On this day in 1536, Anne Boleyn suffered the heartbreak of miscarrying her final pregnancy. Coincidentally, it was also the day Katherine of Aragon was laid to rest at Peterborough…
OTD in 1547, Henry VIII died. On the 28th of January 1547, Henry VIII slipped into unconsciousness and took his final breath, reportedly after squeezing the hand of Archbishop Cranmer.…
On this day in 1533, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn married in a secret ceremony at Whitehall Palace. At the time, Henry had not yet legally separated from his first…
On this day in 1536, Henry VIII suffered a significant fall during a jousting tournament held at Greenwich Palace. Henry VIII was a lifelong sports enthusiast, dedicating much of his…
Today's blog post is going to be a short one - I have had such a hectic week and unfortunately just have not had much time to write. Things will…
Last week, I discussed the relationship between Anne and George Boleyn, which you can read here. In my opinion, Anne and George were the closest of the Boleyn siblings. However,…
I want to begin this review by admitting that I have not yet read Elizabeth Fremantle’s novel, though it is certainly on my wish list. Nor am I deeply familiar…
Most historians agree that we know surprisingly little about Anne Boleyn. While we are familiar with the narrative of her life - she was the second wife of Henry VIII,…
I’ve been meaning to review Anne of the Thousand Days for quite a while, but I struggled to find the time - until now! After rewatching this film, I have…
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2025 brings you happiness and success. I’m thrilled to kick off the year with a new blog post - enjoy! The lavish gifts exchanged…