The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th Century. Hans Holbein the Younger became court painter to Henry VIII and was regarded as a phenomenon in his day for his ability to bring ...

was a big concern for the monarchy and Government in the 16th century. Homeless and unemployed ... but who decided that a life of crime was easier. These people were often known as sturdy beggars.

Hygiene and ritual marked every moment of life for pregnant Aztec women. The tlamatlquiticitl—midwife—offered those in her charge a remarkable 16th-century birthing plan, combining practical ...

One of history's leading 16th-century astronomers ... "something that will extend life or make one healthier or stronger." ...