Vulture

The Bloody, Bawdy History of Henry VIII Onscreen

For someone who sat on the English throne for almost 40 years, Henry VIII is far less famous for being a king than for being a serial husband, serial cheater, and, shall we say, serial killer by proxy ...
Artnet

Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo

A missing portrait of the English King Henry VIII has been identified after an eagle-eyed art historian spotted it in the background of a photograph posted to social media. It was located just 14 ...
Smithsonian Magazine

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 the last four years of the statesman’s life Based on a True Story Meilan ...
The Spokesman-Review

Who were the ‘Six’ wives of Henry VIII?

Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. The six wives of King Henry XIII of England are widely known for being beheaded by their aforementioned husband, but only two of the former ...