Syphilis and Scurvy: Diagnosing Henry VIII
There is an enduring obsession with understanding the body and mind of Henry VIII, but how sound are diagnoses past and present – and do we need them?
Tudor
‘Hunting the Falcon’ by John Guy and Julia Fox review
Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Marriage That Shook Europe by John Guy and Julia Fox is a well-told account that shies away from debate.
‘Fool’ by Peter K. Andersson review
Fool: In Search of Henry VIII’s Closest Man by Peter K. Andersson is the first full length study of William Somer’s life and posthumous mythos.
‘Tudor Liveliness’ by Christina J. Faraday review
Art reveals the past – if you know how to look.
The Other Favourite
Christopher Hatton rose to great power as a favourite of Elizabeth I. Born in obscurity, why has he returned to it?
The Lost Tudor
Son of a queen and uncle to the king who founded a dynasty, history almost forgot Edward Tudor. Why?
Christmas with the Tudors
The end of the year was a time for fasting, feasting and poking fun at the status quo.
In Bed with the Tudors
Did Tudor beds have footboards? The conundrum illustrates the challenges of early modern history.
Gone But Not Forgotten
The Dissolution of the Monasteries is a well-worn tale. Are we getting the whole story?
Matters of Importance
There are several obstacles between Tudor women and their biographers. Bypassing them is a slow but necessary process.