Why “Hawking” Was King Henry VIII’s Favorite Hobby ? The Absent King | Smithsonian Channel
Today, the sport of hawking, or falconry, is open to commoners. But in Tudor times, it was a sport of kings – and Henry VIII spent many happy hours hunting with these magnificent birds on the grounds of Leeds Castle. #HenryVIII #TheAbsentKing #SmithsonianChannel From the Series: Henry VIII and the>>>