Bringing the Tudors to Life
Step into the turbulent world of the Tudors—a dynasty of ambition, intrigue, religious upheaval and extraordinary personalities. From powerful monarchs and doomed queens to explorers, courtiers and ordinary people, these talks uncover the human stories, scandals and struggles behind one of the most fascinating periods in English history.
A charismatic young man comes to the throne but leaves it a tyrant. Best remembered for his six marriages, but what else did Henry achieve in his reign?
Mary had a difficult life, at first the doted-on child, then a teenager declared illegitimate before becoming England’s first Queen Regnant.
Elizabeth’s long reign is always marked as a success. As a woman she had to be particularly astute to hold on to her power and enforce her will.
Jane Grey, born into the Tudor family, became known as the Nine Day Queen. A story of a girl with outstanding natural ability, whose strength of character & remarkable faith shine out.
England caught up with Spain and Portugal’s quest for exotic spices and land during the reign of Elizabeth.
During Tudor times new ways of thinking began. Henry VIII redefined the Church; the printing press brought a revolution in mass communication; the foundations of modern science were being laid.
The first English Statute against witches was brought in by Henry VIII in 1542 when no one was safe from the accusation of witchcraft which had begun to take hold in Tudor times.
During Tudor times new ways of thinking was created, the foundations of modern science, new food coming in, the printing press had brought a revolution in mass communication;
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