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Henry VIII’s warship lay hidden for 437 years - then its medical secrets were found, “frozen in time”

The Mary Rose, Henry VIII's famous Tudor flagship, served for 34 years before sinking during battle with a French invasion ...
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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 ...
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Golden ‘Tudor Heart’ Necklace Sheds New Light on Henry VIII’s First Marriage

A gleaming gold “Tudor Heart” pendant has been declared of great historical importance thanks to new insights it offers into King Henry VIII’s ill-fated first marriage to Catherine of Aragon. The ...
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Henry VIII: Majesty with Menace

He liked to rule by fear, executed his opponents and ordered the destruction of beautiful buildings, libraries and works of art. Yet, as Ronald Hutton explains, everyone loves 'Bluff King Hal'. To ...