Was Henry VIII really catfished by Anne of Cleves?
It's one of the most famous stories surrounding Henry VIII's fourth marriage. Hans Holbein the Younger was supposedly sent to Cleves to paint Anne's portrait, produced an image that made her look far ...
29 Juli 26min
Did Christina of Denmark REALLY Say "If I Had Two Heads..."?
Did Christina of Denmark really tell Henry VIII, "If I had two heads, one would be at His Majesty's disposal"?It's one of the most famous quotations associated with Henry VIII's search for a fourth wi...
23 Juli 10min
Why Couldn't Henry VIII "Do It" With Anne of Cleves?
Did Henry VIII Have Erectile Dysfunction? The Anne of Cleves Bedroom MysteryDid Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves ever actually "do it"?Henry claimed that his marriage to Anne was never consummated becaus...
21 Juli 28min
Should We Stop Diagnosing Henry VIII?
Was Henry VIII a narcissist? A psychopath? A sociopath?These labels are increasingly applied to England's most famous king, but after years of researching Henry VIII and reading contemporary sources, ...
5 Juli 14min
Henry VIII: Not Like Other Kings
Why did Henry VIII marry so differently from other European monarchs? Most Renaissance kings married for diplomacy, alliances and dynastic advantage. Personal attraction might have mattered, but poli...
28 Juni 29min
Was Anne Boleyn Really the Love of Henry VIII's Life?
People often call Anne Boleyn the love of Henry VIII's life, but was she really? In this video, I'm taking a closer look at one of the most romanticised relationships in Tudor history and asking whet...
22 Juni 16min
People Were Protesting Immigration in England 500 Years Ago
The history of immigration in England is far older than many people realise. Immigration in Tudor England, medieval England and even Roman Britain helped shape the nation we know today. People often ...
16 Juni 28min
