Fact? by Clare Cherry
Clare Cherry, co-author of George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat, discusses the problem of assumptions and theories…
3 August 1557 – The remains of Anne of Cleves are processed to Westminster Abbey
Merchant-taylor and diarist Henry Machyn recorded that on this day in history, 3rd August 1557, the body of…
Warrior Kings of England: The Story of the Plantagenet Dynasty – New history course
As I'm the narrator of this online history course from historian and author Toni Mount, I just wanted…
28 July 1540 – Fifth time lucky?
Portrait of an unknown woman, possibly Catherine Howard On 28th July 1540, at Oatlands Palace, in Surrey, King…
28 July 1540 – The execution of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s most faithful servant
On 28th July 1540, the same day that Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, the man…
Anne Boleyn – No innocent victim, apparently
Warning: emotive post and mini rant! Feel free to ignore if it's not your cup of tea. With…
22 July 1536 – Henry Fitzroy departed his life
On this day in history, 22nd July 1536, King Henry VIII's illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond…