The Most Popular Girls’ Names in Tudor England
Discover the top girls’ names in 16th-century England, based on parish records. See how names like Elizabeth, Joan, and Mary rose and fell in popularity.
The Rise of Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Nathen Amin about Henry Tudor’s Welsh ancestry, how generations of royals and rebels shaped him, and how he managed to claim the English throne despite desperately long odds.
Tudor Wall Paintings Uncovered in Northern England Lodge
Rare 16th-century wall paintings have been uncovered at The Ashes, a former Tudor hunting lodge located in what was once Inglewood Forest, near…
Restoration Completed on Historic Tudor Gallery at The Vyne
The most elaborately decorated Tudor gallery in Europe—once visited by Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn—has been restored after a major conservation effort. The National Trust has completed a six-month project to stabilise and preserve the 500-year-old Oak Gallery at The Vyne in Hampshire, securing its future for generations to come.
New Medieval Books: Son of Prophecy
This biography of Henry Tudor delves into his ancestry, tracing his lineage across several generations before detailing his path to the English throne. The book places a particular emphasis on the Tudors’ Welsh heritage and connections.
Chain Linked to Prince Edward V Found in 16th-Century Will
A recent discovery in The National Archives has shed new light on the enduring mystery of the Princes in the Towe
Tudor Sailors’ Bones Reveal Link Between Handedness and Bone Chemistry
A groundbreaking study on the skeletal remains from the 16th-century English warship Mary Rose suggests that a person’s dominant hand could influence changes in collarbone chemistry as they age.
New Medieval Books: Holbein at the Tudor Court
A look at the artist Hans Holbein and the dozens of portraits he created while at the court of King Henry VIII of England. Many of his drawings are explained in depth, revealing Holbein’s technique and style.
Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens begins at the National Portrait Gallery
Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens opens today at the National Portrait Gallery in London. This exhibition reunites items last seen together when owned by the queens themselves, including never-before-displayed artifacts and a 16th-century portrait once thought lost.
New Medieval Books: Arms and Armour of the Renaissance Joust
With the help of the fine collection of arms and armour from the Royal Armouries Museum, this book details the evolution of jousting and tournaments in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.
Codebreakers crack secrets of Mary Queen of Scots’ lost letters
Secret, coded letters penned by Mary Queen of Scots while she was imprisoned in England by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I have been uncovered by a multidisciplinary team of international codebreakers.
New Medieval Books: Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders
Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck and Warwick By Nathen Amin Amberley Publishing ISBN: 978 1 3981 1246 9 A full…
Hidden text of Elizabethan chronicler revealed by imaging technology
Through new imaging technology, the British Library has uncovered hidden text in William Camden’s Annals, the first official account of Elizabeth I’s reign, providing new perspectives on the queen’s life.
Elizabeth and John were the most popular names in 16th-century England
What were the most popular names in England during the 16th century? A study that examined over 100,000 baptismal records discovered that throughout this period the names Elizabeth and John usually took first place.
Heart-shaped pendant discovered in England
A remarkable gold pendant with a necklace dating to the early 16th century has been unveiled by the British Museum. The ornate item is associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon and may have been a prize.
Timber building found in England might date back to 16th century
A historic timber-frame building has been discovered during restoration work in the northern city of Wakefield. It is believed that it could have been a house dating back to the 16th century.
Plan for the Dissolution of the Monasteries discovered
A previously unseen historic document giving vital insight into the Dissolution of the Monasteries has been uncovered at the National Archives. Overlooked for almost 500 years, the document details the process of suppressing Furness Abbey, the first of England’s “greater” monasteries to be destroyed.
The Tudors and Courtly Love with Sarah Gristwood
The Tudors are a fascinating and turbulent dynasty, but how were they shaped by medieval culture? In this episode of The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Sarah Gristwood about the courtly love traditions that heavily influenced the Tudors.
British Library hosts exhibition on Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots
The first-ever exhibition to consider Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots together, putting them both centre stage and giving them equal billing, is now open at the British Library.
Henry VIII: Power, Propaganda and Personality
Who was King Henry VIII, and why does he continue to fascinate and to provoke us today?
Margaret Tudor, Paleography, and the Scots Language, with Helen Newsome
Kate Buchanan is joined by Helen Newsome to discuss Helen’s journey to studying medieval Scottish history, her work on Margaret Tudor’s letters, and…
New Medieval Books: As it Pleases the King
Read an excerpt from As it Pleases the King, a new novel by Sara Harris
“Undisturbed for centuries”: archaeologists uncover treasure trove from Tudor House
An amazing haul of rare artefacts, stretching from the 15th to 20th centuries, have been uncovered by an archaeologist who searched underneath a floor in a Tudor House.
Did Henry VIII really ‘break’ the Church?
Emma Wells speaking on Henry VIII and the stripping of the altars in English churches.
