In Defence of Thomas Boleyn, Father of Anne Boleyn
I recently read a comment on a Tudor history Facebook page which really struck me and got me…
Tudor Characters
20 April 1534 – Execution of Elizabeth Barton, Holy Maid of Kent
On this day in history, 20th April 1534, Elizabeth Barton, an English Catholic nun known as the "Holy…
The Execution of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer – 21st March 1556
On this day in history, 21st March 1556, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer was burned at the stake in Oxford…
20 March 1549 – The Execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley
Today marks the anniversary of the execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley and Lord High Admiral. He…
Was Elizabeth Tailboys the Daughter of Henry VIII? – Guest Post by Elizabeth Norton
Today we have a guest post by author and historian Elizabeth Norton who kindly offered to write us…
Katherine Howard’s Execution: The Tragic End of a Young Life
Today's post comes from historian Marilyn Roberts, author of "The Mowbray Legacy" and the forthcoming "Norfolk House". You…
Elizabeth of York and Claire of Lancaster
Sorry about the title, I just had to do it even though I have no right to put…