On January 24, 1536, the 44-year-old Henry VIII was injured in a jousting accident. His horse fell on top of him, knocking him unconscious for two hours and tearing open an old injury in his leg.

From roast swan to spiced wine, Henry VIII’s feasts were more than meals - they were power plays served on silver platters. Simple History. What Did Henry VIII Eat - Inside a Tudor Royal Feast.

Actually, the historic Henry VIII was something of a hottie early on. It was only in middle age and later on that he put on all the weight and became the image we think of when we think of Henry VIII.

Jude Law really stunk up the joint on the set of 'Firebrand': The actor had a perfume made with notes of puss, blood, feces, and sweat to play Henry VIII in the historical drama.

Jude Law Is A Monstrous, Much-Married Henry VIII In 'Firebrand', as Deadline's Baz Bamigboye writes in his Breaking Baz column.

Interview: Damian Lewis on Playing Henry VIII “Don’t get too close to the king,” cautioned The Mirror and the Light’s Damian Lewis, who returned to his role of King Henry VIII ten years ...