Royal Maladies: Henry VIII and His Doctor

Amy's was on vacation and I am running out of topic ideas for this week so I decided to revisit one of our most popular episodes.What if Lady Jane Grey had outwitted Mary Tudor and stayed Queen of England?In this Off the Record episode, we follow the most fascinating “what if” in ...  Show more

Edward IV's dramatic return to the throne in 1471 brought an end to the Lancastrian challenge - but not to the dangers facing England.In this episode, Matt Lewis and I explore the second half of Edward IV's reign, beginning with the decisive victory at Tewkesbury and the deaths o ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we will delve into the life of one of England's most infamous monarchs: Henry VIII. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 

With six wives, Henry VIII must have had something going for him, right? Was he handsome? Charming? Intelligent? Just plain powerful? In this episode, the tables are turned on Professor Suzannah Lipscomb as she becomes the guest of Dr. Kate Lister on our sister podcast, Betwixt t ...  Show more

When we think of Henry VIII we think of a big, blood thirsty tyrant.But was there more to this caricature of a king then we give him credit for? Joining Kate today to help us get to know this man better is the fantastic Tracy Borman, author of Henry VIII and the men who made him. ...  Show more

King Henry VIII was bold and controversial. He's one of the most iconic figures in English history. Known for his six marriages, dramatic split from the Catholic Church, and larger-than-life presence, Henry’s reign reshaped a nation and left a legacy still felt today. But who was ...  Show more