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Remembering the Battle of Flodden 500 Years On

It was the largest battle ever fought between Scotland and England. Yet it was chivalry which condemned the Scots to their heaviest loss of life in a single day.

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The Mystery of the Langham Madonnna

Did England's most sacred statue survive the Reformation's vandalism?

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Sir William Brereton: Was He Another Pawn in Thomas Cromwell’s Plot for Power?

Sir William Brereton had a colourful past and was close to King Henry VIII and Queen Anne but was he just another pawn in Cromwell's plot?

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The Death of Henry VIII: Did Henry VIII Ever Do Anything Good?

Henry VIII is known for his six wives and tyrant nature, but did he ever do anything good. It's time to explore his actions and see if there were benefits to England.

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What Would Have Happened If the Battle of Bosworth Was Written by Disney?

On August 22, 1485 Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth. But what if this was a Disney story? What would the outcome have been then?

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Alternate History: What If Katherine Parr Had Refused to Marry Henry VIII?

Katherine Parr could have changed so much if she just told Henry VIII no when it came to marriage.

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Duke of Cleves Signs Marriage Treaty: Anne of Cleves is Promised to Henry VIII

On October 4, 1539, the marriage treaty between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves was signed by the Duke of Cleves. What was included in the treaty and why did the Duke agree to it?

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The Executions of Kathryn Howard and Lady Jane Boleyn

On February 13, 1542, Kathryn Howard and Jane Boleyn were executed. Did they get what they deserved? Were they really guilty?

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Ann Askew: Life and Execution

Ann Askew was a young woman just wanting to share her beliefs. She was executed as a heretic in 1546 but was it really just a ploy to condemn Katherine Parr?

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Mary Boleyn - Henry VIII's First Boleyn Girl

Mary Boleyn was more than just Anne Boleyn's sister; she was Henry VIII's first Boleyn interest.

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The Death of Arthur Tudor: Did Henry VII Kill His Own Son?

Arthur Tudor died on April 2, 1502. While there is no definite cause of death, there are a number of theories. One of those is that Henry VII killed his own son!

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The Mary Rose Museum - Forensic Science Brings the Past to Life

Pioneering archaeological and conservation techniques led to the reconstruction of the faces of 9 of the 179 individuals whose skeletal remains were discovered in the Mary Rose.

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On This Day in Tudor History: The Men Accused of an Affair with Anne Boleyn Executed

On May 17, 1536, George Boleyn and his fellow accused men were executed at Tower Hill. They were all convicted of having an affair with Anne Boleyn.

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Lady Jane Boleyn: Vindictive Woman or Pawn in a Plot?

Jane Boleyn is known for her part in bringing down the Boleyn faction. How much of that is really true? Was she just another pawn in Thomas Cromwell's plot for more power?

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George Boleyn - The Unfortuate Brother of Anne Boleyn

George Boleyn has had an unfair portrayal in most of fiction and was convicted of incest with his sister, Anne Boleyn, and executed on May 17, 1536. Was he really guilty?

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Who Was Henry Fitzroy?

Henry VIII is famous for his insatiable appetite for women, so probably had love children all over England, but he chose to acknowledge only one illegitimate son: Henry Fitzroy.

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Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpepper Executed for Treason as Kathryn Howard’s Lovers

Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpepper were executed for treason on December 10, 1541, but were they really the men people believe them to be?

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The Forgotten Son of Henry VIII: The Marriage of Henry Fitzroy to Mary Howard

Henry FitzRoy is often seen as the forgotten son. His marriage to Mary Howard is also commonly forgotten because of this.

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