Articles related to "1485"

Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.

Elizabeth Wydville's life goes from bad to worse under Richard III's reign. She even contemplated marriage between her eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York, and her uncle!

A tour through Britain's history, from Roman times to the present day, with accounts of monarchs, plagues, battles, and the fascinating characters of the country's past.

Henry VII was not expected to become the king of England when he was born in 1457 as the Tudors were a minor branch of the House of Lancaster.

Those who got a taste of the Tudors by watching the popular HBO television series of the same name can now own a piece of that British royal line through stamps.

The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would

Although originally married to his brother Arthur, the marriage between Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon was to be one of the most important in British history.

Elizabeth Wydville becomes Queen-Dowager when her eldest daughter married Henry VII.

Of all flowers, the rose is perhaps the most symbolic, often representing purity, perfection, love or marriage, while its essence is well used in potions and cosmetics.

A concise study of the career of Jasper Tudor, uncle to King Henry VII and Earl of Pembroke.

Catherine of Aragon, Spanish princess and English queen fought for her marriage to King Henry VIII and won the hearts of the English people in the process.

The birth of Henry VII was steeped in drama. Born on January 28th 1457, at the home of his uncle Jasper in Wales, this young boy was destined to become King of England .

By what name is each of these artists known today and where can visitors see their paintings?

Beefeater is the only London-style dry gin actually distilled and bottled in London.

Edward IV was the eldest son of the first Yorkist to claim the English throne, Richard, Duke of York.

Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.

For a truly unique experience, step back in time at The Hatfield Banquet, which takes place in the fifteenth-century Great Hall of Hatfield House's Old Palace.

Ceramics are fired according to a cone schedule. Thinking of the range of cone temperatures like a thermometer can help alleviate confusion.

Here are some facts to help you out when teaching or learning about the planets in our solar system. There may even be a 10th planet coming soon!

Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire witnessed some of the key episodes in British history, from the Crusades to the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.

David Starkey's latest biography retells Henry VIII's story from the Wars of the Roses until Cardinal Wolsey's influence-before he became a ruthless tyrant.

Discover little-known facts about 15th- and 16th-century artists Luca Signorelli,Gentile Bellini, Barent van Orley, El Greco, and Sebastiano.

This one-time pirate was the first to explore North America's Atlantic Coast for France but his exploits are largely forgotten today.

Hatfield House was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I and home to the Cecil family.

The rise to power of a Welshman who had only a weak claim to the throne, but ended the Wars of the Roses and started one of the most famous dynasties in history.

Which painting - from 1280, 1503, or 1517 - was carried through Florence, was stolen by an Italian nationalist, or was the first obtained by the National Gallery, London?

The good little boy in the corner eating his Christmas pie was not so good and implicates a religious man, who is hung, beheaded, and quartered.

The king responsible for separating the English state from the Roman Catholic Church is shrouded in mystery. This article will debunk many popular - but wrong - legends.

European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.

"Renaissance Faces: Van Eyck to Titian" presents Masters of Northern and Southern Europe. The exhibition explores the importance of portraiture during the Renaissance.

In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.

'Tis said British colonizers taking possession of some remote part of the world on behalf of their sovereign first planted a Union Jack - and then set up a cricket pitch!

One thing is known for certain. The original Humpty Dumpty was definitely not an egg.

Looking for some fun summer reading apart from the current bestseller list? Here are five to enjoy while basking in the sun.

The Tower of London is one of the city's top visitor attractions, ranking alongside Buckingham Palace, the British Museum and Big Ben as a 'must see' sight for London

A spectacular setting, a rich store of Moorish architecture and a historic bullring make Ronda a scenic destination for day trips from the Costa del Sol and Seville.

An Australian plant researcher finds that climbing plants and bathwater don't obey the Coriolis effect, and twist anticlockwise even north of the Equator.

"The Haywain" is a symbol of human greed, the decline of the Church, and the disintegration of the guilds that characterized 15th-century society

The rose is often regarded as a symbol of love especially on St. Valentines day, but it has links to mythology, medicine and religion.

Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. Her refusal to agree to an annulment led to the English Reformation and England's break with the Catholic Church.

After Elizabeth, known as the Virgin Queen, became monarch of Protestant England in 1558, she was immediately in danger from her Catholic enemies.

In 1524, Giovanni da Verrazzano's first voyage explored the northeast coast of, what would later become, the United States.

This first article in a series on the life and times of England's infamous King Henry VIII explores key events in Henry's family and early history.

Isabella and Ferdinand's reign heralded in a golden age and marked the beginning of Spain's modern history with the Reconquista, Christopher Columbus and the Inquisition.

Lady Margaret Beaufort was the Tudor dynasty's matriarch. She harboured strong ambitions for her son during the turbulent Wars of the Roses. She wept at his coronation.

Alessandro Botticelli depicts the pagan goddess of love - Venus - as the harbinger of spring and owes his inspiration to the Classical ideals of ancient Greek art.

Luxembourg's international trade statistics show that the wealthy European Union nation has significantly reduced its deficit with the United States.

England is a tiny nation on the island of Great Britain. Yet in spite of its small size and population, it came to rule the world's oceans for nearly two hundred years.

An account of the professional mercenaries that ravaged and despoiled France, Spain and Italy during the latter half of the 14th century.

At the zenith of the Inca Empire, what was happening in the world? Here is a snapshot of world history putting into perspective the Inca civilization at its height.