The Tragedy of Charles I
Nearly 400 years after his execution, Charles I’s actions and legacy continue to divide scholarly opinion.
Linda Porter
The Lost King of Scotland
During his brief lifetime, James V was a popular ruler who aimed to maintain Scotland’s independence and safeguard its place on the European stage. Linda Porter describes his reign and the fraught relationship between the young king and his English uncle, Henry VIII.
James IV: Renaissance Monarch
In September 1513 the fourth James Stewart became the last king to die in battle on British soil. Linda Porter argues that his life and achievements deserve a more positive reassessment.
Richard III and the Leicester Car Park Bones
Linda Porter is unconvinced by the claim that the discovery of Richard III's remains could "rewrite history".
Lady Mary Seymour: An Unfit Traveller
What became of the baby daughter of Henry VIII's widow Katherine Parr and her disgraced fourth husband Thomas Seymour after their deaths? Linda Porter unravels a Tudor mystery.