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Suggested inquiry questions: What can we learn about entertainment in the Tudor period? What could you do to pass the time in the Tudor period? Potential activities: Write a news report on...
Sign up to our free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) now: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/tudor-entertainment Explore the magnificent Tudor worlds of sp...
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On this fascinating three-week course, you’ll join the fun-loving Tudors in their world of lavish entertainment. You’ll discover how Henry VIII and Elizabeth I used shows of strength, sporting prowess, and pageantry to impress their subjects and build a powerful royal image at home and abroad.
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- Historic Royal Palaces
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Tudor entertainment focused on Saints' Days, feast days, royal weddings, harvest celebrations, and the occasional public execution.
Feb 10, 2015 · Tudor Entertainment & Pastimes For Rich & Poor. The most festive time of the year was the twelve days of Christmas. Of course, the greatest celebration was at the Tudor court, but homes across England – rich and poor – celebrated as best they could. The King, as well as wealthy noblemen, had a Lord of Misrule.
While the 16th century and early 17th century squarely fall into the Renaissance period in Europe, that period was not only one of scientific and cultural advance, but also involved the development of changing forms of entertainment – both for the masses and for the elite.