TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler
He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of English history. But was he a charismatic reformer who freed his subjects from a corrupt establishment or a bullying tyrant who used Parliament...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Tower of London
TOWER OF LONDON OVER THE CENTURIES, OUT-OF-FLAVOR QUEENS, POLITICAL CONSPIRATORS, RELIGIOUS DISSIDENTS AND THOSE WHO SIMPLY CROSSED THE RULING MONARCH HAVE ALL BEEN IMPRISONED AT THE TOWER OF LONDON. IT STILL CONTRIBUTES TO A GRUESOME...
Wonderscape
The Later Wives of Henry VIII
Learn about Henry VIII’s marriages to Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, and how his tumultuous quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious and political landscape. Discover the influence of his last wife,...
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Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour
Follow the turbulent stories of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s second and third wives. Learn how Anne’s downfall led to Jane’s rise, and how Henry’s quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious landscape. King Henry...
Wonderscape
The Curse of His Brother's Widow: Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Discover the story behind King Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow. Learn how their union shaped the political landscape of England and set the stage for Henry's dramatic break from the Catholic...
Wonderscape
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Discover the dramatic story of King Henry VIII and his six wives, starting with Anne Boleyn’s tragic end. Explore how Henry’s marriages shaped England’s religious history and how he became one of its most notorious rulers. King Henry...
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How the Separation of Catherine and Henry VIII Formed the Church of England
Henry VIII's pursuit of an annulment from Catherine of Aragon led to a dramatic conflict that ultimately resulted in England's break from the Catholic Church. Catherine remained resolute in her stance as the legitimate Queen of England,...
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The Political and Cultural Influence of Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon remained deeply committed to education, not only mastering English but also advocating for her daughter Mary's learning and supporting academic institutions. Her influence made it fashionable to educate daughters....
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Early Years of Marriage and the Children of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII
At first, Catherine and Henry VIII enjoyed a happy and affectionate marriage, and Catherine quickly became pregnant. However, a series of difficult miscarriages and stillbirths overshadowed their early years together. Despite these...
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How Catherine of Aragon Became the First Wife of Henry VIII
After the death of Prince Arthur, Catherine of Aragon’s parents quickly proposed her marriage to his younger brother, Henry, to maintain the alliance between Spain and England. Although the engagement faced political and financial...
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Catherine of Aragon's Brief Marriage to Prince Arthur
In 1486, Henry VII of England proposed a marriage alliance between his son, Prince Arthur, and the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon to strengthen ties between England and Spain and against France. After years of negotiations, the two...
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Catarine of Aragon: the Early Life of Henry VIII's First Wife
Catherine of Aragon, known as Catarina de Aragon in her native Spain, is often remembered as a devout Catholic and the rejected queen of Henry VIII. However, her life and personality are much more interesting and impressive. Her early...
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The Lasting Legacy of Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England
Catherine of Aragon endured a lifetime of challenges, maintaining her dignity and strength as a Spanish infanta and Queen of England. Despite her rejection by Henry VIII, she continued to act as a true queen, leading in battle,...
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The Defiant Death of Catherine of Aragon
In her final year, Catherine of Aragon continued to assert her rightful place, urging the Pope to publicly excommunicate Henry VIII. Growing ill towards the end of 1535, she died on January 7, 1536, isolated from both her husband and...
Sir Linkalot
History Words (Lesson 38 #spelling #homeschooling )
An easy visual way to remember the word Parliament, and other history words
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10 Facial Reconstructions of Historical Figures - Royalty Now Best of 2022
Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:32 Chevalier de Saint-Georges (Joseph Bologne) 1:22 Queen Victoria 2:13 Emperor Hadrian 2:57 Abraham Lincoln 3:49 Alexander the Great 4:43 Pocahontas (Matoaka) 5:37 Elizabeth I 6:25 Marie Antoinette 7:27...
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Treason and Death: the Downfall of Two Tudor Queens
National Archives: The story of Henry VIII's six wives is intertwined with the history of treason. In this film, Principal Legal Records Specialist Dan Gosling describes how two of Henry's wives, Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard, lost...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Reformation In England
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
History Hit
Henry VIII: Statesman or Tyrant?
On Midsummer's Day in 1509 a 17 year old was crowned king of England. He would go on to transform his realm over almost four decades on the throne. He would revolutionise its religion, reforge its politics and its relations with...
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII breaks with Rome
Henry VIII explains how he failed to secure his divorce and so separated from the Pope
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Anne Boleyn's Re-constructed Face Revealed, with History
What did Anne Boleyn really look like? After Anne Boleyn’s death, her image was essentially erased from England. The palace walls which once held the initials, H and A, are struck. Her portraits are painted over or destroyed. What we...
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII, supreme head of the Church of England
Henry VIII describes his split with Rome and his view on the Reformation
Curated Video
Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I as Modern Women. Resemblance Through Time.
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. I use photo-compositing and digital drawing techniques to achieve a more photo-realistic appearance. Today I'm comparing my modern-day re-creations of...
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Anne of Cleves: Too Ugly for Henry VIII? Facial Re-Creations & History Revealed.
Ugliest wife, or luckiest wife? Anne of Cleves is known to history as being the “ugly” fourth wife of King Henry VIII, but we have reasons to believe this is not true. Anne of Cleves was sent at the age of 24, only speaking German and...