Royal Maladies: Henry VIII and His Doctor

Who would survive just about anything? Who could talk their way out of an execution? And which medieval figure would be an absolute disaster if left in charge of a rebellion?In this episode of Off the Record, Rebecca Larson and Amy McElroy are back with another round of Medieval ...  Show more

William Rufus is often remembered as a difficult king who fell out with the Church—and died when an arrow struck him in the New Forest. But there was far more to his reign than its dramatic ending. Matt Lewis joins Rebecca to explore William’s military successes, repeated rebelli ...  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