Henry VIII – A Tyrant or Just Misunderstood?
Thank you for all the wonderful responses to last week's "Henry VIII: Renaissance Prince and King". I think…
June 2010
Bishop John Fisher Executed
On this day in history, 22nd June 1535, John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, was beheaded. He was beatified…
The Tudors Finale – What to Do Now!
Well, that's it, at least for those in the USA, "The Tudors" is now over. No more Jonathan…
Anne Askew Sentenced to Death
On this day in history, 18th June 1546, the Protestant martyr and poet, Anne Askew, was found guilty…
The Cambridge Connections
Matthew ParkerBack at the beginning of May, I wrote an article entitled “The Fall of Anne Boleyn” where…
Henry VIII: Renaissance Prince and King
Before I launch into a series of posts on members of the Boleyn family, I'd first like to…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, the new king, Henry VIII, married his brother's widow, Catherine…