- Hubs »
- tagged henry viii
1-10 of 119 Hubssort by Hot Best Latest
79Historians and the Historiography of the English Reformation, Part 6
This is the final installment in my review of historians and the many ways in which they've interpreted the English Reformation.
0 comments
82Fashions of the Tudor Court - The French Hood
The French Hood was famous in both England and France during the Tudor period. But how did it manage to keep up with changing fashions and reign supreme for over thirty years?
0 comments
78Visiting the Guildhall, Norwich, Norfolk, England: hub of civic government from 15th to 20th centuries
Remarkably, this building, erected between 1407 and 1413 (1), served as the headquarters of the city administration for Norwich, Norfolk, from the 15th century until the new built City Hall nearby replaced this function in 1938. Thus, this history...
0 comments
77Five Hidden Gems in London
Everyone knows about the major sites in London -- The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and all the wonderful museums. I highly encourage everyone to visit those places during their first...
9 comments
73The Wives of King Henry VIII: Catharine Howard
Catharine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, was a bold, vivacious and sensual young woman who paid the ultimate price for her youth and foolishness.
3 comments
81The Ghost of Anne Boleyn
Who was the beautiful Anne Boleyn? Why does the ghost of Anne Boleyn haunt so many places in England, after five centuries following her tragic death? Join me on a journey into the past, to learn who the real Anne Boleyn was, and also a tour into the spiritual realm...to discover why the ghost of Anne Boleyn has remained on earth.
16 comments
77Historians and the Historiography of theEnglish Reformation, Part 2
One of the earliest views of the English Reformation involved viewing the Reformation as a spontaneous movement from the masses below. This popular movement led to a breakdown in religious hierarchy, which contributed to the move toward a more democratic society. There are problems with this view.
0 comments
75The Six Wifes of King Henry VIII
Katherine of Aragon (Alcal
71Things to do when visiting the UK county of Kent
Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent With so many lovely gardens to visit in Kent and an array of orchards and vineyards it is no wonder it is nicknamed the Garden of England. Many of the historical houses, castles and gardens have some gorgeous...
10 comments
81The Guildhall in London - Anne Askew and other martyrs
The Guildhall in London has been the scene of many festive banquets and national events, but also of trials for treason. It has survived fires and bombs.
15 comments
