Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – Ruling by the Book
Well, I forced Sir Timothy to sit through a history programme last night and he actually enjoyed it!…
January 2012
The Birth of Margaret of Austria – 10 January 1480
On this day in history, 10th January 1480, Margaret of Austria (Princess of Asturias and Duchess of Savoy)…
Update on Was Henry VIII the Father of Bessie Blount’s Daughter?
Following on from my article regarding The Daily Mail's article on Henry VIII being the father of Bessie…
Was Henry VIII the Father of Bessie Blount’s Daughter?
Thanks to Eilish Gallagher for letting me know about The Daily Mail article Henry VIII had a secret…
Yellow for Mourning – The Reaction of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to Catherine of Aragon’s Death
As I explained yesterday, Catherine of Aragon died on the 7th January 1536 at Kimbolton Castle. A messenger…
7th January 1536 – Death of Catherine of Aragon
At two o'clock in the afternoon of the 7th January 1536, Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon,…
Happy Epiphany or Kings’ Day!
Happy Kings's Day to all those who celebrate it. Here in Spain we have a public holiday today…