Articles related to "Aragon"



Catherine of Aragon, Part II
Henry VIII seeks military glory, fathers a princess, and becomes disillusioned with his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
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Catherine of Aragon, Part III
The painful end of the marriage between Catherine and Henry -- and of Catherine herself.
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Katherine of Aragon
Henry VIII's first wife was also his sister-in-law!
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Katherine of Aragon
Henry VIII may have claimed her only as his brother’s wife at her death, but for all time England’s heart remembers her as one of its most beloved queens.
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Katherine of Aragon, Beloved Queen - PART 3
Continuing the story of Katherine of Aragon...
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Spain Facts: Aragon Travel Trivia
Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya
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The Wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon comes to England to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales -- but fate intervenes...
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King Ferdinand of Spain
Known as Ferdinand the Catholic he would unite the peninsula with Queen Isabella and establish Spain as a world power.
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Before the Glory: Anne Boleyn Before Henry VIII
Who was Anne Boleyn before Henry VIII drew her into prominence through his favor? How was she raised and educated? What fitted her for her role as queen? Did she truly love Henry, or was she merely leaping for the brass ring out of greed or hunger for power?
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Caterina
Catherine of Aragon, although often considered humble and put-upon, fought for her rights and never gave in, although treated abominably. This is about her sad life.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen II
The second part of the serial about Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII.
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England's Saviour - Jane Seymour
Why is Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife often seen as Henry's favourite wife?
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He's Henry VIII, He is, He is.
Why did Henry VIII marry so many times? Before we meet Henry’s wives, let’s take a look at Henry himself.
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Katherine, Beloved Queen. Part Two.
The second part of my series on the life Katherine of Aragon
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Movie Review: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
This article is a movie review of "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King."
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part II
Henry VIII's struggle with the Pope -- and all of Christendom -- to win release from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, so that he might wed the capricious and spellbinding Anne Boleyn.
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part III
The court of the Papal Legates in England accomplishes nothing, and Henry takes matters into his own hands.
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part One
First of a series of articles tracking the mercurial royal career of Henry VIII's second and most controversial wife, Anne Boleyn. This portion follows Anne's career from royal mistress to Henry's initial petition for divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Included are background sketches of Henry's marriage to Catherine, and the political and religious atmosphere of the time.
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The Tudor Period of Henry VIII - When it Began!
We'll be focusing on Tudor England in the coming weeks and Henry VIII in particular, but the first article will give you some key dates. Find out when the Tudor period began and more importantly...how it ended!
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Margaret Beaufort - Mother of Henry VII
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 .
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Medieval Spain: Reconquista
The Muslim conquest of the Iberian peninsula in 711 seemed complete by 718. But some of their Christian neighbors had other ideas.
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'Bloody' Mary IV
Part four on the life of Mary I, known as 'Bloody Mary.'
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Catherine, Beloved Queen. VI
Part six of my serial, Catherine, Beloved Queen.
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Defending Anne Boleyn.
April, 1536. The English weather is warmer than one would expect for the end of Autumn, but at the court of Henry VIII the atmosphere is icy. Black clouds darken the destiny of Anne Boleyn. Very soon the beginning of May will see Anne's arrest...I say here a few words in her defense.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. III
Third part of the article about the age of Anne Boleyn.
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Budget Airlines in Spain: Zaragoza
Where to look for bargain deals on low cost carriers to the Aragonese capital from Milan, London, Frankfurt and Paris.
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Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
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Lucrezia Borgia: Myth Or Truth?
A look at the legend and elusive truth surrounding the life and times of one of the most colorful women of the Italian Renaissance.
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Medieval Spain: Al-Andalus
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
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Sardinian Ancient Peoples and Ruins
Prehistoric, Bronze Age, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Saracen and Spanish peoples were drawn to and left their mark on the second largest island in the Mediterranean.
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An Afterlife at Hampton Court
The second place getter in the 2003 Tudor England Ghost Story Contest! Congratulations!

Celebrating Five Years at Tudor England...
Kind of hard to believe...
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Henry VIII: Lecher or Simple Family Man
Was Henry VIII the lecherous ogre which popular culture paints him?
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. V
The final part of the article discussing Anne Boleyn's age.
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part V
Henry's hopes are dashed by Anne's failure to produce a son. With the help of Thomas Cromwell, Henry plots to doom Anne so that he can marry his new love, Jane Seymour.
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Wendy J. Dunn’s Dear Heart
Author Wendy J. Dunn’s "Dear Heart, How Like You This?" novel about Anne Boleyn, the lovely, ill-fated Queen, has won two prestigious awards: the 2003 ABPA Glyph Award winner for Best Adult Fiction and First Runner Up in the Writers Notes Award. More importantly, it has won a slew of rave reader-reviews ...
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Using Novels to Teach History
The words "Why do we need to know this?" are often heard in the classroom. Historical novels are one way to get high school students engaged in learning about the past.
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12 October Columbus Day & ChocoDay
When Christopher Columbus discovered America on 12 October 1492, he also implicitly made available to Europe what would become the world's favourite food: chocolate.
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Anne of Cleves, England's Queen to King's Sister
The marriage of Henry VIII to Anne of Cleves, while politically advantageous, became a disaster which could not be rectified, ending in Anne's becoming the king's sister.
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Henry VII (1485-1509)
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.
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Henry VIII: Re-Imagined
Historical fiction is given life in Showtime's The Tudors. The sex and politics-driven series is sure to draw Canadians in its new 9pm time slot, Tuesdays on CBC.
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How to Make Blue Cheese Stuffed Medjool Dates
Add an exotic accent to your table with this sweet-savory blend of Moorish dates and Spanish blue cheese. Appetizer or dessert with sweet Sherry from Jerez-you choose.
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Mary Boleyn: A Short Biography
Mary Boleyn's life is retold-somewhat inaccurately-in both the novel and the movie, The Other Boleyn Girl. She had numerous affairs including two kings.
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Book Review: Isabel la Catolica, Queen of Castile: critical essays.
"[Isabel la Católica] is a cautionary tale about the emotion-stirring power of myth, symbol and belief." Book review.
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Book Review: The Secret Lion.
In "The Secret Lion", historical possibilities are rendered possible through a carefully choreographed story.
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History at SuiteU
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
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Richard and The Queen's Brother.
Author Sandra Worth discusses Anthony Woodville and his relationship with Richard III.
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Richard and The Queen’s Brother (Part one.)
Author Sandra Worth discusses Anthony Woodville and his relationship with Richard III.
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Talking with C.W.Gortner, Tudor Fiction Author of The Secret Lion
I talk to C.W.Gortner, the author of The Secret Lion, the first in a projected series called The Spymaster Chronicles set in Tudor Times.
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The Age of Anne Boleyn. I
How old was Anne Boleyn when she died? Was she twenty-nine? Or was she as old as thirty-six? I put forward the first part of my case that Anne was no more than twenty-nine at her death.
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