15 January 1535 – Henry VIII declared himself head of the Church in England
On this day in history, 15th January 1535, King Henry VIII proclaimed that he was now Supreme Head…
January 2016
Interview with Olivia Longueville, author of Between Two Kings, and giveaway
I'm delighted to be the final stop on author Olivia Longueville's book/blog tour for her Anne Boleyn alternative…
I am Henry Review
I am Henry posterI was thrilled to be offered the chance to review the British short film "I…
12 January 1510 – God save the King!
On 12th January 1510, Henry VIII jousted for the first time as king at a private joust at…
Is Henry VIII actually spinning in his grave? No, I don’t think so!
The Daily Mail's (or Daily Fail as some call it) headline has got me on my soapbox and…
8 January 1536 – Who wore yellow?
At this time of year, around the anniversary of Catherine of Aragon's death in 1536, I tend to…
7 January 1536 – Catherine of Aragon dies at Kimbolton Castle
On 7th January 1536, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Henry VIII's first wife, fifty year-old Catherine of…