]

👑 #OnThisDay in 1536, George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, Sir Henry Norris, Sir Francis Weston, Sir William Brereton and Mark Smeaton were all executed on Tower Hill for their alleged adultery with Anne Boleyn. May these innocent men rest in peace. 👑

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👑 Happy Mother's Day! As Gloria Steinem said, "mother" is a verb - being a mother takes many forms, so whether you're a biological mother, a birth mother, an adoptive mother, a godmother, a pet mother, etc., enjoy your day! 👑

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👑 Due to certain comments, I wanted to just state for the record that there is a no-hate policy on this page. Comments discussing history are welcomed, but hate speech of any kind will lead to being blocked. Thank you for understanding. Have a lovely day! 👑

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👑 I'm sorry, but wtf are these costumes, Starz?!? Though I have tried to ignore them, these costumes from The Spanish Princess are just so truly terrible that I am forced to call attention to them! Don't just... https://t.co/8lxjQVzFZl

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👑 #OnThisDay in 1538, Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire and Ormond, died and was laid to rest at St. Mary's Church, Lambeth. Elizabeth Boleyn was the mother of Anne, Mary, and George. She died just two... https://t.co/Ow08RLoBYv

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👑 #OnThisDay in 1556, during the reign of Queen Mary I, Thomas Cranmer, who had served as the archbishop of Canterbury, was burned at the stake in Oxford. Cranmer had helped to secure King Henry VIII's divorce from Mary's mother, Catherine of Aragon.... https://t.co/OgmeYF59YR

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👑 The life of a 16th century courtier, Lady Dorothy Josselyn... 👑
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👑 Discovery: Crew of Henry VIII's warship the Mary Rose found to be diverse, with sailors of North African heritage 👑

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👑 How did I not know that Whoopi Goldberg dressed up as Queen Elizabeth I when she hosted the Oscars? She looks fabulous! 👑

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👑 A 3-part Queen Elizabeth I series airs tonight on WGBH 2. Consult your local PBS station schedule for details. Happy watching! 👑 https://t.co/EIMVn6CYTh

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👑 #OnThisDay in 1536, Queen Catherine of Aragon was buried in Peterborough Cathedral. The very same day, her former great rival Queen Anne Boleyn miscarried a child, said by several accounts to have been a boy.... https://t.co/UyHdqhWT0x

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👑 The dress Lady Gaga wore to one of her movie premieres is so clearly Elizabethan-inspired! The ruff, the embroidered and jewel-encrusted bodice, the billowy sleeves and the full skirt all scream 16th century!... https://t.co/dRbABKidiM

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👑 Just wanted to share a quick personal, Elizabeth I themed post: I made this MASSIVE coffee mug at a pottery painting place last week. ☕ I put a Queen Elizabeth I quote on it: "I am no morning woman."

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Happy Twelfth Night! Here's a little history about a traditional Twelfth Night cake... https://t.co/AclsUPyQoD

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Happy Twelfth Night! Here's a little history about a traditional Twelfth Night cake... https://t.co/AWH1WGC0fS

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Some #TudorHumor for you all today! 😉 https://t.co/ETpGlwg8wH

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Very excited to read Sandra Vasoli's book, 'Anne Boleyn's Letter from the Tower: A New Assessment.' 📚👑🏰 For details, see the photographs of the book jacket below.

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I always get Tudor/Elizabethan themed gifts at Christmas (I'm sure many of you do, too!) This year, King Henry VIII, Katherine Howard and Catherine of Aragon were all added to my St. Nicolas Six Wives of Henry... https://t.co/CSWP0XIzBH