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
Anne Boleyn – Was She Really the Great Scandal of Christendom
When Henry VIII sought to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn became the focus of court gossip, religious upheaval, and shocking accusations. Catherine herself called Anne “the grea...
24 Jan 202516min
The Treaty That Changed British History
On this day in Tudor history, 24th January 1502, King Henry VII and King James IV of Scotland signed the Treaty of Perpetual Peace—a bold agreement to end centuries of conflict between England and Sco...
23 Jan 20254min
Assassination, intrigue, and betrayal - The Murdered Regent
On this day in history, 23rd January 1570, James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray and regent for King James VI, was assassinated—the first head of government in history to be killed by a firearm. Discover...
22 Jan 20255min
The Rise and Fall of England's Uncrowned King
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, ruled England as Lord Protector during Edward VI's reign, wielding power like a king—but his story ended on the scaffold. From his meteoric rise as Henry VIII's tru...
21 Jan 20259min
Mary I's saviour
Eustace Chapuys—diplomat, protector, and Mary I’s unsung hero. When Princess Mary was declared illegitimate, banished, and threatened by her own father, Chapuys stood by her side. From daring escape...
20 Jan 202512min
Queen Mary I’s Final Parliament
On this day in Tudor history, 20th January 1558, Queen Mary I opened her fifth Parliament—a moment steeped in political tension, personal heartbreak, and the shadow of impending loss. By this point...
19 Jan 20254min
