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Charles VIII of France
King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498), oil on panel portrait after an original by artist Jean Perréal (c. 1455 to c. 1528), 16th century.
Musée de Condé, Chantilly.
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Statue of Henry VIII
Statue of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547), designed by John Strong, 1702.
Saint Bartholomew Hospital, London.
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Roman Empire under Constantine, 306-337 CE - From Civil War to Christian Rule
The rise of Constantine I "the Great" (c. 272–337 CE; reign 306–337 CE) occurred amidst the political instability of the later Roman Empire, following the collapse of Diocletian’s Tetrarchic system. Proclaimed emperor by his troops at Eboracum...
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Nikephoros II Phokas
Nikephoros II Phokas was Byzantine emperor from 963 to 969 CE. Known as “White Death of the Saracens,” Nikephoros was a fearsome commander who conquered Crete, Cilicia, and much of Syria. While he is known as a great military commander, he...
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The Colossus of Constantine
Once located in the west apse of the Basilica of Maxentius, fragments of the Colossus of Constantine are now located in the courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori of the Musei Capitolini on the Capitoline Hill, Rome. Marble, 312 CE.
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Byzantine Government
The government of the Byzantine Empire was headed and dominated by the emperor, but there were many other important officials who assisted in operating the finances, judiciary, military, and bureaucracy of a huge territory. Without elections...
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Antiochus VIII Grypos
A silver tetradrachm depicting Antiochus VII Grypos, ruler of the Greek Seleucid Kingdom in 125 BCE. (Numismatics Museum, Athens)
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Henry VIII and the English Reformation Explained
Did you know that the Protestant Reformation started in England because the king wanted a divorce? This video is all about the establishment of the Protestant Church of England by Henry VIII in the 16th century, best known as the English...
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King Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Henry VIII is one of the most famous Kings in history, and that has a lot to do with his six wives and his quest for a male heir. King Henry VIII was born on June 28 1491, and was the son of King Henry VII of England. Henry VIII ruled as...
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Henry VIII Gate, Windsor Castle
The Henry VIII Gate of Windsor Castle, England. The castle was first built by William the Conqueror c. 1070 CE and then added to by many monarchs thereafter. The gate was built by Henry VIII (r. 1509-1547 CE) to give access to the Lower Ward...
