470 Years Ago – Terror for the Howards at Christmas
Following on from her wonderful article Katherine Howard, the Duchess and Norfolk House two weeks ago, Marilyn Roberts…
Death of Marguerite of Navarre – 21 December 1549
On this day in history, 21st December 1549, Marguerite of Navarre (also known as Margaret of Navarre, Marguerite…
The Joust – A Tudor Spoof
Our anonymous Tudor spoof writer is back again and I think this is perfect for a Friday -…
The Holbein Sketch – Is it Anne Boleyn?
Bendor Grosvenor, historian and art dealer, has just published an interesting article on his Art History News blog…
Webinar Reminder – The Real Boleyns Part 3 Thomas and Elizabeth Boleyn
Just a quick reminder about tomorrow's Anne Boleyn Fellowship webinar on Thomas and Elizabeth Boleyn. This is the…
12th December 1546 – The Duke of Norfolk and the Earl of Surrey Go to the Tower
On this day in history, 12th December 1546, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey was led through the streets…
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in the Catholic Church, which dates back to the 7th…