Valentine’s Day and a Love Letter from Henry VIII
If you haven't noticed (quick, buy a card!), today is Valentine's Day, the day of love. Contrary to…
Henry VIII
14 February 1547 – The dog licks up the King’s blood
Henry VIII by Cornelis MatsysOn 14 February 1547, Henry VIII's coffin was taken to Windsor Castle for burial…
11 February 1531 – Henry VIII becomes Supreme Head of the English Church.
Henry VIII c.1530-1535 by Joos van CleveOn this day in history, 11 February 1531, Convocation granted Henry VIII…
7 February 1526 – The Shrovetide Joust at Greenwich
Detail of a 14th century joust from the Codex ManesseShrove Tuesday 1526 was celebrated with a "solemn joust"…
31 January 1510 – Catherine of Aragon suffers a still-birth
On this day in history, 31 January 1510, Queen Catherine of Aragon went into premature labour and gave…
28 January 1547 – The Death of Henry VIII and the Accession of Edward VI
Holbein's sketch of preparatory sketch of Henry VIII.The King is dead! Long live the King! On this day…
Eustace Chapuys and the tyrannical Henry VIII
Just a few days ago, I wrote about Henry VIII being unhorsed by his opponent during a joust…