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We seem to have an endless appetite for Tudor history. Films, TV shows, documentaries, books and exhibitions about this famous dynasty are produced every year. And more recently, the touring production Six has offered a compelling reimagining of Henry VIII’s wives as a work of musical theatre.

It can sometimes seem like the Tudors are everywhere, at least in Britain: on television, in bookshops and in historic houses and galleries across the country. Yet within the discipline of art history, appreciation for pictures and objects produced in England between 1485 and 1603 has been slow to take…

It wasn’t merely superstition or ‘blind trial-and-error’

Manuscripts drawn from the collections of the university library and Cambridge’s historic colleges will go on display.

Actor wore a custom scent of ‘blood, faecal matter and sweat’ to get into character for his latest film

It’s been a strange year for representations of British royalty. In March, major photo agencies issued a rare “kill notice” on a photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales after evidence emerged that it had been tampered with. In May, Jonathan Yeo’s official portrait of King Charles sparked online discussion with…

Changing the Guard is another example of Britain doing what it does best - pomp and ceremony. But what is the tradition really all about?

Get ready for the highly-anticipated sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, featuring a stellar cast and a compelling storyline set to captivate audi...

Hales Hall comes with a Grade I listed barn that has planing permission for 48 weddings a year