Friday 13th – Good Luck!
Today is Friday 13th, that day that some people consider to be unlucky. There are various theories as…
2017
12 October 1537 – A prince for Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
On this day in history, 12th October 1537, the eve of the Feast of St Edward the Confessor,…
11 October – A journey, a procession, a death and an arrest
This day in history was rather a busy one! As I have written about these four events before…
Margaret of Austria and the Royal Monastery of Brou by Yann Kergourlay
Thank you so much to Yann Kergourlay for writing this article for us today and also for sharing…
Tudor Cooking with Claire – A fool
Phew! I've just recorded my 15th "Tudor Cooking with Claire" video and the latest recipe is a Tudor…
5 October 1518 – Betrothal of Mary, daughter of Henry VIII, and the Dauphin of France
Francis I and Henry VIIIOn 2nd October 1518, the Treaty of London, Cardinal Wolsey's treaty of "Universal" peace,…
4 October 1539 – The signing of the marriage treaty between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, 4th October 1539, in London, the commissioners of King Henry VIII signed the…