The Battle of Flodden 1513
On this day in history, the 9th September 1513, while Henry VIII was away, busy campaigning against the…
Six Wives
The Death of Catherine Parr
On this day in history, 5th September 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager, wife of Thomas Seymour and widow…
Henry, Henry Henry Had So Many
Well, if you're like me and you've got that Friday feeling, you might be in need of this…
The NPG Portraits of Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon
Thanks so much to Anne Boleyn Files visitor, Gillian, for passing this information on to me. Gillian wrote…
Jane Seymour: Redefining the Myth
Today, we have a guest post by my good friend, Lauren Mackay, an historical researcher and consultant -…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Howard
On this day in history, the 28th July 1540*, Henry VIII married Catherine Howard. Henry VIII was 49…
The Death of Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, the 16th July 1557 (some sources say the 15th), Henry VIII's fourth wife,…