19 January 1547 – Execution of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
On this day in history, the 19th January 1547, the poet, courtier and soldier Henry Howard, Earl of…
The ABF, SOPA and PIPA
You may have noticed three things today:- Our new header - Henry has gone and has been replaced…
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – What a King Should Know
Following on from last week's episode "Ruling by the Book", Dr Janina Ramirez looked at the use of…
18 January 1486 – Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On the 18th January 1486 Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York…
15 January 1559 – Coronation of Elizabeth I
On this day in history, 15th January 1559, Queen Elizabeth I was crowned queen at Westminster Abbey by…
Superstitions in Tudor England
You may have noticed that it's Friday 13th today, a day said to be 'bad luck' which it…
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
Just a quickie post to alert those of you who haven't heard to the changes in publication date…