18 January 1486 – Henry VII marries Elizabeth of York at Westminster Abbey
On 18th January 1486, just under five months after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth, twenty-nine year-old…
15 January 1559 – The coronation of Elizabeth I, Gloriana
On this day in history, 15th January 1559, Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife…
15 January 1535 – Henry VIII declared himself head of the Church in England
On this day in history, 15th January 1535, King Henry VIII proclaimed that he was now Supreme Head…
Interview with Olivia Longueville, author of Between Two Kings, and giveaway
I'm delighted to be the final stop on author Olivia Longueville's book/blog tour for her Anne Boleyn alternative…
I am Henry Review
I am Henry posterI was thrilled to be offered the chance to review the British short film "I…
12 January 1510 – God save the King!
On 12th January 1510, Henry VIII jousted for the first time as king at a private joust at…
Is Henry VIII actually spinning in his grave? No, I don’t think so!
The Daily Mail's (or Daily Fail as some call it) headline has got me on my soapbox and…