LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Don a velvet cloak, practice your curtsey and join Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace as he prepares to say "I do" for his sixth and last time. Visitors to this attraction southwest of London can roam Henry's favorite royal residence on the banks of the River Thames and join the monarch and Catherine Parr as they prepare to wed. "Heads and Hearts" is not so much an exhibit but an entire experience, immersing visitors in the sights, sounds and smells of the Tudor... Read Full Story
Ottoman Tulip Period
Lasting from 1718 to 1730, the Tulip Era was a transitory period in the Ottoman Empire that was marked by cultural innovation and new forms of elite consumption and sociability. The Tulip Era (in Turkish, Lâle Devri) coincides with the latter half of the reign of Sultan Ahmed III (ruled 1703–1730), specifically the twelve-year grand vizierate of Ahmed’s son-in-law (damad), Nev?ehirli Ibrahim (d. 1730). The period is known for several breakthrough achievements, including... Read Full Story
A stylish but ruthless ruler who failed to win the crown of the Holy Roman Empire but paved the way for the Habsburg dynasty, Charles of Burgundy, nicknamed "the Bold", is the subject of a new exhibition in Vienna. "Charles the Bold: Splendour and Fall of the Last Duke of Burgundy", which opened on Tuesday, is an elegant, restrained display of medieval opulence -- some items shown abroad for the first time in half a millennium. Under the ornately painted ceilings and carved pillars of the... Read Full Story
"Wolf Hall," a historical novel about King Henry VIII's advisor Thomas Cromwell, won its British author Hilary Mantel the coveted Booker literary prize. "I can tell you that at this moment, I'm happily flying through the air," said Mantel, 57, as she accepted the honour at a ceremony at London's Guildhall. "I hesitated for such a long time before beginning to write this book -- actually for about 20 years." One of the most prestigious awards in English-language literature, the annual Booker... Read Full Story
Although history has much to say about king Henry VIII there was relatively little interest in him as a child. Although Henry was one of six other children, only four lived to adulthood, Henry himself, two sisters, Margaret and Mary and Henry’s older brother, Arthur.
Arthur was born in 1486 (only one year after his fathers victory at Bosworth) in Winchester and was named after King Arthur. His birthplace was chosen specifically for its connection to King Arthur, at the time, Winchester... Read Full Story
The complete list of British Prime Ministers since the seventeen century till now.
· Sir Robert Walpole 1721 - 1742 Whig Party
· The Earl of Wilmington 1742 – 1743 Whig Party
· Henry Pelham 1743 – 1754 Whig Party
· The Duke of Newcastle 1754 – 1756 Whig Party
· The Duke of Devonshire 1756 – 1757 Whig Party
· The Duke of Newcastle 1757 – 1762 Whig Party
· The Earl of Bute 1762 – 1763 Tory Party... Read Full Story
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Henry VIII was born on 28 June 1491 and reigned as the King of England until his death on 28 January 1547. He succeeded his father Henry VII and was the second in the line of monarchs of the House of Tudor. He was a prominent figure in the history of England and Christopher Freville states that Henry is most attributed to the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. Henry VIII was the 6 th child born to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Henry had six siblings of... Read Full Story
The Salem Witch Trials , of 1692, occurred in Salem Massachusetts. This is a case where people accused other people of witchcraft. Salem was a town governed by strict Puritan religion, and to have such a charge labeled against you could cost you your life. According to Boyer and Nissenbaum, there were many worldly reasons for the events that happened so many years ago. In this essay, the authors make their findings based on scientific analysis and much historical research. Paul Boyer and... Read Full Story
History is an important and interesting part of who we were and are today. It is said that it is vital to know history to learn from past mistakes, as it ensures us a better future. While it may sound like nothing more than a sweet poem, it is important to understand the power of history in the evolution of civilization and diplomacy. In this article, we will discuss King Henry the VII and the conquest of Ireland by the tutor house. Much of this information was gathered from the notes of... Read Full Story
