I was wondering the other day about Henry VIII's weird ass shoes.
These guys:
Here's an extant pair from the era:
I've heard them compared to Greggs steak bakes and I can definitely see it.
Why are they so square? Why are the toes so wide? What is their deal?
So I looked into it, and it turns out the "duckbill shoe" was popularized by Charles VIII of France... because he had six toes. Henry's excuse is not available.
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Magnificent, original 1921 Tudor in Cincinnati, OH. 3bds, 4ba, 4,891sqft, reduced $200k to $1.599m.
This is a real Tudor and it's beautiful. Look at the stone, stucco, and the slate roof.
A foyer leads to the grand hall.
Look at this slate and marble main hall.
Straight ahead, through a double doorway, there's the large sitting room with rich wood paneling and leaded glass windows. Also note the raised pattern in the ceiling.
Have you ever seen a recessed fireplace like this? Beautiful white marble.
The sunroom/conservatory is so pretty.
Trellises on the walls and a fabulous marble fountain. Did you notice how the walls in both rooms are also delicately carved?
The beautiful dining room has double doors to the patio.
There's also a breakfast room for everyday dining. It has doors to the patio and a lovely built-in cabinet.
Arched doors and doorways are throughout the house. Then, there's the original kitchen. Perfectly preserved cabinets and look at the fountain in the wall.
Here's an original main floor powder room.
Magnificent carved stairs.
Pretty, pale blue primary bedroom has a seating alcove.
And, check out the original tile in the bath.
There are closets in the hall, with glass front sliding doors.
Very elegant sitting room/family room.
Home office with a little built-in desk and doors to a terrace.
This smaller bedroom and the office share a bath between them.
It's an original Jack & Jill bath. Look at the grate in the wall. '
In the basement there's a large space that looks like a pub, complete with a bar. Also, look at the ceiling.
There's a lovely guest powder room down here, also.
Outside, there's a bright orange patio and a fountain.
The entrance to the property.
The park-like grounds are gorgeous.
The house is so private- you can see the neighboring homes and this house is in the middle, surrounded by its 8.52 acres of land.
if you have to be a tudor wife (annulled, annulled and beheaded, died, annulled with a hefty settlement, beheaded, survived only to die in childbirth after remarrying), you’re going to pick anne of cleves, right? she’s the only one who didn’t sleep with henry and also made bank
A Dog, A King, and A Treasonous Plot: The Fall of Thomas Seymour
Thomas Seymour, uncle of the young Edward VI, was executed for treason — but one of the most infamous stories surrounding his downfall involves a royal dog. According to historical accounts, Seymour attempted to enter the king's apartments at Hampton Court Palace in January 1549. When Edward’s pet spaniel reacted to the intruder by barking, Seymour reportedly shot and killed the dog to prevent the noise from alerting the guards. The commotion that followed exposed his unauthorized presence near the king and raised serious questions about his intentions.
The dog’s death was not the official crime that led to Seymour’s execution, but the incident became one of the most memorable details in the case against him. Seymour had already attracted suspicion by secretly attempting to gain influence over Edward VI, allegedly seeking control of the royal household and considering plans to marry the king’s cousin, Lady Jane Grey, or increase his power through other court alliances.
Seymour was arrested and accused of treason. He was charged with attempting to seize power and undermine the authority of his brother, the Lord Protector. Despite defending himself, he was found guilty and was executed by beheading on Tower Hill on March 20, 1549.
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