henry iv

PEOPLE

Once Henry IV finally had his crown, a fanatic ripped him from his throne and gave him a violent death—but few people know his even darker history.

PEOPLE

Royal mistress Gabrielle D’Estrees was hated in France—but few would say she deserved the final betrayal the king dealt her.

INSTANT

After a brutal military victory, Henry V and his men found themselves in an alarming position—and his solution was truly barbaric.

PEOPLE

After a brutal military victory, Henry V and his men found themselves in an alarming position—and his solution was truly barbaric.



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