Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – Libraries Gave Us Power
Last night was the final episode in the wonderful BBC4 series "Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings", in…
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The Anne Boleyn Files Advent Calendar
Many children (and adults!) around the world have enjoyed opening the first window of their advent calendar today…
22nd November 1545 – Death of Sir William Butts, Henry VIII’s Physician
On this day in history, 22nd November 1545, Henry VIII's trusted physician, Sir William Butts, died at Fulham…
25th October – On this Day in History…
On this day in history, 25th October... 1529 - Thomas More became Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor after Cardinal…
Meg Wyatt: The Faithful Friend by Sandra Byrd
Today we have a real treat. Not only do we have a guest article from Sandra Byrd, author…
Are the Religious Divisions of Tudor Times Still Alive Today?
I'm not sure what it is about Fridays but I always seem to be getting on my soapbox…
1 June 1533 – The Coronation of Queen Anne Boleyn
Historian and Anne Boleyn biographer Eric Ives has written an excellent account of Anne Boleyn's coronation in his…