Episode Appearances
Not Just the Tudors · Apr 13, 2026
Lady Jane Grey
“Jane's cousin who designated her as his successor in his Device for the Succession”
Lady Jane Grey's life and executionTudor succession crisis of 1553Edward VI's Device for the Succession
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Boring History for Sleep · Mar 26, 2026
Why Henry VIII Treated His Daughter-in-Law So Badly — The Life of Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond 👑 | Boring History for Sleep
“Mary Howard petitioned him for her jointure during his reign; he provided minimal support compared to what she was legally owed”
Tudor England legal system and property rights for womenWidows' jointures and financial security in 16th-century EnglandAnne Boleyn and Catherine Howard executions and family consequences
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The Tough Reality of Tudor Childhood: Harder Than You Think 👶 | Boring History for Sleep
“His reign advanced Protestantism and emphasis on personal scripture reading, driving literacy education”
Tudor childhood economic productivity and laborSpinning thread as universal childhood skill and economic necessityService system for teenagers (14-25 years old)
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History Extra podcast · Mar 8, 2026
Young Elizabeth I: the making of a queen
“Elizabeth's younger brother; close relationship with Elizabeth, shared Protestant faith, died young affecting succession”
Anne Boleyn's execution and its impact on Elizabeth's early lifeHenry VIII's disappointment with Elizabeth's gender and illegitimacyElizabeth's multilingual education and intellectual development
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