The Funeral of Catherine of Aragon & Peterborough Cathedral
In May 1534, Catherine of Aragon – who had been set aside by her husband King Henry VIII so he could marry Anne Boleyn – […]
cathedral
The Tomb of Richenza of Lotharingia
Cologne Cathedral is huge and imposing, and it’s actually quite surprising that there aren’t more royal tombs. The building commenced in 1248 but was halted […]
Mary of Burgundy’s Tomb at the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium
I have written about Mary of Burgundy before and you can read the article about her early death here. After her death, she was buried […]
The Crown of Margaret of York
Margaret of York was the sister of Edward IV of England. She was married to Charles the Bold of Burgundy in 1468. She was his […]
Vienna Day 7 & 8: Passau & Travelling
The last two days of my Vienna trip were spent travelling. Unfortunately, that is the downside of travelling by bus. They try to make it […]