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The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)
This resource provides information on the life and rule of King Henry VIII. Discusses his many marriages and desire for a male heir which led to the Protestant Reformation.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of King Henry Viii: Portrait of a King
Have you ever wondered why King Henry VIII had six wives, why he looked the way he did, or what things he liked to do? Explore this site and learn all about King Henry VIII from clothes to power to love.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
PBS series about Henry's six wives, which originally aired in 2003, tells each wife's story in her own words. Includes background information about each woman, why she was chosen to be queen, her role as queen, her struggles with her...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of Henry Viii: Tudor Times
Explore Tudor England by playing an interactive riddle game. Find clues to six riddles in paintings that commemorate events from Henry's life and reign.
Other
English history.net: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
If you're looking for a good resource on the six wives of Henry VIII, then you've found the right place. This site presents detailed biographies on each of Henry's wives plus links to other resourceful information.
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Historic Royal Palaces: Hampton Court Palace: Young Henry Viii
Henry VIII remains a personality of much interest even today. Explore his biography from handsome, educated young man to grumpy king.
BBC
Bbc: History: Tudors: Henry Viii: Majesty With Menace
Learn about "Bluff King Hal" and his six wives in this essay about Henry VIII, England's Renaissance king who presided over the foundation of the Church of England in seeking to annul his marriage and achieve a male heir. Archived.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: King Henry Viii by William Shakespeare
This is the full text of the five-act historic play King Henry VIII by William Shakespeare including a list of characters, a prologue, and an epilogue.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Henry Viii (1491 1547)
Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature contains links to many biographies of Henry VIII. Includes a compilation of works written by Henry VIII.
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives: Henry Viii
This collection of records and primary source documents from the reign of Henry VIII show how Henry developed his own image to make himself seem even more powerful.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter on Henry Divorce 1533
A letter by Thomas Cranmer on Henry VIII's divorce, written in 1533 as a firsthand account of Henry's activity.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: History vs. Henry Viii
Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler put this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Henry VIII.
Other
Tudor History: Henry Viii
Tudor History offers a brief biography with links to a gallery of images of Henry VIII. Content also includes a wealth of information regarding the six wives of Henry VIII.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Henry Viii and His Wives
He had how many wives? He was Catholic? Get the story of King Henry the Eighth and his many wives.
Other
Tudor History: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
Interesting information provided about the six wives of Henry VIII. Click on each wife for extended information about their lives, their relationship with Henry, and their deaths. Includes links to other sites as well.
Other
Tudor History: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
Website provides biographies of each of the wives of King Henry VIII.
Other
Britannia History: Henry Viii
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Henry Viii for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Henry VIII, Renaissance king of England who split from the Catholic Church and was married six times on this site.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Henry Viii
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart examining why Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church including some close procedure activities.
Other
Tudor History: Jane Seymour
Provides a good overview of the life of Jane Seymore, third wife to Henry VIII. Content also includes an image gallery of the queen.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Anne Boleyn and the Downfall of Her Family
This six-part article describes the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the first English queen to be publicly executed by her husband, Henry VIII. Five hundred years after her death, her tragic tale is still the subject of historians and the...
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Explore the Mary Rose
Climb aboard the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's historical Tudor flagship raised in 1982, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of life on board.
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The Mary Rose Trust: Welcome to the Mary Rose
A comprehensive website that explores the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's favorite ship. Use the tool bar at the top of the site to find out about the ship itself, its construction, life on board the ship, and naval history during the reign of...
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: Style Guide: Renaissance
An examination of Renaissance style, as it was practiced in England. See examples of Renaissance architecture, furniture, and designs and learn about the motifs that characterize this style of ornamentation. Also learn about the role...
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