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The Real Story Behind ‘Wolf Hall’ and the Fall of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s Most Controversial Adviser
Based on Hilary Mantel's novel "The Mirror & the Light," the last installment in the acclaimed television series chronicles ...
Brad Pitt & Queen Elizabeth Were Distant Relatives Through A Shared Ancestor: “Henry II Of England”
Brad Pitt's surprising royal lineage traces back to King Henry II—keep reading to uncover his fascinating medieval connection ...
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A Day in The Life of a Medieval Solider at The Battle of Agincourt
It was a spectacular win for the young English King Henry V on St. Crispin’s Day 1415. And everybody loves to see a win for the underdog, a victory for the common soldier over the well-armed knight.
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BOOK REVIEWS: Henry V: Dan Jones
Dan Jones What most people know of medieval English King Henry V, if most people know anything at all about him, is ...
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The Church's role in medieval life in England
An example of such a dispute occurred between King Henry II and Archbishop Thomas Becket. Henry II was keen to have greater control over the Church and appointed his friend, Thomas Becket ...
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People and Ideas: Europe
In medieval Europe, the church and the state ... The ideological battle raged with particular ferocity in England, where King Henry VIII wished to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon, the ...
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'Elephant and castle' gold seal bought by museum
"It's also a reminder of how rich medieval culture is and how ... of London between 1255 and 1257 - a gift from King Louis IX of France to King Henry III. The seal matrix would have been used ...