Was Henry VIII Infertile?
In this week’s Tea Time History Chat Live I gave a robust review of a journal article called Was Henry VIII infertile? Miscarriages and Male Infertility in Tudor England." published in the Journal of ...
29 Mar 20231h 1min
The final days of Elizabeth I and the Execution of Archbishop Cranmer
Archbishop Cranmer, the architect of the break with Rome and Henry's divorce from Catherine of Aragon, was executed in this week in history. He was burned at the stake in Oxford and his plight earned ...
22 Mar 20231h 15min
A new look at the Dissolution of the Monasteries
Join me for a relaxed history chat as we look at the surprising truth of the dissolution of the monasteries ahead of the release of my interview with James Clark who has published a new history on thi...
15 Mar 202354min
Henry VIII nearly died, in 1525
This week’s History Tea Time History Chat Live | 8th March 2023* The Last Stuart? The accession of Queen Anne * Henry VIII’s near miss and* Rizzio is murdered in front of Mary, Queen of ScotsLinks ref...
8 Mar 20231h 15min
Tea Time History Chat | 1st March 2023
I this week's episode I cover Tewkesbury Abbey with its unique Chantry Chapel and tombs of the Despensers, and its value at surrender.Links talked about in the show: The Private Life of Anne Boleyn To...
1 Mar 202354min
King John's Will, thumb bone and the skin if the Dane!
King John's Will and the legend of the Dane’s Skin, at Worcester Cathedral ArchivesThe 'Catherine and Anne' Exhibition at Hever Castle This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with othe...
22 Feb 202348min
Mary, Queen of Scots Letters
55 letters have been deciphered and then identified as those of Mary, Queen of Scots. Over 50,000 words, from Mary, are now available to be read, analysed and contextualised! In this episode I look at...
15 Feb 20231h 1min
Treason! How can a king be tried for treason?
1st Feb Tea TimeWelcome to my weekly livestream, Tea Time History Chat Live and yes, I do have a cup of tea! | 1st Feb 2023This week:- The Execution of Charles I - how was he charged with #treason? - ...
1 Feb 20231h 16min
