Portrait of King Henry VIII, Jane Seymour and Prince Edward. (Photo by Getty Images)

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A detailed historical painting of a busy harbour. In the foreground, figures in richly coloured period clothing gather in conversation, including an older couple speaking with a young woman in a yellow‑and‑pink gown. Nearby, a boy and a woman look on, while another man bends over a chest. Behind them, ships with tall masts line the waterfront and people move about among stone towers and steep‑roofed buildings.

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Strangers and aliens in Tudor England: what was it like to be an outsider in Henry VIII's realm?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Medieval manuscript illumination showing a bride and groom joined together by a clergyman during a marriage ceremony, surrounded by richly dressed figures and decorative borders.

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Why were the Tudors obsessed with kissing each other, and what made them stop?

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Strangers and aliens in Tudor England. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Renaissance portrait of Sir Thomas More seated in dark robes trimmed with fur, wearing a gold chain of office and black cap against a green draped background.

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He was the Tudor who created Utopia – but his insults were shockingly filthy

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Lady Jane Grey: life of the week. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Illustration of two Elizabethan peers in ceremonial robes accompanied by a halberdier in ornate military dress and soft caps.

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"It was like going out naked": Which common accessory did Tudors dare not leave the house without?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A historic timber‑framed building with white plaster infill, exposed dark beams, and leaded diamond‑pane windows features an ornate carved wooden entrance and a tiled roof.

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The Tudor village that time left behind. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Portrait of Henry VII wearing a black hat and richly decorated robes, holding a red rose.

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Margaret Beaufort catapulted the Tudors to the throne. But that wasn’t her original plan

A historical portrait of a person in a dark fur‑trimmed garment and black hat is placed before the ruins of a stone building, with a moody, clouded sky behind.

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The 'Nine Days Queen' is one of England's most controversial monarchs - here's why

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Episode 4Mary I: England’s most misunderstood queen?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A collage combines several portraits and illustrations of rulers and notable figures, including people in regal robes, armour, and elaborate crowns, alongside a muscular figure drawn in a black‑and‑white engraving style.

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16 of the worst monarchs in history

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Would you eat a mummy to cure a disease?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A collage of Tudor figures. Each square shows a different monarch or noble figure in 16th‑ or early‑17th‑century dress, including ruffs, jewelled headpieces, and richly decorated garments. Recognisable figures such as Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Mary I, Elizabeth I, and James I appear among the portraits. The grid highlights variations in artistic style, clothing, and facial depiction across the period.

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Think you know everything about the Tudors? Here are 15 facts that will prove you wrong. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Episode 5Why Tudor England was more multicultural than you might think. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

An early modern-era woman sat slumped asleep at a table cluttered with food and drink in a domestic interior.

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Could Tudor sleep tips fix your insomnia? Here’s what they got right (and wrong)

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Inside a Roman villa: luxury life in ancient Britain. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Episode 4Were the Tudors really THAT superstitious?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Painting of King Henry VIII on horseback in ornate clothing surrounded by attendants and soldiers.

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Was this the moment Henry VIII became a tyrant?

A detailed engraving shows William Shakespeare with wavy shoulder‑length hair, a mustache and trimmed beard, and an earring in his left ear. He wears a collared shirt and a textured doublet with decorative trim, set against a softly shaded background.

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"Let the sky rain potatoes!": the hidden meanings behind Shakespeare's food obsession. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Episode 3Rich diets and dangerous habits | Food, fashion and festivals in Tudor England. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Inside Hever Castle: explore Anne Boleyn’s childhood home. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I in an ornate gown with elaborate headdress, ruffled collar, and symbolic decorations.

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What did Elizabeth I really think about Anne Boleyn? These secret symbols might unlock the truth

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Episode 2What was daily life REALLY like in Tudor England?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A digital collage mixes close‑up sections of a painted face with modern geometric shapes in yellow, blue, gray, white, and rust‑red, intersected by black lines. A necklace with a gold letter “B” and pearl drops appears among the fragments.

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What did Anne Boleyn REALLY look like? Our new research could change everything. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Episode 1Could YOU survive Henry VIII’s reign?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A composite image of Henry VIII against a backdrop of mysterious illustrations.

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The Tudor law that forced an occult practice underground for centuries

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Thomas More: life of the week. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The simple secret that kept the ordinary Tudor diet surprisingly healthy

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Beyond the podcastElizabeth I

Jessie Buckley plays Anne (Agnes) Hathaway

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What happened to Shakespeare's daughters? A guide to the playwright's family life and descendants

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