22 December 1541 – The trials of the Howards and Tilneys
On this day in 1541, members of the Howard and Tilney family, plus their staff, were tried for…
Claire talks about “The Life of Anne Boleyn” online course
Here I am talking about the online course I have written and presented for MedievalCourses.com. The course is…
Tudor Buttered Beere from 1594
In my latest Tudor Cooking with Claire I'm making a warming drink which is perfect for serving at…
The Life of Anne Boleyn Course Update
I've just learned that there was a temporary technical glitch yesterday on the MedievalCourses.com website which prevented some…
The Life of Anne Boleyn online history course
I know I've been a bit quiet recently but what with the advent calendar, three book projects and…
Catherine of Aragon – Your Thoughts?
Today is the birthday of Catherine of Aragon, or Catalina de Aragón, so I wanted to take this…
16 December 1485 – Birth of Queen Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife
During the night of 15th/16th December 1485, Catherine of Aragon was born at the recently reformed fortified palace…