TUDORS
This gal did everything in her power to restore Catholicism to England. She really tried to get ahead. She can still be seen at brunches around the country.
Mary I
Monarch of England after the English Civil War. During his reign, he had many mistresses, about 15 illegitimate children, saw "The Great Fire of London" and experienced "The Great Plague of London." Sound familiar?
Charles II
This fellow created the "Court of Blood" and the Spanish Armada. He was betrothed to the wicked Mary I.
Phillip II
He called himself the Sun King.
Louis XIV
Christian - Constantinople. Muslim - ...
Istanbul
As Philip II of Spain sent his Armada to invade England, this Monarch rallied her troops and defeated the famed Spanish Armada.
Elizabeth I
This dynamic duo reigned England after seizing power by way of the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688. Go Tribe!
William and Mary
The treaty that maintained the balance of power in Europe. It was necessary after the death of Phillip II and the development of the War of Spanish Succession.
Treaty of Utrecht
Louis XIV built this castle to host nobles. Legend has it it stank.
Versailles
This guy kidnapped Montezuma, destroyed the Aztecs.
He succeeded in ending the War of Roses - and reigned England from 1457 - 1485.
Henry VII
A family that long ruled Spain. They were especially recognizable for their pronounced jaws. Gross.
Hapsburgs
Believed that "Paris is well worth a mass."
Henry IV
The third planet from the sun.
Earth
After years and years and wives and wives, this was Henry VIII's long-awaited offspring. He was an ill child.
Edward VI
The English Civil War could have been avoided had this Monarch been more cooperative with Parliament.
Charles I
The King and Queen of Spain who sponsored Columbus' exploration of the New World.
Ferdinand and Isabella
Though not actually the King of France, he "advised" Louis XIII.
Cardinal Richelieu
The guy who played Michael in The Office.
Steve Carrell
This great grand-daughter of Henry VIII was Queen of England for NINE whole days after the death of Edward VI. However, she was beheaded after losing the throne to her own mother, Mary.
Who is Jane Grey?
The final Stuart Monarch who experienced intellectual hindrances and chronic illnesses. During her reign tensions between Whigs and Torries intensified, as did tensions between England, Spain, and France over Spanish succession.
Anne
The family who ruled Spain after the Hapsburgs lost power. Felipe VI who is King of Spain today is still a part of this dynasty.
Bourbon
He hoped for world domination. We have him to thank for Louisiana.
Napolean
The proper way to wear a mask.
Over your nose and mouth.