Happy 85th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II!
Yes, on this day in history, the 21st April 1926, Queen Elizabeth II was born by caesarean section…
Maundy Thursday
Today is the Christian feast day of Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day that commemorates the Last…
The Death of Henry VII and the Accession of Henry VIII
Yes, on this day in history, 21st April 1509*, King Henry VII died at Richmond Palace. He had…
Anne Boleyn’s Execution – Is there an Explanation for her Scaffold Courage?
Dr Sarah Morris, who is writing a novel on Anne Boleyn, has written a guest post for the…
Royal Wedding Video!
Well, ok, not really! But let's get in the Royal Wedding mood with this funny video from T-Mobile:-
20 April 1534 – The Hanging of Elizabeth Barton, The Nun of Kent
On this day in 1534 the English Catholic nun, Elizabeth Barton, known as "The Nun of Kent" or…
Chapuys Bows to Queen Anne Boleyn
Thanks to historian, Suzannah Lispcombe, for reminding me of this "on this day in history" event today. Yes,…