The Latest Breaking News from Henry VIII

Nearly 10 years after its acclaimed first series, a fan-favourite historical drama is finally getting a sequel on BBC One

4/5 The BBC’s starry adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed novels returns for a second season, with Mark Rylance reprising his role as Thomas Cromwell

The vessel, which was part of the Tudor navy and Henry VIII’s flagship, sank on July 19 1545.

The vessel, which was part of the Tudor navy and Henry VIII’s flagship, sank on July 19 1545

This is the final season of the show, fronted by Sir Mark Rylance as Cromwell.

The British Library’s breathtaking new exhibition, Medieval Women: In Their Own Words, brings to life the experiences, stories and voices of women from the distant past.

Tudor property Gainsborough Old Hall was once visited by Henry VIII and his fifth Queen, Catherine Howard

Marks found at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire are among most identified at any of the charity’s 400 sites

Throughout history, queens have often been judged on their looks. Beauty standards shaped early-modern queenship. Even today, royal women such as the UK royal family’s Camilla, Catherine and Meghan are scrutinised for their looks, while their male counterparts aren’t held to the same standard.