Hilary Mantel wins 2009 Man Booker PrizeOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - British writer Hilary Mantel has been named the winner of the 50,000 pound Man Booker Prize for "Wolf Hall", a rip-roaring historical novel set in Tudor England. The bookies' favourite, "Wolf Hall" is set in the 1520s and charts the rise of Thomas Cromwell, the son of a blacksmith who became the powerful chief minister to King Henry VIII, helping the monarch break the English Church's ties with Rome.
Rare 15th century Valencian tiles unearthed at Surrey palaceAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - A team of archaeologists has unearthed rare 15th century Valencian tiles during excavations at the ruins of a Surrey palace, once owned by Henry VIII. According to a report by BBC News, the items, which were made in Valencia, Spain, between 1450 and 1490, were discovered at Woking Palace.
Prince Charles likens himself to 'tree hugging' ancestor Henry VIIIJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Prince Charles has likened himself to Henry VIII, saying his ancestor was a tree hugger, just like him. The Royal made the reference while urging action to stop climate change during the 2009 Richard Dimbleby Lecture in London.
Henry VIII immortalised in coinsJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Henry VIII has been immortalised in coins to honour five centuries since he became the King of England. Image of the royal would appear on five new coins made in different metals from cupro-nickel to platinum.
Henry may return to Arsenal, says WengerMay 24th, 2009 LONDON - Star footballer Thierry Henry may don Arsenal's jersey once again after his contract ends with Barcelona. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger dropped the bombshell about Henry's return to his former club, days before his former talisman prepares for Wednesday's Champions League final against Manchester United.
Cruyff says Thierry Henry is the key in Chelsea-Barca face-offMay 5th, 2009 LONDON - Johan Cruyff predicts that French and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry will see off Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow. Henry hit two goals in Saturday's 6-2 Bernabeu demolition of Real Madrid to take his season's total to 26.
24 January 1536 turned charismatic Henry VIII into a tyrannical monsterApril 18th, 2009 LONDON - The date 24 January 1536 changed Henry VIII from a sporty and generous king to the tyrannical monster remembered by history, according to a new historical documentary. A jousting accident on the fateful day, which occurred at a tournament at Greenwich Palace, happened just before he became estranged from the second of his six wives, Anne Boleyn.
Henry VIII's tapestry 're-weaved'April 10th, 2009 LONDON - A 500-year-old tapestry commissioned by Henry VIII has been returned to its colourful glory, courtesy an exhibition that uses digital technology. The exhibition, which has opened in London, allows visitors to see the vibrant colours originally woven into the fabrics at the Henry VIII's Tapestries Revealed exhibition with the help of light beams.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers to publish his 'terrific poetry' after retirementApril 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who has thrilled fans with his acting skills, is ready with a backup plan for his retirement - writing poetry. The 'The Tudor' actor has revealed that he writes terrific poetry, but is reluctant to show it to others.
'The Tudors' bosses ban alcohol on set for Rhys MeyersApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Bosses of hit TV show 'The Tudors' have reportedly banned alcohol from the sets, in a bid to help actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers beat his cravings. The 31-year-old Irish actor was admitted in recovery clinic in 2007 to treat alcohol abuse.
Meyers lived like 16th century king for over five monthsApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers lived like the 16th century King Henry VIII for five-and-a-half months during the shoot for the TV series 'The Tudors'. Meyers was playing the Tudor king.
Henry VIII 'was devout Catholic'April 5th, 2009 LONDON - Known as the scourge of the Catholic Church, Henry VIII has long been regarded as a religious sceptic, however, a "new extraordinary discovery" has revealed that he was a firm believer in the religion he later attempted to destroy. A prayer roll (bede) once owned by Henry and inscribed with his own handwriting has emerged.
New book spills the beans about Marilyn Monroe's troubled marriageMarch 29th, 2009 LONDON - Silver-screen goddess Marilyn Monroe had a troubled marriage with playwright Arthur Miller that finally drove the actress towards her end, revealed a new tell-all book on the duo. Titled 'The Genius And The Goddess', the book by author Jeffrey Meyers is based on his lifelong friendship with Miller.
Pope Benedict XVI may visit UK at end 2009March 16th, 2009 LONDON - German-born pontiff Benedict XVI will make his first papal visit to Britain soon. The historic visit will take place nearly three decades after the last visit by a pope.
Henry VIII was emotionally dependent on women, reveals his handwritingMarch 15th, 2009 LONDON - Henry VIII was a real mummy's boy, at least that's what his handwriting suggests. According to David Starkey, a well-renowned historian, the King of England's handwriting was so similar to his mother's, it seems, he was emotionally dependent on women.
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