Britain's openly gay king, one of Mary I's first victims and enjoy to OG Anne Boleyn Experience!
plus, meet Tracy Borman
Hello Fellow History Lovers!
Since last time,
Gareth Russell talks about Britain’s first openly gay king, James I in my latest historian interview.
Do you know the story of Bishop Hooper, one of the first people to be executed by Mary I? My latest livestream.
The Anne Boleyn Tour May 2026 - Speakers announced!
Join me on Monday for my next livestream ‘Henry VIII and the Sacking of Rome’
Last Time:
The day that changed Anne Boleyn’s fate, discussed on British History Live
28th January 1547 - Henry VIII dies on what would have been his father’s, Henry VII’s, 90th birthday
Jonathan Healey takes us into the crazy world of 17th century England in my latest interview!
First up…
The Anne Boleyn Tour, 18 - 22 May 2026 is open for bookings
and, I can now announce the full speaker line up!
British History Live | Next Show
Henry VIII’s Divorce and the Sacking of Rome
Join me on Monday 3rd March at 6:30pm UK time.
In this episode, recorded live, discusses the factors going on in Rome which effected Henry VIII's ultimately failed attempt to secure a divorce from his first wife Katherine if Aragon.
As well as out main topic for today we also have the 3-minute explainer and AI's attempt at recreating a historical moment.
I’d love for you to join me live. You can set a reminder by clicking on the button below. If you can’t make it live, it will be available on the ‘live’ tab on the British History Youtube channel and on the podcast. A Substack message will also go out when it is available to listen to.
Last time on British History Live
In this episode I covered the life, death and martyrdom of Bishop Hooper, one of the high profile victims of Mary I's attempt to purge England of Protestants in her attempts to fully return the country to Catholicism under the direction of the Pope in Rome.
Historian Interview Available Now!
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Gareth’s book ‘Queen James. The Life and Loves of Britain’s First King’? is released today (27th February 2025) in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. It will be released under the title ‘The Six Loves of James I’ in the USA and Canada on 2nd December 2025.
(If you’d like to know the real answer to why the title has been changed for the USA and Canada release, watch the extended interview with Gareth available in my Patreon - click here. You can join or pay a one-off fee for the interview)
It will be the first book of Book Club in 2026. Book Club is part of the British History Patreon.
Want a copy of Gareth’s book now?
If you’re not in the UK, Australia or New Zealand, you can get hold of the ‘Queen James’ titled book now from Blackwells, who ship worldwide. Click on the banner below.
If you are wondering if £5 per month is worth it for my Patreon membership - this is what February has brought members.
See you all next time - have fun!
Philippa 💜