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
From Henry VIII to Today: The History of Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is often overlooked today, but in Tudor England it was marked with powerful and symbolic royal rituals. In this video, I explore the meaning of Maundy Thursday - from the Last Supper ...
2 Apr 5min
Why Is Elizabeth I Remembered as England’s Greatest Monarch?
Elizabeth I is often remembered as England’s greatest monarch, but why? Her reign lasted over 44 years and saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the rise of Shakespeare and the arts, and the emergenc...
30 Mar 18min
