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Henry Viii

In this 1625 painting entitled 'The Merry Student,' Dutch artist Gerard van Honthorst shows a young man singing a lively ballad.

Shakespeare, Kings, and Commoners All Loved These Hit English Ballads

Move aside Taylor Swift. In the 17th century, these songs were the pop music anthems of their day.

Indi Bains August 28, 2024

A painting from around 1620 depicts the tiltyard towers, right, where the lawn of the Queen's House lies today.

Found: The Jousting Yard Where Henry VIII Took a Nasty Tumble

Researchers have located the site of an accident that rattled England’s many-wived widower.

Isaac Schultz November 20, 2020

See the Mysterious Horned Helmet of Henry VIII

Henry VIII: Recorder Hero.

Celebrating Henry VIII's Love Affair With the Humble Recorder

The infamous king wrote original compositions for everyone's grade-school flute.

Eric Grundhauser October 17, 2017