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Africans in 17th Century England
Episode 369
In the 1640s, Black communities existed in London and in most of England's port cities, communities from which men would fight and die throughout the…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Tudor World at Hampton Court
Episode 368
The oldest surviving part of Hampton Court Palace is a series of chambers and closets built in the 1520s for Henry VIII's chief advisor and Lord Chan…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Spanish Armada
Episode 367
In July 1588 the Spanish Armada set sail to conquer England. Three weeks later a fierce naval battle foiled the planned invasion. Many myths surrou…
1 year, 6 months ago
Henry VIII's Brothers in Armour
Episode 366
Henry VIII loved the spectacle of a tournament to show off. In addition to jousting displays with François I of France, Henry and the Holy Roman Emp…
1 year, 6 months ago
Oliver Cromwell: Massacres & Manoeuvres
Episode 365
How did Oliver Cromwell navigate the many forces ranged against him and rise to the pinnacle of his power? From the execution of Charles I, through …
1 year, 6 months ago
Elizabeth I's Conjuror: John Dee
Episode 364
A trusted advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, Dr. John Dee was an astronomer, mathematician, astrologer, and navigator with ties to the occult.
But what rol…
1 year, 7 months ago
Floral Messages in the Tudor Court
Episode 363
The Tudor Rose was a well-known symbol which dominated the national identity of England. But for both the Tudors and Stuarts, flower imagery flourish…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Rise and Fall of Jane Boleyn
Episode 362
In 1542 Jane Boleyn was executed for having aided and abetted Henry VIII's fifth wife Catherine Howard to commit adultery. It was the second time Jan…
1 year, 7 months ago
William and Mary's Glorious Revolution
Episode 361
The events that led to the joint monarchy of William and Mary in 1689 have long been known as the Glorious Revolution, in which King James II was ove…
1 year, 7 months ago
Mystic Visionary: Teresa of Avila
Episode 360
Born in 1515, St. Teresa of Avila continues to inspire countless people today with her mystical writings and spiritual insights. Yet, despite facing …
1 year, 7 months ago