James II

HISTORY

If you thought fake news was bad today, just wait till you hear about the royal “warming pan baby”, the 17th century’s biggest fake news scandal.

PEOPLE

James II may be remembered as the king who lost his crown, but the King Over the Water led a fascinating life on top of that one great failure.

PEOPLE

William and Mary wed long before he became the last English King who won his crown by force—but their marriage had a disturbing dark side.

INSTANT

James II may be remembered as the king who lost his crown, but the King Over the Water led a fascinating life on top of that one great failure.

INSTANT

William and Mary wed long before he became the last English King who won his crown by force—but their marriage had a disturbing dark side.



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