15th May 1536 – The Trials of Anne and George Boleyn
On this day in 1536, one of the most infamous and tragic trials in English history unfolded within the walls of the Tower of London. Queen Anne Boleyn and her…
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May 15, 2025
2nd May 1536 – Anne Boleyn, George Boleyn, and Henry Norris are Arrested
On this day in 1536, three arrests were made in relation to the downfall of Queen Anne Boleyn. Sir Henry Norris is Arrested Sir Henry Norris, once one of Henry…
May 2, 2025
3rd April 1538 – The Death of Elizabeth Boleyn
On this day in 1538, Elizabeth Boleyn passed away. Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire, was the approximate age of sixty-two at the time of her passing. Her death came less…
April 3, 2025
12th March 1539 – The Death of Thomas Boleyn
On this day in 1539, Thomas Boleyn - father of Mary, Anne, and George Boleyn - died. Who Was Thomas Boleyn? Born in 1477, Thomas Boleyn was a skilled courtier…
March 12, 2025
Mary Boleyn: Henry VIII’s Forgotten Mistress?
Mary Boleyn is often remembered as “the other Boleyn girl” - the sister overshadowed by Anne’s dramatic rise and fall. However, she had her own connection to Henry VIII, one…
March 5, 2025
2nd March 1522 – The Annual Shrovetide Joust
On this day in 1522, the annual Shrovetide joust took place. Jousting was one of Henry VIII’s greatest passions, and tournaments like this were not just sporting events but carefully…
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March 2, 2025
13th February 1542 – Queen Katheryn Howard and Jane Parker, Lady Rochford are Executed
On this day in 1542, Queen Katheryn Howard and Jane Parker, Lady Rochford were executed. Katheryn Howard’s Rise Born into the powerful Howard family, Katheryn Howard was a cousin of…
February 13, 2025
Mary and Anne Boleyn: Loyalty, Love, and Controversy
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,…
January 15, 2025
Anne and George Boleyn: Kin or Sin?
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,…
January 8, 2025