The End of Culpeper and Dereham
On this day in history, 10th December 1541, Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham were executed for their part…
Six Wives
Did an Eating Disorder Prevent Catherine of Aragon Having a Son?
If you have read my review of Giles Tremlett's book "Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen", you will…
New Catherine of Aragon Biography
Today sees the release in the UK of Giles Tremlett's "Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen", the first…
The Death of Jane Seymour
On this day in history, the 24th October 1537, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour died at Hampton…
Cardinal Campeggio and the Legatine Court
On this day in history, 29th September 1528, the papal legate, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, landed at Dover on…
Catherine of Aragon Sets Sail for England
On this day in history, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 27th September 1501, Catherine of…
Birth of Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, the 22nd September 1515, Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, or Anne of Cleves, was born…