National Catholic Register

Henry VIII Was Indeed a ‘Horrible, Horrible Person’ — But Should We Cancel Him For It?

Times change. A century ago, Henry VIII was lionized as an English patriotic icon and as one of the truly great men of history. He was praised for being highly cultured and for his love of music, and ...
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Holbein’s Henry VIII

Renaissance England is inseparable from the reign of King Henry VIII, the notorious monarch who famously had six wives—most of whom met unfortunate ends. Initially married to Catherine of Aragon, ...

Henry VIII's wives give history a thought-provoking remix as SIX arrives at The Lowry

I thought I knew all I needed to know about Henry VIII's wives - but I was so wrong ...
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The Tudor Treasure Hunt to Find Henry VIII’s Long-Lost Dagger

Even amid the pomp and splendor of King Henry VIII’s iconic portraits, one accessory stands out: a bejeweled dagger, clutched by the mighty monarch’s left hand. Though the weapon’s function was ...
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6 mothers-in-law of Henry VIII

The six wives of Henry VIII were shaped by their mothers, who guided, protected, and educated them amid the treacherous Tudor court. Isabella I of Castile instilled faith and resilience in Catherine ...