The Death of Henry VII and the Accession of Henry VIII
Yes, on this day in history, 21st April 1509*, King Henry VII died at Richmond Palace. He had…
Anne Boleyn’s Execution – Is there an Explanation for her Scaffold Courage?
Dr Sarah Morris, who is writing a novel on Anne Boleyn, has written a guest post for the…
Royal Wedding Video!
Well, ok, not really! But let's get in the Royal Wedding mood with this funny video from T-Mobile:-
20 April 1534 – The Hanging of Elizabeth Barton, The Nun of Kent
On this day in 1534 the English Catholic nun, Elizabeth Barton, known as "The Nun of Kent" or…
Chapuys Bows to Queen Anne Boleyn
Thanks to historian, Suzannah Lispcombe, for reminding me of this "on this day in history" event today. Yes,…
New Tudor Tours Launched for September 2011
Phew, it's been a manic week organising our tour programme for late 2011 and 2012, but I am…
Spoof – The Boleyns of Hever
Today, I'm pleased to say, we have another spoof article from our anonymous spoof writer. Enjoy! Thomas Boleyn…