14 February – The day of love and a prophecy fulfilled
If you haven't got the hint yet - with the shops being full of red roses, teddy bears,…
Henry VIII
11 February 1531 – Convocation grants Henry VIII the title of Supreme Head of the English Church
On this day in history, 11th February 1531, Convocation granted Henry VIII the title of "singular protector, supreme…
7 February 1526 – Francis Bryan loses an eye and Henry VIII has a new love
A lance splintering during a re-enactment On this day in history, 7th February 1526, the traditional Shrovetide joust…
Here be dragons!
It's not just "Game of Thrones" or "Lord of the Rings" that have dragons you know! The Tudors…
New history course – Heroes and Villains
Historian Toni Mount has today launched her new online history course with MedievalCourses.com! It's called Heroes and Villains…
28 January 1547 – The King is dead! Long live the King!
On Friday 28th January 1547 the fifty-five year-old King Henry VIII died at the Palace of Whitehall. His…
25 January 1533 – A St Paul’s Day wedding for Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII
Early in the morning of 25th January 1533, the feast of the conversion of St Paul, King Henry…