28 July 1540 – Thomas Cromwell’s Final Speech
On this day in history, 28th July 1540, while his former master, Henry VIII, was busy marrying wife…
Free Kindle Book – The Anne Boleyn Collection – 2 Day Promotion
As a thank you for all the support I receive as a researcher and writer, I am offering…
What Happened to Lady Mary Seymour? – Guest Post and Giveaway
The prize Today we have a guest post from Sandra Byrd, author of "The Secret Keeper: A Novel…
22 July 1536 – Death of Henry Fitzroy, Illegitimate son of Henry VIII
On the 22nd July* 1536, Henry VIII's illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, died of…
19 July 1543 – Death of Mary Boleyn
We don't even know if this portrait is Mary! There is controversy regarding the death of Anne's sister,…
15th Century Underwear Discovered
Thanks to Bess Chilver, Tudor costume expert, for pointing this out to me. If it was April 1st…
16 July 1557 – Death of Anne of Cleves, Fourth Wife of Henry VIII
On the 16th July 1557, Anne of Cleves died at Chelsea Old Manor after a few months of…