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218 Universal Peace
Season 5 Episode 23
Wolsey had tried war with France, they'd tried war by proxy, they'd tried peace. In 1518 the most remarkable of their plans - the Treaty of Universal…
8 years, 6 months ago
217 The Cardinal's Hat
Season 5 Episode 22
Being made a Cardinal in 1515 gave Wolsey the perfect opportunity to give the vainglorious side of his nature full reign. He made full use of it.
Hos…
8 years, 6 months ago
216 Love and Marriage
Season 5 Episode 21
The story of a love affair - probably. In 1514 Henry married off his 18 year old sister to the gouty, siphilitic, toothless 50+ year old Louis and se…
8 years, 7 months ago
215 Hero of War
Season 5 Episode 20
In 1513 there were two English victories. One of them would have a profound effect on English history. The other one was mainly a mad dash in pursuit…
8 years, 7 months ago
214 The Road to War
Season 5 Episode 19
The path of Renaissance diplomacy was both torturous and without scruple; as Henry finds out as he thirsts for glory.
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8 years, 7 months ago
213 Background to War
Season 5 Episode 18
Historians have identified the 16th and 17th centuries as a time of revolutionary change in Europe, driven by military technology. We talk a bit abou…
8 years, 8 months ago
212 Pleasure and Liberty
Season 5 Episode 17
Henry VIII was released by this accession to the courtly, chivalric life of the hunt, and masque, and tournaments. In this he was encouraged by by Co…
8 years, 8 months ago
211 Heaven Smiles Earth Rejoices
Season 5 Episode 16
The accession of Henry VIII was greeted with a huge sigh of relief and great enthusiasm. His court was to change immediately, and politics for ever. …
8 years, 9 months ago
210 Bloody Beast
Season 5 Episode 15
How Henry has been assessed by historians through the ages, and the controversies of his reign. And assessments of the man himself.
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8 years, 9 months ago
209 Exploration
Season 5 Episode 14
Through the 15th century, Portugal explored the African coast in search of the Indies and the fabulous wealth of the trading networks with the East -…
8 years, 9 months ago