Did Henry VIII Almost Take Anne of Cleves Back?
Why did so many people believe Henry VIII would remarry Anne of Cleves after Catherine Howard's fall?While researching my forthcoming event, The Rise and Fall of Catherine Howard, I noticed something ...
15 Jul 8min
Should We Stop Diagnosing Henry VIII?
Was Henry VIII a narcissist? A psychopath? A sociopath?These labels are increasingly applied to England's most famous king, but after years of researching Henry VIII and reading contemporary sources, ...
5 Jul 14min
Henry VIII: Not Like Other Kings
Why did Henry VIII marry so differently from other European monarchs? Most Renaissance kings married for diplomacy, alliances and dynastic advantage. Personal attraction might have mattered, but poli...
28 Jun 29min
Was Anne Boleyn Really the Love of Henry VIII's Life?
People often call Anne Boleyn the love of Henry VIII's life, but was she really? In this video, I'm taking a closer look at one of the most romanticised relationships in Tudor history and asking whet...
22 Jun 16min
People Were Protesting Immigration in England 500 Years Ago
The history of immigration in England is far older than many people realise. Immigration in Tudor England, medieval England and even Roman Britain helped shape the nation we know today. People often ...
16 Jun 28min
Would you survive a Tudor football match?
#TudorHistory #FootballHistory #WorldCup Long before packed stadiums, professional leagues and World Cup tournaments, football in England was a very different game. There were no referees, no standard...
6 Jun 10min
Henry VIII Expected a Prince… But Anne Boleyn Gave Birth to Elizabeth I
England waited anxiously for the birth of Anne Boleyn’s child in 1533. Henry VIII had broken with Rome, overturned his kingdom, and married Anne believing she would finally give him the son and heir ...
26 Mai 25min
The Gossip, the Murmuring, the Speed: Henry VIII and Jane Seymour in 1536
On 20th May 1536, just one day after Anne Boleyn’s execution, Henry VIII became formally betrothed to Jane Seymour. Even by Tudor standards, many saw the speed of the relationship as shocking and unse...
20 Mai 8min
