King Henry VIII

We all know King Henry VIII as a ruthless tyrant who didn’t hesitate to execute those who displeased him—including two of his six wives. But when it comes to how he ruled as King, Henry was a more capable statesman than we give him credit for.

Henry VIII is famous for his six wives, two of whom he beheaded, but that's just the tip of the iceberg with this dark and disturbing English monarch.

Mary, Queen Of Scots Facts. After enduring betrayal, imprisonment, and a botched execution, Mary, Queen of Scots, is truly one of history's tragic figures.

Seductresses. Traitors. Tyrants. These are the ruthless and disobedient women that all the history books want us to forget.

People often see Mary Tudor as “just” the sister of King Henry VIII—but then again, few people know this rebel queen's secret history.

The Tower of London lives in infamy, but few people know about the bloody crown jewel of England—the cursed Hampton Court.