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Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536 CE) was a Spanish princess who famously became the Queen of England and the first wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). When the marriage did not produce a male heir, Henry VIII became desperate to...

Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504), was Queen of Castile (r. 1474-1504) and of Aragon (r. 1479-1504) alongside her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516). Her reign included the unification of Spain, the reconquest of Granada, sponsoring...

This is a portarit of Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504) and Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516) with their young daughter Juana I of Castile (1479-1555). Unknown artist. 15th century.

The Middle Kingdom (2040-1782 BCE) is considered ancient Egypt's Classical Age during which it produced some of its greatest works of art and literature. Scholars remain divided on which dynasties constitute the Middle Kingdom as some argue...

A 19th century CE painting by Henry Nelson O'Neil showing the court of 1529 CE which convened to annul the marriage of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536 CE) and Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). The marriage would not be annulled until...

A portrait of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536 CE), first wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). (National Portrait Gallery, London)

A portrait depicting Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. Unknown artist. 15th century. Oil on canvas. Found in the Monasterio de las Agustinas de Madrigal de las Altas Torres in Spain.

The tomb of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536 CE), first wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE). Peterborough Cathedral, England.

Henry VIII of England ruled as king from 1509 to 1547. The second Tudor king after his father Henry VII of England (r. 1485-1509), Henry had inherited a kingdom which enjoyed both unity and sound finances. Famous for his six wives as he searched...

The New Kingdom (c. 1570- c.1069 BCE) is the era in Egyptian history following the disunity of the Second Intermediate Period (c. 1782-1570 BCE) and preceding the dissolution of the central government at the start of the Third Intermediate...