History HitWho was Anne of Cleves?History Hit - Heather R. DarsieAnna von der Mark, Hereditary Duchess of Jülich-Cleves-Berg, landed in England in late December 1539 to become Queen Consort of England. Known to most …
History HitThe 5 Most Daring Escapes from the Tower of LondonHistory Hit - John Paul DavisFor more than 900 years, the Tower of London has occupied its place at the heart of English life. At various times a royal citadel, palace, menagerie, …
History HitHow Many Children Did Henry VIII Have and Who Were They?History Hit - Laura MackenzieYou could be forgiven for thinking that Henry VIII had only one child: Queen Elizabeth I of England. Elizabeth is one of the most famous women in …
History HitHow Did Henry VIII Marry Anne Boleyn?History Hit - Sarah RollerThe romance and marriage of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn was perhaps one of the most consequential in history. It has gone on to fascinate people for …
History HitWhat Did the Tudors Eat and Drink? Food From the Renaissance EraHistory Hit - Amy IrvineFrom banquets to pottage, what Tudors ate and drank varied greatly subject to their wealth and social status. Poor and wealthy alike lived off the …
History HitField of the Cloth of Gold: Renaissance Monarchy at WorkHistory Hit - Glenn RichardsonThe Field of Cloth of Gold was one of the most famous diplomatic meetings of the Renaissance. It was a tournament jointly hosted by King Henry VIII …