30 August 1548 – Catherine Parr gives birth to a daughter
On this day in history, 30th August 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager and wife of Thomas Seymour, Baron…
August 2016
24 September Evening with the Authors Live Streaming
As you know, I'm going to be one of the 19 authors and historians at MadeGlobal Publishing's "An…
September 2016 Tudor Life Magazine now available
The September 2016 edition of Tudor Life Magazine, the monthly magazine of our sister site The Tudor Society,…
26 August 1533 – Anne Boleyn prepares for childbirth
On Tuesday 26th August 1533, Queen Anne Boleyn 'took' to her chamber to prepare for the birth of…
25 August 1554 – Death of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
On this day in history, 25th August 1554, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, magnate, soldier and uncle…
Margaret Pole, Countess at Home by Susan Higginbotham
A warm welcome to Susan Higginbotham who is joining us today as part of the book tour for…
24 August 1572 – St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in Paris
On this day in history, 24th August 1572, the feast day of St Bartholomew, an awful event took…