10 March 1524 – Henry VIII has a Jousting Accident
On this day in 1524, the thirty-two year-old King Henry VIII suffered a jousting accident after he forgot…
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7 March 1530 – The Pope Threatens Henry VIII with Excommunication
On 7th March 1530 Pope Clement VII issued a bull threatening Henry VIII with excommunication if he proceeded…
Lady Mary Scudamore (nee Shelton) by Anne Clinard Barnhill
Today we have a guest post from historical novelist Anne Clinard Barnhill, author of Queen Elizabeth's Daughter: A…
4 March 1526 – Birth of Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon, son of Mary Boleyn
On this day in 1526, Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon, courtier and administrator, was born. He was the…
An Inventory of Boleyn Grants – Spring 1536
Thomas Boleyn's memorial brass In Letters and Papers for 3rd March 1536 is the following record: "List of…
4th March 1522 – Anne Boleyn Plays Perseverance
On the evening of Shrove Tuesday, 4th March 1522,* Anne Boleyn played the part of Perseverance at the…
Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History Episode 2 – Rundown
I made notes from last night's programme for those of you who were unable to watch it. Apologies…