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,…
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,…
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…
I would like to start today's blog post by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I can't believe how quickly Christmas has come around this year - time truly flies. I…
The motto most commonly associated with Anne Boleyn is the one she adopted for her Coronation in 1533: The Moost Happi or La Plus Heureuse. Anne's Coronation was likely the…