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How Henry VIII Changed History Writing

Jun 2, 2025
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When Henry VIII dissolved England’s monasteries, priceless manuscripts were sold, shredded, or turned into shoeshine rags. But a few collectors raced to save them—rewriting the course of English history. #archaeologyfinds #storytime #didyouknow #shorts #ancient #history #documentaryshort #weirdfacts #HenryVIII #medievalmanuscripts #lostbooks #manuscript #BritishLibrary Read More:https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/medieval-manuscript-loss-0021383