Humanities blog

       I researched Henry VII, ruler of England from 1485 to 1509. I choose the journal article titled, "The Henry VII in the National Portrait Gallery". My theme I am choosing is what is the role of political power in the relationship between individuals (the people) and the authority (the rulers)?      Henry VII, also called Henry Tudor was born on January 28th 1457 in Pembroke, Wales. Henry became king through inheritance and his slaying of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. He was then crowned as king in October. Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, daughter of the Yorkist king Edward IV of England. They had eight children together, but only four survived past childhood. It said that he was incredibly clever, which was well liked by the people. He died on April 21st 1509 due to tuberculosis.       I choose the portrait of King Henry VII by an unknown Netherlandish artist. Pained with oi...

The timeless Hamlet  Shakespeare has written countless plays, but one of the most popular that still continues to be taught and studied, is the Hamlet . Hamlet was written in the early 17th century and first performed in 1602. This was written during the Renaissance era and Shakespeare wanted to explore the real and raw human experience.   Through Hamlet he explored these struggles and real human experiences through his characters in the play.  The story of Hamlet follows, The King of Denmarks son, Hamlet, through tragedy, betrayal, revenge, and friendship.  The play begins when Hamlets father, the king, passes away and his wife, Gertrude marries his brother, Claudius. Hamlet then sees the ghost of his father and the ghost tells Hamlet he was murdered,  “foul and most unnatural murder” (I.v.25) by Gertrude his brother. After learning about his father being murdered and being told to avenge Claudius, Hamlet tries to unravel the details of his fathers ...