Gunpowder Plot: Tudor Origins
The Gunpowder Plot is one of the hinge events of British history - an act of terror the roots of which stretch back to the Tudor period and Henry VIII's break with Rome. It's a story of Holy War, divi...
1 Nov 202356min
Origins of the Witchfinder General
In the 1640s, Matthew Hopkins gave himself the grandiose title of Witchfinder General and set himself the task of purging England of witches. But where did his obsession come from and why did he adopt...
30 Okt 202339min
Black Tudors
The most famous Black African in Tudor England is John Blanke, a musician in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII. The discovery of Blanke, originally by Professor Sydney Anglo, was made famous by D...
26 Okt 202346min
Inside the Tudor Home
We are all familiar with great Tudor palaces and country houses but what were the homes of ordinary people like during that time? How were they built, and how did designs change with the use of new ma...
22 Okt 202327min
The Tudors Told Through Numbers
There are countless ways to understand and analyse the Tudors but a new book takes a unique look at the dynasty through its statistics. And there’s a lot more to discover than just the famous six wive...
19 Okt 202334min
Shakespeare's son Hamnet with Maggie O'Farrell
When it comes to Shakespeare's biography and his inner life, there's a certain lack of evidence. But what if Shakespeare actually signposted us to an event that radically metamorphosed his world? What...
16 Okt 202341min
William the Silent, Father of the Netherlands
What encouraged a young man who had spent most of his formative years being raised by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, to bite the hand that feeds him and become one of the Empire's greatest enemies? Why...
12 Okt 202340min
Witchcraft: A History in Four Trials
Most of our knowledge of witchcraft accusations and executions comes from the proceedings of high profile and significant trials. Professor Marion Gibson’s new book traces the history of witchcraft th...
9 Okt 202345min
