Was Anne Boleyn a wicked stepmother?
In today's instalment of my "Questions about Anne Boleyn" series, I consider the relationship between Anne Boleyn and…
15 June 1536 – Mary is a traitress who would be punished as such
On this day in Tudor history, 15th June 1536, Mary (the future Mary I), daughter of King Henry…
12 June 1530 – Henry VIII’s evil life and bad example
On this day in Tudor history, 12th June 1530, King Henry VIII got criticised for "the evil life…
11 June 1509 – Henry VIII marries Catherine of Aragon at Greenwich
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, seventeen-year-old King Henry VIII married twenty-three-year-old Spanish princess, Catalina de…
Thomas Cromwell’s enemies win
In 1540, Thomas Cromwell's enemies were able to take advantage of King Henry VIII's frustration with his right-hand…
A river pageant for a new queen and a historic meeting
On 7th June 1536, less than three weeks after the execution of Henry VIII's second wife, Queen Anne…
Interview with historical novelist Wendy J Dunn
Tim and I have had the pleasure of hosting our dear friend, historical novelist Wendy J Dunn, at…