The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Love, Power, and Tragedy
Henry VIII's six marriages are some of the most famous and tumultuous unions in history. Between his accession…
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Was Bessie Blount’s Daughter Fathered by King Henry VIII?
We've all heard of Bessie Blount, King Henry VIII's mistress who gave him a son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke…
Henry VIII’s Idol: The Handsome Ruler Who Inspired a King!
Did you know that the young Henry VIII had a major idol? Discover how Philip the Handsome, a…
Thomas Stukeley: Henry VIII’s Secret Son?
I'm continuing my Henry VIII series by considering another person who was, according to some rumours, fathered by…
From Pin-Up Prince to Powerhouse King: The Transformation of Henry VIII
When we think of Henry VIII, we often imagine the older, larger-than-life monarch from his later years. But…
Henry VIII’s Illegitimate Daughter
I'm kicking off a new series on King Henry VIII, the second Tudor monarch who ruled from 1509…
Did Henry VIII Really Have Syphilis? The Myth Busted!
Did Henry VIII have syphilis? That's the question I'm exploring today! Spoilers: It's a myth, and a persistent…