Okay, so there have been two posts leading up to this: December 12 – Surrey Arrested, and January 12 -Norfolk Throws Surrey Under the Bus.…
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Yes, this was across the proverbial pond from the Tudors, but Catherine de’ Medici, as Queen of France, influenced the Tudor world the way Francis…
Exactly when this will was signed and how accurate it is, is a matter of some contention. We know that Henry made changes to his…
This is one of those letters that strikes you (me) to the core – a poignant reminder of the innocence of the time. This letter…
I am thrilled to feature a guest post by Tony Riches – the author of wonderful novels of Tudor England including his most recent Brandon…
On this day was set into motion the process by which Scotland and England would be united under a single crown: on this day was…
Elizabeth was at Hatfield on November 17 when Mary died (read my blog post about the event here). The members of sister’s Privy Council immediately…
I am thankful for so many things. I spend my life writing – during the day for causes whose good work makes me cry, and…
Not technically Tudor-era, but to me Keith Mitchell was the ultimate Henry VIII. His portrayal is what drew me into the Tudors – indeed, his…
Robert Devereux was the son of Lettice Knollys and her first husband, Walter Devereux, first Earl of Essex (I’ve got a post on her here…