Eustace Chapuys – More than an Ambassador
I'm marking the anniversary of the death of Eustace Chapuys, former imperial ambassador, on 21st January 1556, by…
Mary I
King John II – What if Lady Jane Grey had been born Lord John Grey?
What if Lady Jane Grey, the famous Nine Days (or rather, 13 days) Queen, had been born Lord…
8 June 1536 – The Second Act of Succession – Henry VIII now has no legitimate children
On 8th June 1536, Henry VIII's sixth Parliament met and passed the second Act of Succession. This act…
The Royal Resilience of Mary I – The Psychological Impact of Henry VIII on his Daughters
In this first of a two-part series on "Unveiling the Psychological Impact of Henry VIII's Reign on His…
#WednesdayFact – Mary was offered a better deal by Anne Boleyn
#WednesdayFact - Did you know that Mary would have been better off accepting the deal offered her by…
18 February 1516 – The birth of Queen Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
On this day in Tudor history, Queen Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII, gave birth…
Mary I – Bloody Mary, a failure queen? – Zoom Debate
New Bonus zoom debate - Mary I – Bloody Mary, a failure queen? Transcript: Hello! It’s not long…