Elizabeth I

PEOPLE

When Henry VIII finally met Anne of Cleves, he claimed she was unthinkably ugly—but modern historians suggest a more disturbing reason for his disgust.

PEOPLE

As the daughter of Henry VIII and his mistress Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth was born into infamy—but few people know her even darker history.

PEOPLE

When Henry VIII finally met Anne of Cleves, he claimed she was unthinkably ugly—but modern historians suggest a more disturbing reason for his disgust.

INSTANT

Flanked by controversial monarchs, King James is seen as the forgotten king—but there were dark secrets behind his reign.



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