Is There a Problem Looking at History with our 21st Century Eyes and Hindsight?
This is one of those questions that I wake up with in the middle of the night and…
Henry VIII
Should Henry VIII be Exhumed and Would it Provide the Answer to his Tyranny?
On Sunday 13th February, there was a report on The Daily Express and Sunday Express website entitled "Queen…
16th Century Henry VIII Mural Update
You may have read my post on Saturday about a 16th century mural of Henry VIII being found…
16th Century Henry VIII Mural Found
There have been reports in the British news of a couple finding a 6m high mural of Henry…
A Tale of Two Henrys – The Birth of Henry VII and the Death of Henry VIII
It is interesting that on this day in 1457 Henry VII was born and on this day in…
Henry VIII Marries Anne Boleyn – 25th January 1533
On this day in history, 25th January 1533, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn. Alison Weir writes of their…
Henry VIII’s Jousting Accident – 24th January 1536
On this day in history, 24th January 1536, Henry VIII was unhorsed by his opponent during a joust…