Henry VIII's Christmas Feast

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King Henry VIII liked to live large and luxurious 365. But especially at Christmas. He and his wife of the moment enjoyed decadent feasts including classics we know today like mince pie and gingerbread and more surprising fare like swan, brawn and boars head. All washed down with copious quantities of mead, gruit and wine. His majesty received gop-smackingly expensive and highly political Christmas presents. He partied, played games and generally made himself a very merry monarch indeed. So don your dashing doublet and pull up your hose or lace up your loveliest corset and gown - not too tight! And lets enjoy King Henry VIII’s Christmas feast!
Plum Pottage, Mince Pie, Plum pudding, Christmas pudding
Salad
Roasts: Peacock, partridge, swan, brawn and boars head
Banquet course (dessert) gingerbread, marzipan, sugar plate, royal icing

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Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod
Grene growith the holy by Henry VIII, recorded by GFDL-self
The Boar's Head Carol by U.S. Army Band

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to easily learn from the victories and mistakes of human history

It doesn't take long for history to make a comeback. Learning from human history's mistakes doesn't take long. You just need to avoid repeating the mistakes.

The key is to take what worked in the past and learn from it.

You can do this by reading books on leadership and management strategies and case studies of successful companies that have been around for decades.

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Finally, read about notable historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and John D. Rockefeller. Although they had the most impressive resumes, none of them knew how to manage people or run companies. So if you want to learn from their experiences, you need to find out why they made so many mistakes.

It's easy to learn from the mistakes and successes of human history. It is easy to think about the things that worked well in the past today and find ways to make them work for you today.


What can we learn by Abraham Lincoln's example?

Abraham Lincoln said, "I am slow to learn; very quick to forget."

He knew how important it was to keep learning because he understood that there would come a time when he would need to unlearn old habits and embrace new ones.

The same holds true for our businesses. No matter how hard we plan for success there will be times where we run into roadblocks that cause us to get stuck in a rut.

It is vital to continually learn and develop new skills. If we are to achieve the pinnacle, we must keep learning.

Lincoln was a good example of the right attitude. He recognized that while he could become more effective in his business, he couldn't stop learning.

There are two types entrepreneur. There are two types: those who stay active and those who stay informed.

Those who are busy concentrate on growing their businesses. They will be involved in product development, marketing strategies, customer service, or any other daily tasks.

They may feel accomplished, but they are often missing the mark. These entrepreneurs will not achieve sustainable growth unless they are focused on becoming smarter.

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For success, you need to be skilled in both adaptation and self-reflection.


Can learning about history stop us from repeating past mistakes?

History repeats itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly. We do not learn from our failures. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.

The same old stories are what repeat history. We live in a world where we've been conditioned to believe that there are fixed truths and immutable laws. They cannot be changed.

This makes it difficult to think critically. From challenging authority. By challenging assumptions. And when we don't question, we don't grow. And when we don't grow, we stagnate. And when we stagnate, we repeat the same mistakes.

But history doesn't repeat itself because we make the same mistakes. We don't learn from our mistakes, and we keep repeating the same mistakes over and over.

You can end the cycle of history repetition by changing the way that you view the world. By understanding that nothing is permanent, you can see the possibilities. There is no set in stone. Everything is constantly changing.

Accepting uncertainty is the key to breaking this cycle. To accept that things could go wrong. To accept the possibility of failure. To accept that failure is a possibility.

Accept the fact that you might not reach your goals. Acceptance of this fact is okay. But, don't let it stop you from striving to improve.

It's impossible to move forward if you hold onto the past. If you believe there are only certain truths, it will be impossible to move forward.

You must let go if you want to be free. You must let go of control if you want to move forward.


What are some lessons learned from history?

These are the three most important lessons that history has taught us. To change the world, you have to do it all yourself. The second is to ensure that people are ready to accept change in their lives. The third thing you must do to improve the future is to first change how people live.

The first lesson is that you can change the world in two ways. One is fighting for it, the other is creating it. You can lose sight of the reason you started fighting.

You can't control how people react to your ideas, but you can control how you present them. If you try and convince someone to do something, it will be a failure. But if you set out to inspire someone to action, you'll succeed.

Great movements were born out of an idea that was realized and then taken action. Whether you are creating change or responding to it, these are the three best ways to make your mark. Be clear about what is important to you, be open about where you came from, and dare to go where no one else has.

The second lesson is that each of us has a choice. We can either wait for our lives to happen to us, or we can choose to make them happen. We must choose the kind of life that we want. Do we expect someone else to let us live? Or are we ready to decide our fate?

I believe that we are living in the golden age. This is a time of great opportunity, which creates a lot excitement. It's exciting to see people feel empowered to shape their future.

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Let's assume you want to purchase a house. You could relax and hope that someone will give you a gift voucher to Home Depot. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" Look for a job which allows you to do that. Apply for financing.

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You can learn from the mistakes and successes of others and continue to improve until you achieve your goals.

If you don’t believe that you have anything to contribute, then you are already behind. You have to believe in yourself.

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Benjamin Franklin said, "Nothing will be successful unless you do."


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The Suez Canal Changed the World

Ferdinand de Lesseps was the man who built the Suez Canal. His goal was to connect Europe with Asia. To accomplish this, he had to build a canal through the Isthmus of Suez (the narrowest point), to allow ships from Europe and Asia to reach India/China. This required the construction of several locks and dams. He made several trips to Egypt, where he negotiated with the Khedive Ismail Pasha to finance the project. He returned to France and found that Napoleon III was dead. The Second Empire had taken over the project. He was there for three years before the French government offered to finance the project. After the defeat of the British at the Battle for Omdurman in the Sudan War, 1859, the British signed a treaty that allowed them to access the Red Sea via Suez Canal. This was opened in 1869.

The project opened up trade routes to increase international commerce and helped many countries develop around the world, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Japan and South Africa.

In addition, the Suez Canal made it possible to travel much quicker than before. Before its construction, it took weeks or months to cross the Isthmian Peninsula; now, it only takes days. People could travel to Paris, London Rome, Rome, and Constantinople easily without having to make long sea voyages or brave dangerous storms. The Suez Canal cut the distance between North America to Europe by nearly 3000 miles. This made it easier to move back and foreward. These advantages made the Suez Canal one of the most important transport projects ever.

The Suez Canal caused problems as it divided the Ottoman Empire in two, ultimately leading to the First World War. During World War I, the British used Suez Canal to attack Germany. However, the Germans used their version of Suez Canal against Britain. Although the Suez Canal fell under Egyptian control at the end of World War II, the British maintained their control over the land to either side.

After the Second World War, the Suez Canal remained an important part of global trade until the Arab-Israeli conflict began in 1948. Both sides were initially reluctant to oppose each other because they feared the other would use force. Israel eventually seized the Sinai peninsula in 1967 from Egypt. The Suez Canal was then closed to all shipping but military vessels. The four-year-old closure ended when President Sadat reopened Suez Canal to civilian traffic in 1972.