Mary Tudor, the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, had five stepmothers. What was her relationship with each of them like? Valerie Schutte examines the future Queen Mary I's attitudes to the five wives – and her attempts to defend her own legitimacy…
Forgery was rife in the medieval era, with some of Europe's leading holy men cooking up reams of counterfeit documents. Levi Roach examines the fabricated texts of one Bavarian bishop to pick apart why the practice was so popular...
The dissolution of the monasteries has long been cast as an orgy of mindless violence unleashed by a hot-headed Henry VIII. Yet this was a precision-planned operation, writes Hugh Willmott, and wanton destruction wasn't its primary aim...
How much do you know about the history that is taught to many 13-14 year olds across the UK in 2021? Put your knowledge to the test with these 16 questions written by history teacher Hannah Cusworth…
A respected tavernkeeper who served thirsty locals for decades. A hardworking dockhand. A skilled hunter, teacher and writer. All of these diverse characters had one thing in common: they were known as 'female husbands'. Jen Manion introduces the pioneering transgender individuals who challenged social norms...
He's one of the more well known – but reviled – figures in history. But how much do you know about German dictator Adolf Hitler? Here's everything you need to know about the Nazi leader, from his rise to power to the truth about his death in Berlin in 1945...
This week on the HistoryExtra podcast: Mark Glancy reveals how Cary Grant made the journey from working-class Bristol lad to the most celebrated actor in Hollywood; Dr Kathleen Neal explains what we can learn about Edward I, the famously militaristic "Hammer of the Scots", from his letters; and Juliet Nicolson reveals how the frozen winter of 1962 helped change Britain for good...
Alison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII's fifth queen. She draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain.
HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TOO SOON. THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE.
'With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime' Tracy Borman
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