The Secret Power Grab After Henry VIII’s Death!
Imagine this—England’s most infamous king is dead. His nine-year-old son is set to inherit the throne, but behind closed doors, a secretive power struggle is already unfolding. For three days, Henry V...
31 Jan 20255min
Catherine of Aragon at the Heart of Scandal
When we think of Catherine of Aragon, we think of a pious and dignified queen—but did you know that, before she even married Henry VIII, she was at the centre of a royal scandal? - Her confessor, Fray...
30 Jan 202511min
The Gunpowder Plot: The Forgotten Traitors
A daring conspiracy. A near-catastrophic explosion. A brutal punishment. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is one of history’s most infamous assassination attempts—but it wasn’t just Guy Fawkes who paid th...
29 Jan 20255min
The Tragedy That Sealed Anne Boleyn's Fate
On this day in Tudor history, Queen Anne Boleyn suffered a devastating miscarriage, on the very same day her predecessor, Catherine of Aragon, was laid to rest. This wasn’t just a personal tragedy f...
28 Jan 20257min
A Monumental Day in Tudor History
The Story of Three Kings 28th January is a date packed with significance for the Tudors—marking the birth of Henry VII, the death of Henry VIII, and the accession of Edward VI. From Henry VII’s ri...
27 Jan 20256min
A Tudor Martyr’s Final Stand
What would you do if your beliefs could cost you your life? On this day in 1556, Protestant lawyer Bartholomew Green faced that exact question—and paid the ultimate price. Burned at the stake at Smith...
26 Jan 20254min
Who’s the Mystery Woman in Queen Elizabeth I’s Chequers Ring?
This tiny mother-of-pearl ring, once owned by Elizabeth I, holds a fascinating secret. Inside its locket are two miniature portraits: one of the queen herself and the other of a woman in 1530s fashion...
25 Jan 20253min
Did Archbishop Thomas Cranmer Really Smuggle His Secret Wife in a Box?
It sounds like something out of a Tudor drama—an archbishop sneaking his wife across England in a ventilated chest! But is there any truth to this wild claim? Join me as we uncover the fascinating ...
25 Jan 20255min
