Home of Charity Bishop, Author & Storyteller.
Is Mrs. Danvers truly evil or just a loyal, grieving woman taking revenge for the loss of someone she loved? From sinister sabotage to fiery finales, this deep dive explores her character through the lens of gothic literature, the spinster trope, and modern adaptations. Whether villainess or tragic heroine, Mrs. Danvers remains one of fiction’s most unforgettable women.
Elena Gilbert started out as the heart of The Vampire Diaries: selfless, loyal, and morally grounded. But somewhere along the way, she stopped being the heroine and became something else entirely. Explore the pivotal moments when Elena’s choices became toxic, hypocritical, and even cruel, ultimately dismantling the very qualities that once made her admirable.
Kibbe's body types for men, from softness and angularity to self-typing.
Explore David Kibbe's body types using classic actresses,according to individual body shapes and features.
How did Henry VII use art, theater, and divine symbolism to legitimize his rule, and what can that teach us about storytelling today? Discover how medieval allegory shaped history, faith, and even Shakespeare.
After the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene wrestles with grief, memory, and faith. As dawn breaks, she returns to the tomb to anoint Yeshua’s body only to find it empty. In this tender retelling of resurrection morning, “Out of the Tomb” captures the sorrow, wonder, and awe of the first witness to the risen Christ.
Cats walk between worlds, from ancient Egypt to fairy tales to fantasy novels. Why do they fascinate us so deeply and what do they bring to our stories?
Season 2 opens with political betrayal, emotional upheaval, and royal tragedy, but how much of Camelot is historically accurate? In this critique of The Spanish Princess Episode 1, I explore the real Catherine of Aragon, the myths about Ferdinand of Aragon, and what the Tudor court would (and wouldn’t) have done.
Episode 2 dramatizes Catherine of Aragon’s role at the Battle of Flodden, but how much of it is true? In this historical review, I fact-check the show’s most dramatic claims, from Catherine in armor to Margaret Tudor’s fury, and explain the real politics behind the 1513 war with France and Scotland.
In Episode 3 of The Spanish Princess, grief takes center stage as Catherine of Aragon struggles with another heartbreaking loss. But how much of what we see on screen actually happened? In this historical deep dive, I explore the truth behind the drama—from early Tudor scandals to political tensions with Wolsey and Margaret Tudor’s fractured regency in Scotland.
