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  • Wives of Henry VIIIKing Henry VIII of England had six wives between 1509 and his death in 1547. The first wife, Catherine of Aragon, married him on the 11th of June 1509 when…
  • Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldIn the 2nd to 1st century BC, a Greek epigrammist named Antipater of Sidon wrote an inscription that listed seven marvels.
  • Four Noble TruthsIn the ancient Sanskrit manuscript from Nalanda, Bihar, India dated between 700 and 1100 CE, a scene depicts the Buddha teaching four specific truths.
  • Seven hills of RomeThe seven hills of Rome stand east of the river Tiber. They form the geographical heart of the city within its ancient walls.
  • EnneadThe sun god Atum sat upon a mound rising from the primordial waters of Nun. His children Shu and Tefnut stood beside him as air and moisture personified.