14 February 1547 – The dog licks up the King’s blood
Henry VIII by Cornelis MatsysOn 14 February 1547, Henry VIII's coffin was taken to Windsor Castle for burial…
Friday 13th and Tudor Superstitions
I've just realised that today is Friday 13th, a day which is considered to be unlucky by those…
The Claimant: A Novel of Wars of the Roses Book Tour Final Stop
Author Simon Anderson finishes his book tour for The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses…
13 February 1542 – Executions of Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Rochford
On this day in history, 13 February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, and Lady Jane…
The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses Book Tour Day 4 – Wars of the Roses Places
Sandal Castle, photo by Simon AndersonOn day 4 of his book tour for The Claimant: A Novel of…
12 February 1554 – The Executions of Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley
The Streatham PortraitOn this day in history, 12th February 1554, Lord Guildford Dudley was beheaded on Tower Hill…
The Claimant: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses Book Tour Day 3 – Interview and Giveaway
Today author Simon Anderson is being interviewed over at Debra Bayani's The Wars of the Roses Catalogue blog…