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When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in 1536-41, they were portrayed as greedy, immoral, practically brothels, full of fake relics and miracles, etc. How much of this was truth and how much was propaganda?

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Why did the Prince Regent (later George IV) order several royal coffins opened, including Henry VIII and Charles I?

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Did Andrew Jackson really have a huge block of cheese in the White House for anybody? If so, why?

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What led to the fall of Robespierre?

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Why is Lady Jane Grey considered such a tricky historical subject?

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In the Tudor era, what did the average commoner really know about the Royal Family?

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Why did Disney use ravens as symbols of evil magic or as familiars for sorceresses in their earlier movies?

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How committed was Louis XIV to the restoration of King James VII and II of England following the Glorious Revolution?

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Why was Anne of Cleves forced to leave Bletchingley Palace in 1547?

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Have ravens historically been associated with witchcraft? If so, why?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in 1536-41, they were portrayed as greedy, immoral, practically brothels, full of fake relics and miracles, etc. How much of this was truth and how much was propaganda?	3126
Why did the Prince Regent (later George IV) order several royal coffins opened, including Henry VIII and Charles I?	1586
Did Andrew Jackson really have a huge block of cheese in the White House for anybody? If so, why?	865
What led to the fall of Robespierre?	201
Why is Lady Jane Grey considered such a tricky historical subject?	64
In the Tudor era, what did the average commoner really know about the Royal Family?	34
Why did Disney use ravens as symbols of evil magic or as familiars for sorceresses in their earlier movies?	32
How committed was Louis XIV to the restoration of King James VII and II of England following the Glorious Revolution?	21
Why was Anne of Cleves forced to leave Bletchingley Palace in 1547?	17
Have ravens historically been associated with witchcraft? If so, why?	17