Piers Brendon's 'The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire 1781-1997' Nov 22, 2008
Officials of the Raj dealing with the North-West Frontier would discuss the lessons of Roman frontier policy with an Oxford don, "haunted," as one historian wrote, "lest the tragedy of the Roman Empire, whose extremities grew at the expense of its heart, should repeat itself." One might neatly date the whole story of the British Empire over exactly 500 years, from 1497 when John Cabot set foot in Newfoundland in the name of Henry VII to the hauling down of the Union Jack in Hong Kong in 1997.... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Henry VIII: Very Human King, Part 1 Nov 19, 2008
This first article in a series on the life and times of England's infamous King Henry VIII explores Henry's family and England at the time of his birth ... The , a Showtime mini-series starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, is only the latest television adaptation of the life of England's King Henry VIII. Generations of British school children grew up reciting the fate of King Henry's six wives, "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, and survived." ... Yet the historical Henry VIII proves a... (Suite101.com)
The politics of postage stamps Oct 15, 2008
There is no actual evidence one way or the other and certainly Henry VII and the then Duke of Buckingham are also in the frame. Bob A, Manchester. (BBC News -- UK)
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization English Faction Profile Aug 30, 2008
In 1485 a Welsh nobleman named Henry VII, a member of the House of Tudor, overthrew the House of York, giving rise to the monarchy that would change England to a greater degree than any before it. King Henry VIII, the second Tudor king, turned the small island nation of England from a speck on the periphery of Europe's vision into a formidable player in European politics ... Henry VIII's daughter, Elizabeth I, however, would make England one of the most powerful nations on Earth and create an... (IGN PC Games)
Stoneham residents take part in Austin Arts Festival Jun 2, 2008
Anne Harney, eighth-grader, Queen Katherine Howard, King Henry VIII A Brief and Unreliable History. Justin Katz, sixth-grader, soloist, Won t Go Home Without You ; Henry VII, King Henry VIII A Brief and Unreliable History ... Jesse Shamon, seventh-grader, narrator, King Henry VIII A Brief and Unreliable History. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
London Top Five Travel Attractions Mar 29, 2008
Many of Britain's most famous people are honourd by being buried here, including King Henry VII, Queen Elizabeth I and Geoffrey Chaucer. . (Suite101.com)
Redheads may be a dying breed, but they won't go without a fiery fight Mar 28, 2008
Queen Elizabeth I--Along with her father, Henry VIII, and grandfather, Henry VII, she made red hair fashionable for a time in England. Galileo--A scientist, mathematician and astronomer in the 16th and 17th centuries, Galileo believed the Earth revolved around the sun. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The Dilemma of the Third Leg: Stop the Agitator Now! Mar 2, 2008
Henry VII: Now, let us go back several centuries and to another part of the globe. Henry VII was the King of England from 1509 to 1547 ... Henry VII married a total of six women during his legendary reign, in an attempt to have a male heir. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In Praise of Not-So-Free Trade Feb 22, 2008
So Henry VII imposed export taxes on wool and wooed workers who understood spinning and weaving technology across the English Channel which simultaneously kept the wool in Britain, giving domestic mills a chance to develop, and starved competitors abroad of raw material. In both the U.S. and Britain, industrial policies that favored domestic manufacturers continued well into the 20th century. (BusinessWeek)
The Court of Star Chamber Feb 5, 2008
The Star Chamber was officially instituted and given its power under the reign of Henry VII in 1487 ... During the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547), the Star Chamber was used by him to bring action against anyone opposing his laws. (Suite101.com)
Take a peek inside Fox's 'Jane Boleyn' Jan 22, 2008
He supported the doomed Richard III against Henry Tudor, the victorious Henry VII. Sir William survived the battle but the new king never really trusted him. His son, the young Henry Parker, the future Lord Morley and Jane's father, was fortunate to have been brought up in the household of Lady Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII's mother ... Sir Thomas was a rising star, an ideal companion to the gregarious Henry VIII, certainly a man it was advantageous to know. (USA Today -- Life)
Atonement leads field at Globes Dec 14, 2007
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is recognised for playing Henry VII in The Tudors. Day-Lewis's best dramatic actor nomination is for There Will Be Blood, while Christie is cited for her performance as a woman with Alzheimer's in Away from Her. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Christmas around the world Part 1 Dec 12, 2007
In the 1400 s Henry VII introduced the wassail bowl from Scandinavia. It was a bowl containing a mixture of hot ale, spices and toasted apples. (Medford Transcript, MA)
The Stones of Dingle Peninsula Oct 7, 2007
Most of them were constructed during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry III by the kings' retainers. The best way to explore Dingle s historical treasures is with a car and local driver. (Suite101.com)
Dragonflies, open water reveal rapid Arctic change Oct 6, 2007
1496: Henry VII commissioned John Cabot to search for a route west across the Atlantic to Asia. Cabot sailed out of Bristol in the spring of 1497 and reached land at Labrador or Cape Breton Island. (Globe and Mail)
Curtains for Columbus? Is Columbus' place in history deserved? Oct 6, 2007
The Spanish funding for the trip actually began four years before the voyage as a means to prevent England s Henry VII from funding his trip. Columbus had promised riches, power by controlling Asian trade by avoiding the lands of the Muslim kingdoms. (Cadillac News, MI)
Shakespeare's Richard III Oct 5, 2007
Richard s evil reign ends when he dies at the Battle of Bosworth and Henry Tudor is crowned Henry VII. ... Richard remains a prime suspect in their presumed murders as does the Tudor king, Henry VII.. (Suite101.com)
Wrong Way Columbus Oct 2, 2007
Henry VII of England nibbled at the bait and invited Columbus to present the plan to him, but before Columbus could respond Spain accepted the proposal in 1489. In spite of receiving Ferdinand and Isabella's support, Columbus languished another three years in Spain, perhaps waiting on the Royal Provisions Committee. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
First woman Beefeater on guard at Tower Sep 4, 2007
The first woman to serve as a Beefeater started work at the Tower of London yesterday with a graceful compliment to Henry VII for designing an ace uniform. Although the king was more interested in finance than fashion, he gave his new regiment of yeoman warders enormous pockets, which have come into their own with the appointment of former soldier Moira Cameron. (Guardian Unlimited)
Linlithgow Palace Jul 30, 2007
The accounts produced by the Lord High Treasurer in 1503 showed that his work at the palace was largely finished; just in time for his marriage to Margaret, daughter of English Tudor king Henry VII. Sadly, the lasting memory of such an outstanding king will be his death at the slaughter of Flodden Field. More re modeling in the continental style was done by James V (1513-42) born at Linlithgow and still an infant when his father was killed. (Suite101.com)
Queen walks out on Leibovitz photo shoot Jul 12, 2007
The oldest extant British military corps, it was created by King Henry VII in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth Field. As a token of this venerability, the Yeoman still wear red and gold uniforms of Tudor style. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cornish militants rise again - and this time they're targeting celebrity chefs Jun 14, 2007
In 1497 an army of Cornishmen marched on London in protest against taxes levied by Henry VII to pay for a war against the Scots. They were defeated at the Battle of Deptford Bridge and the leaders, including the blacksmith Michael An Gof, were hung, drawn and quartered. (Guardian Unlimited)
Today in History April 22 Apr 22, 2007
In 1509, Henry VIII became king of England following the death of his father, Henry VII.. In 1707, novelist Henry Fielding was born in Sharpham Park, Somerset, England. (MSNBC -- Race)
'Fat' gene found by scientists Apr 15, 2007
A gene that contributes to obesity has been identified for the first time, promising to explain why some people easily put on weight while others with similar lifestyles stay slim. People who inherit one version of the gene rather than another are 70 per cent more likely to be obese, British scientists have discovered. (Times Online)
Discovery Of America: Revolutionary Claims Of A Dead Historian Apr 11, 2007
"To describe Alwyn Ruddock s claims as revolutionary," said Dr Jones, "is not an exaggeration." Her apparent findings include information about how John Cabot persuaded Henry VII to support his voyages and why the explorer was able to win the backing of an influential Italian cleric: Fr. Giovanni Antonio de Carbonariis, an Augustinian friar who was also in charge of collecting the Pope s taxes in England. (Science Daily)
British metal cascades onto city catwalks Apr 1, 2007
He said of the collections on display, "Some were on the catwalk (in London), some in exhibitions, but I did not bring all of them over. We are showing what the local market might want. "We are helping British designers to sell their collections here and to show people here that they could do similar things outside," added Rosen, who from the stage watched the models attentively during the show. Rosen, who started in fashion 30 years ago, is a designer, illustrator, educator and show producer.... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
'The Tudors' Arise Mar 31, 2007
Henry VIII: portrait of a serial schemer ... Henry VIII: portrait of a serial schemer ... Not only is the pilot, which airs Sunday -- the first of 10 episodes -- glossier, sexier and more triumphantly colorful than anything, say, "Masterpiece Theatre" could deliver, it's also hugely entertaining, thanks in large part to Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who just flat-out exudes sexiness and virility as the young King Henry VIII.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Henry VIII: portrait of a serial schemer Mar 31, 2007
Not only is the pilot, which airs Sunday -- the first of 10 episodes -- glossier, sexier and more triumphantly colorful than anything, say, "Masterpiece Theatre" could deliver, it's also hugely entertaining, thanks in large part to Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who just flat-out exudes sexiness and virility as the young King Henry VIII. ... Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, became King Henry VII at age 28 after defeating Richard III and later marrying Elizabeth of York ... When his father dies, Henry... (San Francisco Chronicle)
When Royals Become Rock Stars Mar 23, 2007
22, 2007 By Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry VIII and Natalie Dormer as Anne Boleyn in a scene from the Showtime series THE TUDORS Francois Rousseau - SHOWTIME Article Tools ... The young celeb: Henry VIII. The first wife: Catherine of Aragon ... Unlike the corpulent old Henry VIII many of us remember from our history textbooks, young Henry VIII lived a life that was positively high-def-TV-ready, one that could have spiced up 16th century newsstands, had tabloid editors been around instead of... (Time.com)
Don't fight it: Renaissance never ends Mar 11, 2007
King Henry VII of England parades through the Florida Renaissance Festival grounds. Elliot Poleshuck used to make a living counseling rape victims and AIDS patients. (The Miami Herald)
Sopranos and more: Sit back, soak it in Mar 6, 2007
The Tudors : Jonathan Rhys-Meyers ( Elvis ) stars in this racy series about the early years of King Henry VII. 10 p.m., Showtime. APRIL 9. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A Tudor and a tortoise, both in fine voice Feb 26, 2007
Jane Grey, in case you've forgotten, was Henry VIII's great-niece, and a direct descend ant of Henry VII, the first Tudor king. As such she had "rich and valuable Tudor blood" in her veins, precisely the asset you would not desire if you wished for a long or peaceful life in 16th-century England. (Boston Globe)
Tower of London: Visitor Guide Feb 21, 2007
There are now twenty towers in all, in what is still officially a royal household although no-one has lived here since Henry VII. It was also well-known for its use as a prison, and the many beheadings that took place here account for some of the ghosts that are said to haunt the buildings ... The 39 Yeoman Warders, nicknamed the Beefeaters, have been at the Tower of London ever since they were appointed b that famous Beef eater, Henry VIII, in 1485. (Suite101.com)
Tory Toff Cameron May Benefit From Softening of U.K. Class Consciousness Feb 6, 2007
Cameron, though, is the kind of Conservative leader Britain hasn't seen in decades: a genuine blueblood whose ancestors include King Henry VII and at least seven earls. His performance in public-opinion polls -- the Conservatives led the ruling Labour Party by 5 percentage points in a Jan. 26- 28 survey for the Independent newspaper -- suggests that in today's wealthier Britain, affluence may be replacing heredity as a mark of social standing and political preference. (Bloomberg)
London calling Jan 9, 2007
"It's near Richmond where Henry VII had his hunting house," she says. "It's not even on a street map. There's a tiny little dirt track road and you go through fields where there are cows and horses. You go right to the end where there are two green gates. Then there are these three simple, beautiful greenhouses. I fell ridiculously in love.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
War of Rosie: Ivanka butts inHistoric Tower gets girl power Jan 5, 2007
Beefeaters, believed to have earned their nickname from their daily ration of meat, date from 1485 when King Henry VII formed a bodyguard. Historically their duty was to guard "the Tower of London and all things within it" -- a role which included the supervision and care of state prisoners. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
11 THINGS: That hint year of 7 is heaven Jan 5, 2007
Significant births in years ending in 7: King Henry VII, Virginia Dare, Cervantes, Rembrandt, Jonathan Swift, Thomas Paine, Henry David Thoreau, Thomas Edison, Arturo Toscanini, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Moe Howard, Ozzie Nelson, Irving "Swifty" Lazar, Earl Scheib, Jesse "Lonely Maytag Repairman" White, Zsa Zsa Gabor, "Buffalo Bob" Smith, Billy Carter, Thomas "Coroner to the Stars" Noguchi, Dan Quayle, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Camilla Parker Bowles, Meat Loaf, Dr. Laura, Osama bin Laden, Vanna... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tower of London has woman guard Jan 4, 2007
Historically, the Beefeaters, created when King Henry VII formed a bodyguard, were responsible for guarding high-profile prisoners kept at the Tower, a 900-year-old fortress built by William the Conqueror. They are also responsible for the Tower's ravens six coal-black birds which, according to legend, must always reside in the fortress to ensure the future of the Kingdom of England. (Seattle Times)
After 500 years, a woman joins ranks of Beefeaters Jan 3, 2007
They were formed by Henry VII after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth and originally guarded prisoners and the Crown Jewels. The origin of the name Beefeater is unknown. (Times Online)
London Tower gets first female Beefeater Jan 3, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. January 3, 2007 - 8:50PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
