History

August 1, 2016

He was the Once and Future prince. The most important boy in all of England, the entire hopes of a new dynasty rested upon Arthur Tudor. He became a bright and beautiful young man who spent his entire life ... Read More...

Brave Dogs in Service in World War I

April 25, 2016

Dogs served in many different areas in World War I. Sentry dogs and Scouting dogs worked alongside soldiers on foot. Dogs also served as messengers. Casualty dogs had a very important role; trained to find the ... Read More...

Shakespeare First Folio Discovered in Scotland

April 8, 2016

Books, History

Another Shakespeare First Folio has been discovered in Scotland on the Isle of Bute, less than 18 months after a copy was discovered in 2014, by a librarian in Saint-Omer, near Calais. Unlike many of the 230 od... Read More...

Vale David Baldwin

April 7, 2016

We have to ask ourselves if Richard would have killed his brother’s sons, or Henry Tudor his brothers-in-law, when a more humane solution was available - David Baldwin. David Baldwin was always the sort of his... Read More...

The Queen and the Ambassador

Lauren Mackay

March 29, 2016

Easter, 1536. With the death of Katherine of Aragon in January, it would seem that Anne Boleyn is at last undisputed Queen. Yet her position has never been more precarious. Henry has already developed a keen ro... Read More...

A Tudor Fish Day Menu

March 27, 2016

History, History of Food

Austerity was not necessarily on the menu when it came to royal dining during Lent, even if meat was off limits. 'Fish days' were observed throughout the year on Fridays and Saturdays, and Wednesdays in some qu... Read More...

In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII: The Making of an English Queen

March 18, 2016

Natalie Grueninger and Sarah Morris, authors of the best-selling In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, are celebrating the release of their new book In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII with a week-lo... Read More...

Mary Heath: The Life and Sad Demise of “Lady Icarus”-The Forgotten Aviatrix

Neil Kemp

January 25, 2016

Sophie Peirce-Evans, later known as Mary, Lady Heath, was born on November 10th 1896, in Knockaderry, Co Limerick, Ireland. From somewhat humble origins and following a traumatic childhood, Sophie would go on t... Read More...

This Other Eden Book Tour – Interview with Margaret M. Williams and Book Giveaway

December 12, 2015

Meet the very remarkable Margaret M. Williams who, between travelling and gardening, created the sweeping historical saga This Other Eden, lovingly brought to life on her typewriter. Set in the turbulent years ... Read More...

Evidence of the Accommodation used during Royal Visits to Leicester, 1460-1485

John Ashdown-Hill

December 4, 2015

There is a popular legend that, prior to the battle of Bosworth, King Richard III spent the night of 20-21 August (and possibly also the night of 19-20 August) in Leicester, at an inn, later known as the ‘B... Read More...

The Secret Queen Buried in Norwich

December 2, 2015

Since we last spoke to Dr. John Ashdown Hill in January, he has finally seen King Richard III re-interred and has been awarded an MBE for his years of effort in finding the long-lost king, and for his services ... Read More...

Tudor Places of Great Britain Book Tour: Tall Tales and Ghost Stories

November 30, 2015

Best-selling author and Tudor Society founder Claire Ridgway joins us today to kick off the book tour for her brand new book! Tudor Places of Great Britain lists over 175 historical sites connected to the Tu... Read More...

Dragon’s Blood & Willow Bark : The Mysteries of Medieval Medicine with Toni Mount

November 27, 2015

Toni Mount is back with another fascinating look at everyday life in the middle ages. Dragon's Blood & Willow Bark : The Mysteries of Medieval Medicine takes you on a journey through centuries of medica... Read More...

Catherine Carey Book Tour and Giveaway: The Doctor and the Tudors

November 16, 2015

History, Whovian News

Adrienne Dillard, author of Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey has returned with a brand new book, Catherine Carey in a Nutshell. Adrienne joins us on the first day her book tour to discuss two of her grea... Read More...

The Middle Ages Unlocked Book Tour – Tools and Crafts

October 21, 2015

Dr Gillian Polack and Dr Katrin Kania join us on their book tour for The Middle Ages Unlocked : A Guide to Life in Medieval England, 1050-1300, a fascinating book brimming with everything you need to know a... Read More...

New Portraits Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Historic Reign