Catherine Howard’s execution – What happened?
A big thank you to Naomi for her question regarding the executions of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of…
February 2021
10 Facts about Elizabeth Boleyn, mother of Anne Boleyn
I just wanted to share this short video I did on Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire and Ormond,…
Did Anne Stanhope, Edward Seymour’s wife, really have scandalous affairs?
In the latest edition of my Tudor Fan Q&A series on YouTube, I answer a question about a…
Happy 12th Birthday to us!
I wrote the very first post here on the Anne Boleyn Files on 17th February 2009. That was…
My new book – The Tudor Puzzle Book: Word Searches, Crosswords and Fiendish Questions
I was aiming to get this book out in time for Christmas, but life got in the way!…
Shrovetide, Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes and more
Happy Shrove Tuesday! Yes, it's time to enjoy those rich foods before Lent, if you do abstain or…
Happy birthday to me and presents for you!
On this day in history, 11th February 1971, I was born, meaning that I'm celebrating the big 50…