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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Other
Tudor History: The Six Wives of Henry Viii
Website provides biographies of each of the wives of King Henry VIII.
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
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...
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
King's College: The Life of Anne Boleyn
This site is the front page of a site looking at the life of Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII. Contains a lot of first-hand accounts of her life and death.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Viii, King of England
King of England
Other
Tudor History: The Tudor Monarchs From 1485 1603
A history of the Tudor Kings and Queens who ruled England from 1485-1603. The site contains biographies, cultural, and historical data.
Other
Historic Royal Palaces: Discover the Palaces: Hampton Court Palace
Learn about the place of Hampton Court Palace in English history and its rise to greatness as a Tudor favorite.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides the complete text of Shakespeare's works. Content also includes a search engine (for looking up words and/or phrases), a chronological and alphabetical listing of his plays, a collection...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Henry Viii, King of England
An image of "Henry VIII, King of England", created by Lucas Horenbout from 1525-27 (Watercolour on vellum mounted on card, 53 x 48 mm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Henry Viii, King of England
An image of "Henry VIII, King of England", created by Lucas Horenbout, c. 1526 (Miniature on vellum mounted on cardboard, diameter 56 mm).
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare site that includes the texts of all of Shakespeare's plays. Shakespeare's other work is listed, but texts are not available. RL.11-12.10a/b Text Complexity
Other
The Legend of Camelot
Here you can learn more about the story of Camelot as it has been told for hundreds of years--including the myth of Camelot, the Round Table, and the sword Excalibur.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Renaissance Literature: The Life of Sir Thomas More
A great biography, focused mainly on his life and career in the courts. Also contains a great bibliography.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1485 1603
A map of England and Wales during the Tudor Dynasty (1485-1603) founded by Henry VII and ending at the death of Elizabeth I. The boundaries of the Welsh Counties are given as settled by the Laws in Wales Act of 1543 during the reign of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Cardinal Fisher
John Cardinal Fisher (c.1469 - 22 June 1535), from 1935 Saint John Fisher, was an English Catholic bishop, cardinal and martyr. He shares his feast day with Saint Thomas More on June 22 in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints and 6 July...