March 7 - The Great Comet

March 7 - The Great Comet

This day in Tudor history, 7th March 1556, was one of the days on which the Great Comet, or the Comet of Charles V, was seen and recorded by Paul Fabricius, mathematician and physician at the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Find out all about the Great Comet of 1556, what it looked like and how Emperor Charles V saw it as an ominous portent in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/acdhc-kzXnM Also on this day in Tudor history, 7th March 1530, Pope Clement VII threatened to excommunicate Henry VIII if he married again. Find out all about that in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/Y-N3cSyx4dA

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Stop Believing This Lie - Jane Seymour and Mary

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Unveiling the Enigma: FAQs About Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's Elusive Queen

Unveiling the Enigma: FAQs About Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's Elusive Queen

Who was Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's 'beloved' queen? Was she the King's favourite? Did she play a part in shaping the English Reformation? And what was her connection to the future Queen Elizabeth I? I...

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Henry VIIIs Six Wives: Did they really ALL have fertility problems?

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Did all of Henry VIII’s wives struggle with fertility problems? 🤔 It’s a common belief, but is it really true?  In this video, I dive into the reproductive histories of Henry’s six queens, separating...

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Top Ten FAQs about Anne Boleyn

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In this video, I’ll be diving into the most popular FAQs about Anne Boleyn! Discover why she became one of the most famous figures in Tudor history and unravel the mysteries surrounding her. Why did H...

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Could Catherine of Aragon’s religious practices have caused her stillbirths?

Could Catherine of Aragon’s religious practices have caused her stillbirths?

Catherine of Aragon's deep faith shaped many aspects of her life, including her practice of fasting. But could her religious devotion have impacted her ability to carry healthy pregnancies to term? 📿...

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Top 10 most frequently asked questions about Catherine Aragon

Top 10 most frequently asked questions about Catherine Aragon

🔎 Curious about Catherine of Aragon? In this video, I dive into the Top 10 most frequently asked questions about Henry VIII’s first wife. From her long battle for her marriage, her relationship with ...

7 Okt 202410min

Exploring the Mystery of Ewloe Castle

Exploring the Mystery of Ewloe Castle

Join me as I take a stroll through the beautiful Wepre Park in North Wales, where hidden in the lush woodland lies the mysterious Ewloe Castle. Why was this medieval fortress built in such an unusual ...

3 Okt 20245min

Things You Need to Stop Believing About Mary Boleyn

Things You Need to Stop Believing About Mary Boleyn

Was Mary Boleyn really the "pretty" Boleyn sister? Did she have a long love affair with Henry VIII? In this video, we’re diving into 11 major misconceptions about Mary Boleyn’s life, from her rumoured...

30 Sep 202413min

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