The Tudors

The Tudor dynasty, which was established by Henry VII after his victory over Richard the III (of Parking lot fame) at the Battle of Bosworth Field, has long fascinated  historians and the general public. With such larger than life figures as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, this is no surprise, and in itself makes this an interesting period to study. However, it is the great changes taking place during the period which make it so interesting: changes in how monarchs ruled, in the expansion of government, the growth of urban centres, English empire building, the discovery of the Americas and the Age of Exploration, the Reformation, witch hunts, the rise of science and so much more. Explore history offers lectures/classes on a wide range of topics including: Henry VII and the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the Elizabethan Court, The Tudors and Ireland and more.