Henry VIII was a monarch everyone was excited for, and turned into someone who weaponised his powers for murder. What happened in his life that caused the death toll to suddenly rise?

It’s difficult to imagine a more skilful propagandist than Hans Holbein the Younger, the German-born artist who spent much of ...

Henry VIII's niece, Margaret, was the daughter of Henry's sister, Margaret Tudor. As portrayed in Wolf Hall, historical records indicate that Henry and Margaret had a good relationship, with the King ...

Rachel Delman has been researching Collyweston Palace for over a decade. Her doctoral research on the site was funded by a full Arts and Humanities Research Council award at the University of Oxford ...

Even amid the pomp and splendor of King Henry VIII’s iconic portraits, one accessory stands out: a bejeweled dagger, clutched by the mighty monarch’s left hand. Though the weapon’s function was ...

"Six Lives" at the National Portrait Gallery offers rare insight into the women who defined the legacy of one of Britain's most notorious kings. Installation view of ...