Margaret of Navarre
On this day in history, 21st December 1549, Margaret of Navarre (also known as Marguerite de Navarre, Marguerite…
The Frozen Thames and The Little Ice Age
As I write this, the UK is suffering disruption caused by snow, ice and temperatures plummeting to a…
Escape from the Tower iPhone App
I've just received the following press release from Historic Royal Palaces about their new iPhone app "Escape from…
Henry VIII is Excommunicated
On this day in history, 17th December 1538, Pope Paul III announced that Henry VIII had been excommunicated…
Tudor and Medieval Christmas Events
Do you know of any Tudor themed Christmas events taking place near you? Do let me know and…
The Birth of Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 15th* December 1485, Catherine of Aragon was born at the recently reformed fortified…
Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII’s Marriage: Doomed from the Start?
As I said in my article "A Timeline of Anne Boleyn’s Relationship with Henry VIII – From 1528-1533",…