Emma Holbrook
The so-called rivalry of Henry VIII's first three Queens | Interview with Gareth Russell
King Henry VIII of England is arguably more famous for having six wives, of which all but one suffered a tragic demise or downfall...
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Emma Holbrook
Oct 12
Fashion at the Tudor Court | Interview with historian Eleri Lynn
Fashion is an aspect of life that often is seen as a luxury or of less importance, especially when it comes to history. However, fashion...
Emma Holbrook
Sep 16
The Palace: 500 Years of History | Interview with historian Gareth Russell
Hampton Court Palace is one of those places where magic, intrigue and scandal seems to live and breathe within its walls and at its very...
Emma Holbrook
Aug 24
The overlooked members of the Tudor Dynasty | Interview with historian Leanda de Lisle
The Tudors dynasty is one filled to the brim with drama, scandal, murder, love and a legacy that lives on still to this very day. You've...
Emma Holbrook
Jun 11
Courtship and Love within the Tudor Court | Interview with historian Sarah Gristwood
Whilst modern day dating and love might be more complicated than we realize, it is nothing in comparison to the rules and very specific...
Emma Holbrook
May 19
The cruel trial and execution of Queen Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Natalie Grueninger
487 years ago today on the 19th May 1536, King Henry VIII of England made history by sending his second wife, the infamous Anne Boleyn,...
Emma Holbrook
May 6
Anne Boleyn's Last Letter | Interview with historian Sandra Vasoli
The tragic downfall of Queen Anne Boleyn has always, and will continue to, fascinate many across the globe—for she was the first Queen to...
Emma Holbrook
Feb 28
Astrology in Tudor England and its significance | Interview with The Tudor Astrologer
Astrology is not a subject that is much discussed when it comes to the Tudor era but it is one that holds a lot of information about what...
Emma Holbrook
Feb 10
The love letters of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Elizabeth Norton
The love story of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is one of the most famous in history. It all started with a handsome, womanizing King...
Emma Holbrook
Jan 26
The fascinating relationship of Mary and Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Owen Emmerson
The Boleyn family have always (and will continue to) fascinated many historians and history lovers alike across the globe for their...
Emma Holbrook
Jun 29, 2023
The Importance of History in Today's Society | Interview with historian Claire Ridgway
Yesterday was a special day here at The Ill-Fated Wives of Henry VIII–not only is it the 532nd anniversary of the birth of the very King...
Emma Holbrook
May 19, 2023
The Execution of Queen Anne Boleyn | Interview with historian Elizabeth Norton
487 years ago today on the 19th May 1536, King Henry VIII of England made history by sending his second wife, the infamous Anne Boleyn,...
Emma Holbrook
Apr 21, 2023
The Marriage of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York | Interview with historian Gareth Russell
Today's post is a very special one as not only is it the 514th anniversary of the death of the first Tudor monarch, King Henry VII, but...
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