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Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Biography: Henry VIII: 1 of 12
Henry VIII (1491-1547) was not born to be king, however he remains one of the most well-known British monarchs of all time. A second-born son to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, Henry was originally raised for a position within the Church while his older brother Arthur was groomed to be the ruler of England. Destiny, however... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: Theories on what will happen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 3 of 29
Since Dumbledore was hit with Snape's unforgivable Killing Curse in The Half Blood Prince there are still many people who believe that the great wizard is not really dead. It is painfully obvious at the end of Book 6 that Harry believes Dumbledore is dead, not the least of which is that he saw Snape kill him in cold blood wi... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The six wives of Henry VIII: 2 of 16
Henry VIII (1491-1447). His portrait is one of the most recognized of the kings of England. His brutality during the Protestant Reformation is legendary. He produced three legitimate heirs that each made their own significant mark in history. Henry VIII is quite possibly the most famous king in all of English history - but n... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Lady Jane Grey: 1 of 5
Lady Jane Grey, also known as Queen Jane of England or The Nine Days' Queen, is one of the more tragic figures in Tudor history. A simple, intelligent and pious girl of royal blood, Jane was but a pawn in the hands of scheming and greedy men who wanted to rule England through her. After a lifetime of harsh treatment in an un... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: To trust Snape or not?: 4 of 13
The fact is Snape is a double agent. But for who? He's either on the side of good and playing Voldemort for the fool or he's playing Dumbledore and he is truly a villain. There are a lot of questions we want answered in Deathly Hallows and whether or not to trust Snape has got to be close to the top of that list. There is th... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries History mysteries: Who Killed Amy Dudley?: 2 of 4
In 1532 Amy Robsart was born the only child to wealthy land-owner Sir John Robsart and his wife Elizabeth Scott. Very little, if anything, is known about her childhood as it seems her death is the most famous thing about her. Speculations about her demise include being murdered by several different people, as well as it bein... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Edward VI: 1 of 2
Henry VIII was obsessed with producing a male heir for this throne. After 24 years of marriage, one healthy daughter and six sons that died in infancy Henry created upheaval in England by separating from the the Roman Catholic Church in an effort to divorce Catherine and marry the much younger and hopefully fertile, Anne Bol... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Biography: Elizabeth I of England: 6 of 11
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), ruler of England and Ireland, joins her father Henry VIII in being amongst the most well-known and influential rulers in all of British history. She was supposed to be the son that Henry wanted desperately enough to separate England from Rome and annul his 24 year marriage to his first wife. Sh... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The downfall of Anne Boleyn: 5 of 7
What made Anne Boleyn so fascinating and in turn England's most influential Queen consort is consequently what helped bring her to her untimely end. The very fire and vibrancy that drew Henry VIII to his second wife became her liability. Her quick rise to the top brought with it a hard and fast fall to the very bottom. The l... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Mary, Queen of Scots' claim to the English throne: 4 of 5
Mary, Queen of Scots lends her name to quite possibly the most famous monarch in Scottish history. Her lineage would suggest that she was a legitimate heir, however Henry VIII saw to it that Mary would never sit on the English throne. Born in December 1542 to James V of Scotland and Mary de Guise, from whom she takes her nam... More..