Who Was Henry VIII: England’s Most Notorious Tudor King
When you think of England’s most controversial monarch, Henry VIII immediately comes to mind. This larger-than-life Tudor king ruled England from 1509 to 1547, transforming from a charismatic young prince into one of history’s most feared tyrants. You probably know him best for his six wives – two of whom he executed – but Henry’s […]
The History of Tudor England: How Five Monarchs Transformed a Medieval Kingdom into a Renaissance Power
When you think of English royalty, chances are the first images that come to mind are of Henry VIII and his six wives, or Elizabeth I standing defiantly against the Spanish Armada. These iconic figures belonged to the Tudor dynasty, a remarkable royal house that ruled England for 118 transformative years from 1485 to 1603. […]