King Henry VIII Versus the Catholic Church Bill Nye’s History of England from the Druids to the Reign of Henry VIII 1899 (includes illustrations) The Early Tudors. Henry VII.: Henry VIII 1899 The Youth of Henry VIII; a Narrative in Contemporary Letters 1913 The Life of Cardinal Wolsey 1827 Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn at Cardinal Wolsey’s print of painting Henry VIII & Pope Clement VII 16th-century sources British History Online Catherine de’ Medici and the Huguenots … [Read more...]
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Guided Primary Source Analyses three-step activities spanning subjects and grades
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Today in History
- 1911
Duke Kahanamoku broke world record in the 100-yard freestyle swim. Check out our curated collection of LOC.gov primary sources related to Kahanamoku, swimming and surfing. - 1934
Federal prisoners arrived at the newly opened Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Check out our curated collection of LOC.gov resources related to this infamous isle.
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