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Musing is not concluding. . .

I'm a history and pop culture geek who sees historical connections to today's news everywhere. I have a special interest in gender and power as expressed in the first Elizabethan era, monarchy, popular culture as a lens for cultural analysis, and the use of fashion and material culture as semiotic keys.

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I'm a history and pop culture geek who sees connections to today's news everywhere she loo

"Kristin has a remarkable ability to relate to a ‘novice’ audience the important historical facts."

– Betty

Recent Posts

Kristin Bundesen, PhD

Sep 19

And so it begins

The slow migration to Substack has begun Dear Reader, I've started the slow migration to Substack. I've been convinced by those that...

Is history factual, or just another form of fiction?

Kristin Bundesen, PhD

Jun 22

Is history factual, or just another form of fiction?

Highlights from the Understanding Diversity in the 15th and 16th Century conference, Edinburgh, Scotland April 2023. The last in this series

Did Elizabethan men recognize women's political power?

Kristin Bundesen, PhD

May 30

Did Elizabethan men recognize women's political power?

Ladies-in-waiting's political engagement was in no sense a part of their office, but was how Elizabeth managed the business of her court.

Women as actors on the political stage

Kristin Bundesen, PhD

May 23

Women as actors on the political stage

Highlights from the Understanding Diversity in the 15th and 16th Century conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, April 2023.

When men play women on stage, what are gender expectations?

Kristin Bundesen, PhD

May 20

When men play women on stage, what are gender expectations?

What exactly were gender expectations in the 16th century? An unmarried woman ruled for 45 years - this was a violation of gender norms.

Is History a game we play with the past?

Kristin Bundesen, PhD

May 18

Is History a game we play with the past?

Should history be morally therapeutic to advance human happiness? White and black washing obscures historical accuracy.

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