The Battle of the Spurs – The Battle that Never Was
On this day in history, the 16th August 1513, the Battle of Spurs took place at Guinegate (Enguinegatte)…
Henry VIII
Jane Seymour: Redefining the Myth
Today, we have a guest post by my good friend, Lauren Mackay, an historical researcher and consultant -…
Mary Boleyn Part One
As part of my series on the Boleyn Family, I'd like to take a look at the life…
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Mary Boleyn
An article in today's Daily Mail, entitled "Wills and Kate, kissing cousins! How the Royal lovebirds are related…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Howard
On this day in history, the 28th July 1540*, Henry VIII married Catherine Howard. Henry VIII was 49…
Why was Henry VIII a Tyrant?
Henry VIII may have been a great English monarch in many ways but there's just no getting over…
The Birth of Henry VIII
Happy 519th Birthday King Henry VIII! Yes, on this day in history, the 28th June 1491, King Henry…