The Wars of the Roses Explained | The Civil War That Created the Tudors
Kings were overthrown, noble families destroyed, princes vanished, and England descended into decades of civil war. In this Beginner’s Guide to the Wars of the Roses, I explore the dynastic conflict ...
29 Apr 23min
Did Anne Boleyn really marry Henry VIII twice?
In this episode of my Anne Boleyn series, we explore one of the most fascinating and controversial moments in Tudor history, the possibility of a secret marriage in November 1532, followed by a formal...
23 Apr 17min
Henry VIII’s Most Powerful Courtier? His Toilet Attendant
What if one of the most powerful men in Tudor England was responsible for helping the king go to the toilet? It sounds like the lowest of the low, but the Groom of the Stool was anything but a menial...
17 Apr 5min
Henry VIII Used the Bible to Justify His Annulment… But Was He Wrong?
Did Henry VIII really have a biblical reason to end his marriage to Catherine of Aragon… or was he interpreting scripture to suit his own desires? In this video, we explore the religious argument at ...
12 Apr 6min
The Six-Year Wait: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the Great Matter (1527–1533)
Anne Boleyn said yes to Henry VIII in 1527, but she didn’t become his queen until 1533. Why did it take six years? In this video, I explore the dramatic and complex story of Henry VIII’s “Great Matt...
7 Apr 28min
From Empty Tomb to Easter Feast: Easter Sunday in Tudor Times
Easter Sunday marks one of the most important moments in Christian history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this video, I explore the events of that first Easter morning through the Gospel of Jo...
4 Apr 4min
The Dark Side of Elizabeth I’s Golden Age (What They Don’t Tell You)
Elizabeth I’s reign is often remembered as a Golden Age, a time of stability, cultural flourishing, and triumph over the Spanish Armada. But was it really golden for everyone? In this video, I go beyo...
3 Apr 7min
Good Friday in Tudor England: Ritual, Power, and the Reformation
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a moment at the heart of the Christian faith, remembered as the ultimate act of sacrifice and redemption. But how was Good Friday marked in T...
2 Apr 7min
