Henry VIII
Coverage of Henry VIII in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission
On June 24, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as the space shuttle Challenger landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Other historical events on this date include Henry VIII's coronation in 1509 and Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Russia in 1812.
- ‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history
Content creators like Chloe VS History are using AI tools to generate immersive historical vlogs, such as a character visiting Tudor London in 1536 and meeting Henry VIII. These AI-generated 'history influencers' are gaining popularity on platforms like YouTube.
- Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? Author believes AI facial recognition technology has uncovered lost sketch of Henry VIII's wife
An author claims AI facial recognition technology has identified a lost sketch of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's wife. The discovery highlights the use of modern technology to uncover historical artifacts.
- Stunning countryside mansion with ties to Henry VIII and its own castle ruins goes on sale for £2.25million
A historic countryside mansion linked to Henry VIII and featuring castle ruins is listed for sale at £2.25 million. The property combines historical significance with unique architectural elements.
- What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?
The UK government is planning a new bill to implement a food and drink trade deal with the EU, granting ministers powers to dynamically align with evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny. This measure is likened to Henry VIII-type powers, allowing rapid legislative changes in the UK's EU relationship.