tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post5358129370958203936..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Catherine de Medici : The Dark Queen's JewelsThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-14747064365921693472011-07-28T10:34:45.871-04:002011-07-28T10:34:45.871-04:00I agree, they had to be as many of these royal cou...I agree, they had to be as many of these royal courts were full of intrigue and danger.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-77255506665678527382011-07-28T10:05:35.266-04:002011-07-28T10:05:35.266-04:00Truly enjoyable reading. I find it fascinating th...Truly enjoyable reading. I find it fascinating that so many of the female royalty were highly intelligent and strong women. I suppose this was really a necessity for survival back in those days.Almost Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-76480010930412466712010-06-14T15:19:39.450-04:002010-06-14T15:19:39.450-04:00Wow! You're one lucky woman to visit the very ...Wow! You're one lucky woman to visit the very place they lived.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-15597659892304663162010-06-14T13:13:22.320-04:002010-06-14T13:13:22.320-04:00I just returned today from visiting the Loire and ...I just returned today from visiting the Loire and the castle of Chenonceau where these 2 woman lived ! Catharina De Medici was also in Chambord. Quite a special woman !zsazsazsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031938430953129636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-38302614495375328102010-06-13T12:51:07.196-04:002010-06-13T12:51:07.196-04:00Thanks for letting me know ladies!! History is fa...Thanks for letting me know ladies!! History is fascinating and it needn't be boring. One word of caution about the Tudors series - there are a lot of inaccuracies.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-77635740944922785572010-06-13T12:22:58.948-04:002010-06-13T12:22:58.948-04:00Fascinating, as usual, Pearl. Thanks for taking t...Fascinating, as usual, Pearl. Thanks for taking the time to educate us in such an enjoyable way. Your blog is one of my absolute favourites.<br />Sue W. (in Whitby)Moushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968624217036574414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-15104965036441310892010-06-13T11:08:28.048-04:002010-06-13T11:08:28.048-04:00I love your mini biographies! Your love of histor...I love your mini biographies! Your love of history shows in every line and you make them so interesting. <br />SusanSusanna Originalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158392727581242565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-91008350063982925412010-06-13T09:07:07.319-04:002010-06-13T09:07:07.319-04:00I really enjoy reading your historical posts! We ...I really enjoy reading your historical posts! We are watching The Tudors on DVD right now.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098105167467645681noreply@blogger.com