24 March 1603 – The death of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen
On this day in history, 24th March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and his second…
21 March 1556 – The burning of Thomas Cranmer, one of the Oxford Martyrs
On this day in history, 21st March 1556, the third of the Oxford Martyrs, Thomas Cranmer, the former…
12 March 1539 – Thomas Boleyn dies at Hever Castle
On this day in history, 12th March 1539, Anne Boleyn's father, Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire and Ormond,…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday to give it its proper name, to those in countries celebrating today!…
International Women’s Day 2018 – #PressforProgress
Happy International Women's Day! This year's theme is #PressforProgress and the International Women's Day website explains that "Individually,…
3 March 1515 – A secret marriage for Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon?
This day in history, 3rd March 1515, is one of the dates given in the contemporary sources for…
2 March 1522 – Elle mon coeur a navera, she has wounded my heart
On this day in history, 2nd March 1522, King Henry VIII rode out at the annual Shrovetide joust…