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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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 months ago
Rosy Royals: Tudor & Stuart Gardens
Episode 359
One subtle but powerful way that the Tudor and Stuart monarchs tried to show off their magnificence was through the creation of gardens that conveyed…
1 year, 11 months ago
Oliver Cromwell: Protector & Dictator
Episode 358
Four years into Britain's experiment as a republic, Oliver Cromwell staged a coup, violently dissolving parliament. His “Bare Bones Parliament” woul…
2 years ago
When Britain was a Republic
Episode 357
The 1650s were the only years in history when Britain was a republic. Charles I had been executed, the monarchy was abolished and the House of Lords…
2 years ago