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Detail, 'Interview between Francois I and Henry VIII at the Field of the Cloth of Gold on 7 June 1520,' Painting by Friedrich August Bouterwek, 1845

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When Henry VIII Wrestled the King of France—and Lost

The grappling allegedly took place at the Field of Cloth of Gold, a royal sporting tournament designed to cement relations between England and France.

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The Ruthless 16th-Century Spy Network That Kept Queen Elizabeth I Safe

A fledgling spy network in Tudor England used kidnappings, codes and moles to ensure the Protestant Queen’s longevity.

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8 Ways the Tudors Shaped Modern Christmas

Many of today’s Christmas traditions date back to Tudor England.

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The Salacious Letters That Helped Bring Down Mary, Queen of Scots

The casket letters were scandalous. But were they really written by Mary Stuart?

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