The poor English boy crowned King of England at 10, and years later, he worked in the royal kitchen For a brief moment in medieval England, a poor boy stood at the centre of a royal rebellion and wore a crown meant for kings. Lambert Simnel was only around 10 years old when Yorkist supporters presented him as a claimant to the English throne during the turbulent years after… The Times of India · May 19
The Pretender by Jo Harkin audiobook review – sprightly historical political skulduggery This 15th-century royal romp of intrigue and courtly conspiracy is given extra charismatic verve by John Hollingworth’s rambunctious narration The Guardian - UK · May 7
British Museum raises £3.5m to save heart pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon The 24-carat artefact was found by a metal detectorist in a Midlands field The Independent UK · Feb 10
Broadway’s Six the Musical producers hit back at online bullying after influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s casting The influencer is set to make her Broadway debut February 16 The Independent UK · Jan 21
King’s pilgrimage-themed Christmas message filmed in Westminster Abbey The abbey’s Lady Chapel is the location of Charles’ broadcast, a late medieval construction built for Henry VII. Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025
The five best TV shows about the Tudors – recommended by a historian We seem to have an endless appetite for Tudor history. Films, TV shows, documentaries, books and exhibitions about this famous dynasty are produced every year. And more recently, the touring production Six has offered a compelling reimagining of Henry VIII’s wives as a work of musical theatre. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
Often overlooked, Tudor art richly reflected a turbulent century of growth and change It can sometimes seem like the Tudors are everywhere, at least in Britain: on television, in bookshops and in historic houses and galleries across the country. Yet within the discipline of art history, appreciation for pictures and objects produced in England between 1485 and 1603 has been slow to take… The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025
UK 'Princes In The Tower' Murder Probe Clears Richard III It is one of history's most intriguing "murders" -- the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young princes from the Tower of London. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025
30 Weird But True Facts About Royals How many of these royal facts will actually surprise you? Bored Panda · Jun 25, 2025
30 Surprising Facts About Royals History Textbooks Forgot To Mention How many of these royal facts will actually surprise you? Bored Panda · Jun 16, 2025
The Princes in the Tower: Has Richard III historian finally solved the 500-year-old mystery? It is perhaps the greatest of all cold cases: who was responsible for the death of the two Princes in the Tower? The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
Why medieval couples thought weasel testicles could cure infertility It wasn’t merely superstition or ‘blind trial-and-error’ The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
Weasel testicles infertility cure features in exhibition on medieval medicine Manuscripts drawn from the collections of the university library and Cambridge’s historic colleges will go on display. The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024 ‘It was bad’: Alicia Vikander couldn’t get used to Jude Law’s ‘repulsive’ stench on Firebrand set Actor wore a custom scent of ‘blood, faecal matter and sweat’ to get into character for his latest film
The Conversation · May 31, 2024 Five controversial historical royal portraits – from drunken kings to sexy mermaids It’s been a strange year for representations of British royalty. In March, major photo agencies issued a rare “kill notice” on a photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales after evidence emerged that it had been tampered with. In May, Jonathan Yeo’s official portrait of King Charles sparked online discussion with…
Woman & Home · May 14, 2024 What is the Changing the Guard tradition? 32 fun facts about the historic ceremony Changing the Guard is another example of Britain doing what it does best - pomp and ceremony. But what is the tradition really all about?
Top News · Apr 3, 2024 Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light First-Look Images Released Get ready for the highly-anticipated sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, featuring a stellar cast and a compelling storyline set to captivate audi...
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2024 Historic 450-year-old house with links to Tudor royalty on sale for £3.9 million Hales Hall comes with a Grade I listed barn that has planing permission for 48 weddings a year
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024 The King William’s College quiz 2023 – the answers At Christmas, we published the 119th unfeasibly tricky general knowledge paper from the Isle of Man school. Did you dare to give it a try? Here are the answers
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 Village’s amateur archaeologists find lost Tudor palace in back garden Collyweston Palace, home of Henry VII’s mother, uncovered despite ‘no money, no expertise, no plans’
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Toilet paper and advising public: Archives reveal coronation planners’ concerns The National Archives highlighted documents relating to coronations of times gone by.
Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023 King Charles' key to a successful reign - and the royal relatives he should ignore As a new monarch, King Charles has countless other sovereigns from history he could learn from to ensure a successful reign - and historian Dr Tracy Borman reveals which kings and queens he should look to as well as which ones he should ignore
Wales Online · Feb 5, 2023 The family who bought a huge ruined Welsh castle and restored it to glory Pembroke Castle was the birthplace of Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor dynasty, but as recently as a century ago it was a wreck. Now, 100 years on, it is transformed thanks to the work of one family
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023 Portrait of Henry VIII remastered for new Royal Mint coins Some coinage in Henry VIII’s era was silver plated and wore away in places; he was often referred to as ‘old Coppernose’, the Mint said