How much fun would it be to plan a trip on the QM2? Here's the official information for this incredible ship. Take a tour, look at its destinations, and find out what you can do on board for fun.

Information about the life of Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, during the French Revolution.

An outline of Mary I's (Henry VIII's first daughter) life divided into 3 sections: her time as princess, her reign as queen, and her marriage to Phillip II of Spain.

Mary, Queen of Scots is profiled, who was beheaded by order of Queen Elizabeth I in 1587. Content includes a biography, chronology, numerous images, quizzes of Tudor England, and more.

An article that tells of new historical evidence of Mary's plotting with her lover James Hepburn, the Earl of Bothwell. Archived.

This is a Victorian era retelling of Edmund Spenser's "Faerie Queen." Useful for getting a grip on the plot, or for comparison of language.

Very informative site about Elizabeth I including her religious and political reform, political strategies and her effect on English society during her reign. Contains links to other British history sites.

A history of the Tudor Kings and Queens who ruled England from 1485-1603. The site contains biographies, cultural, and historical data.

This resource provides photocopies of various types of information about social dancing and its influence on people.

Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.

An article about the plots around Elizabeth I and her sophisticated spy ring. Archived.

Springfield Public School District provides comprehensive information on England during the Elizabethan time period. Includes historical figures and events, everyday life, arts and architecture, Shakespeare, and it offers links to other...

This is the index site for a great deal of information about the 17th century author Richard Crashaw (1613-1649 CE). This site has links to the life of the author, selected works, quotes from the author and more.

A multi-part online exhibit that traces the development of the U.S. Postal System. Artifacts may be clicked on and text explains their significance. Historic, primary materials are used throughout the exhibit.

This resource briefly talks about selected Manneristic artwork in the context of Shakespearean drama. A picture is provided along with links to additional information on related subjects.