Anne Boleyn and the fire in her chamber
Thank you to Phillipa Vincent-Connolly for asking me about this event and for suggesting that I write a…
2015
A special Richard III issue of Tudor Life
I can't believe that it's been six months since we launched the Tudor Society! I'm enjoying every minute…
What did Anne Boleyn look like and does it really matter?
Historian and author Conor Byrne discusses Anne Boleyn's physical appearance, primary source descriptions of Anne and the controversy…
22 February 1511 – Henry VIII loses a son
Henry VIIIOn 22 February 1511, Henry, Duke of Corwall, son of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, died…
20 February 1547 – Edward VI is crowned
On this day in history, 20th February 1547, King Edward VI was crowned King at Westminster Abbey, following…
Update on Nidd Hall Portrait and 1534 Anne Boleyn Medal – The Press articles are not correct
Most Happi MedalI contacted the University of California yesterday regarding the news reports about how a facial recognition…
Shrove Tuesday
Today is Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day as some people call it, and it's one of the three…