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An era of change and triumph, from Henry VIII's Reformation to Elizabeth and the Armada.

Inside Tudors

Henry VIII and the Reformation

Henry VIII: Majesty with MenaceImage from Henry VIII: Majesty with MenaceHe was a tyrant who committed vast acts of cultural vandalism, but 'Bluff King Hal' is still a hugely popular figure. Why? By Professor Ronald Hutton.

An Overview of the ReformationImage from An Overview of the ReformationIt was a seismic event that totally overthrew the religious framework of Britain. What did it all mean? By Bruce Robinson.

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Mary Rose

Mary Rose Virtual TourImage from Mary Rose Virtual TourExplore Henry VIII's flagship, as she would have looked before she sank in 1545, with this 3D virtual model.

The Mary Rose: A Great Ship of King Henry VIIIImage from The Mary Rose: A Great Ship of King Henry VIIIFrom pride of the king's fleet to obsolescent warhorse - the biography of a once mighty ship. By Andrew Lambert.

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Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I: An OverviewImage from Elizabeth I: An OverviewClever, enigmatic and flirtatious, she remains one of England's most fascinating monarchs. But what was she really like? By Alexandra Briscoe.

Armada GalleryImage from Armada GalleryThe story of the great Spanish invasion fleet and its ultimate demise, told through contemporary art and artefacts. By Felipe Fernández Armesto.

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Shakespeare

The Shakespeare Paper Trail: The Early YearsImage from The Shakespeare Paper Trail: The Early YearsWritten clues to the great playwright's early life are extremely rare. Was he deliberately covering his tracks? By Michael Wood.

The Shakespeare Paper Trail: The Later YearsImage from The Shakespeare Paper Trail: The Later YearsEvidence of real estate deals, low living and tax dodges provides a revealing insight into his public and private life. By Michael Wood.

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Daily Life

Foul Facts Gallery: Terrible TudorsImage from Foul Facts Gallery: Terrible TudorsA madcap tour through the seedier side of Tudor life. By Simon Cooper and Terry Deary.

Tudors and Victorians: Dressing UpImage from Tudors and Victorians: Dressing UpCan you sort out your stays from your stockings and your britches from your ruffs? Dress to impress with this costume game.

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The Age of Exploration

Animated History of European MapmakingImage from Animated History of European MapmakingExplore changing views of the world with this fabulous collection of maps from across time.

Christopher Columbus and his LegacyImage from Christopher Columbus and his LegacyTo understand his motives and deeds requires an understanding of the 15th-century world in which he lived.

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Art and Architecture

Hampton Court: The Lost PalaceImage from Hampton Court: The Lost PalaceHenry VIII's renovation of Cardinal Wolsey's palace obscured the original design. Can it ever be recovered? By Jonathan Foyle.

Portrait Miniature of Elizabeth IImage from Portrait Miniature of Elizabeth IWhy these tiny images of the queen had an importance out of all proportion to their size. By Katherine Coombs



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