Burnt for His Beliefs
The Execution of George van Parris under Edward VI The reign of Edward VI is often seen as a time of Protestant reform, but it was also a period of religious persecution. On 24th or 25th April 1551,...
23 Apr 20252min
Tudor Wicked Women: Villains or Victims?
Tudor history is full of ‘wicked women’—but were they truly wicked, or simply women who refused to conform? From Anne Boleyn, accused of adultery and treason, to Catherine Howard, condemned for her ...
18 Apr 20256min
A Power-hungry Schemer
Anne Stanhope, Duchess of Somerset—ambitious, powerful, and controversial. History remembers her as arrogant and ruthless, but was she truly a villain, or simply a strong woman in a world that feared ...
15 Apr 20255min
Priest Harbourer Countess
On 13th April 1630, a remarkable woman passed away—Anne Howard, Countess of Arundel. She was no ordinary noblewoman. In a time when Catholicism was outlawed in England, she risked everything to protec...
12 Apr 20255min
Fast Food Tudor Style
Fast food isn’t just a modern invention—people in medieval and Tudor England were grabbing quick meals centuries before us! In cities like London and Bristol, many people didn’t have kitchens, so they...
6 Apr 20252min
The Royals and Rebels Who Lost Their Freedom
Imagine being confined to your home with no hope of release. In Tudor times, house arrest wasn’t just an inconvenience; it was a political weapon used to control and punish powerful figures. In this v...
4 Apr 20256min
Tudor Fools: The Courtiers Who Made Fatal Mistakes
It’s April Fools’ Day, and while I’ve already covered Tudor court jesters like Will Somer and Jane the Fool, today we’re talking about Tudor fools—people who made shockingly bad decisions that led to ...
31 Mars 20259min
The Darker Side of Elizabeth I’s Reign: Was it Really a Golden Age?
Elizabeth I’s reign is often celebrated as a Golden Age—a time of exploration, cultural flourishing, and military victories. But was it truly golden for everyone? Behind the glorious image of Gloria...
28 Mars 20256min
