Spanish Armada

The Golden Age: Elizabeth I and the Making of Modern England

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The Reign of Elizabeth I: England's Golden Age

The year is 1558. England, a nation fractured by religious strife and teetering on the brink of foreign invasion, held its breath. On November 17th, a young woman, barely out of her teens, ascended to the throne. This was Elizabeth I, a monarch whose 44-year reign would transform England into a global power and usher … Read more

The Spanish Armada: When the ‘Invincible’ Fleet Met Its Match

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The Spanish Armada: How England Defeated the 'Invincible' Fleet

The year is 1588. The air thrums with anticipation, a potent mix of religious fervor and national pride. King Philip II of Spain, the most powerful monarch in Christendom, has unleashed a colossal force upon the English Channel – the Spanish Armada. His mission: to depose the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I, restore Catholicism to England, … Read more