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 Mars 18min
The Manosphere vs Tudor England: Have We Heard This Before?
I recently watched Louis Theroux' documentary "Inside the Manosphere", in which he interviewed several members of the online Manosphere, a community of influencers promoting controversial views of wom...
24 Mars 17min
The Myth of the Seductress and the Witch: Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth Woodville
For centuries, two queens have carried damaging reputations. Anne Boleyn has often been portrayed as the ambitious seductress who trapped King Henry VIII, while Elizabeth Woodville has been accused o...
17 Mars 11min
Did Anne Boleyn Seduce Henry VIII? The Truth About His Obsession
For centuries, Anne Boleyn has been portrayed as the great seductress of Tudor history, the ambitious woman who bewitched Henry VIII and destroyed his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. But when we exa...
11 Mars 20min
The Scandal That Nearly Destroyed Young Elizabeth I
Before Elizabeth I became one of England’s greatest monarchs, she faced a scandal that could have destroyed her reputation , and possibly her future. In 1547, after the death of Henry VIII, the young...
6 Mars 10min
Elizabeth I Before the Crown: From Princess to Prisoner
Queen Elizabeth I is remembered as Gloriana, England’s Virgin Queen and ruler of a golden age. But before the crown came danger. Born the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth went from ...
2 Mars 27min
