Brad Pitt and Queen Elizabeth’s surprising royal connection: A shared ancestry with King Henry II
Brad Pitt has a notable ancestral link to medieval England, being a distant relative of the late Queen Elizabeth II through ...
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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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Stunning Medieval Ring Discovered By A Metal Detectorist In England Sells For $24,000 At Auction
In 2019, metal detectorist Mark Sell uncovered a stunning sapphire ring while exploring a field in King Row in Norfolk, ...
The medieval battle that 'changed the course of history'
The conflict in Fornham was actually one of three major fights - including the Battle of Dol and the Battle of Alnwick - to play out during the Great Revolt, a rebellion against King Henry II, who ...
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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 ...