Westminster Hall – the place where English history plays out
The ancient Westminster Hall in London is part of the Palace of Westminster and remains the oldest...
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Tag: Henry VIII
17 Facts about Catherine Howard – Henry VIII’s teenage Queen
Catherine Howard was Henry VIII’s fifth wife and the second to be executed. She was beheaded...
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Henry VIII’s seven biggest mistakes
Almost five hundred years since his death, Henry VIII remains the most infamous monarch to sit on...
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19 Facts about Thomas Cromwell
Thomas Cromwell will forever be remembered as Henry VIII’s most notorious chief minister. He...
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18 Facts About Cardinal Wolsey
Few people in English history have enjoyed such an astronomical rise to power as Thomas Wolsey. At...
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9 Facts about Henry Fitzroy: Henry VIII’s illegitimate son
Henry Fitzroy was the only illegitimate child that Henry VIII openly acknowledged. He was the son...
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The Mistresses of Henry VIII
Henry VIII is famous for having six wives, but that wasn’t enough to seemingly cure his...
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10 Fascinating Facts About Mary Boleyn
Mary Boleyn was the sister of her more famous sibling Anne. Yet, unlike her sister, she...
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10 Great YouTube Videos About Henry VIII
There is a wealth of material available on YouTube about Henry VIII. Which, if any, is actually...
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13 Facts About Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I is probably the most famous monarch to sit on the throne of England. The famous Virgin...
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Mary I: 12 spine-chilling facts about Bloody Mary
Mary I of England or Bloody Mary, as she is often known, is remembered for her reversal of the...
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10 facts about Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves, whose name was Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, was King Henry VIII’s fourth...
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