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Back to SearchTudor England | 4. Religion and superstition
Episode 2169
The English Reformation and the dissolution of the monasteries were major milestones in 16th-century England, shaking the very foundations of Tudor r…
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Secrets of medieval churches
Episode 2168
Churches were central to life in the Middle Ages. But with the Reformation wreaking havoc on religious buildings, nowadays it's hard to get a sense o…
1 year, 9 months ago
Isabella of Castile: life of the week
Episode 2167
From the fall of Granada to the issuing of the Alhambra decree, Isabella of Castile's reign was one that saw an extraordinary amount of history-alter…
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The massacre that shattered the old Ottoman world
Episode 2166
In 1860, the diverse Ottoman city of Damascus witnessed the massacre of thousands of Christians. The killings, combined with Constantinople’s hardlin…
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Underwear history: everything you wanted to know
Episode 2165
When did people first start wearing underwear? What's the difference between drawers and bloomers? Did medieval women wear bras? Were Victorian corse…
1 year, 9 months ago
Medieval relic hunters: the quest for Notre-Dame's crown of thorns
Episode 2164
The crown of thorns was one of the greatest medieval relics, supposedly pressed into the head of Jesus Christ by mocking Roman soldiers. Hunted down …
1 year, 9 months ago
Tudor England | 3. Culture and innovation
Episode 2163
Why were festivals and feasts such major events in the Tudor age? What toxic beauty products did Elizabeth I plaster her face with? And were the work…
1 year, 9 months ago
Tempting treats & festive feats: christmas shopping down the ages
Episode 2162
As we get closer to Christmas, many people will be heading out to the shops to look for the perfect presents. And this mad dash in search of festive …
1 year, 9 months ago
Robert the Bruce: life of the week
Episode 2161
Robert the Bruce may be lauded as a Scottish national hero, a noble warrior who fended off the English and claimed a spectacular victory at the battl…
1 year, 9 months ago
Germany's postwar reinvention
Episode 2160
In 1945, Germany lay in ruins – both physically and morally. Nearly 80 years after the Second World War, it has since been transformed into an econom…
1 year, 9 months ago