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Did Black Lives Matter in Tudor England?

Did Black Lives Matter in Tudor England?

Discover the lives of black members of Tudor society in our podcast featuring Onyeka Nubia, TV historian and professor of history.

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In conversation with… Dr Alex Hildred, Head of Research and Diane Budden, Medical Historian.

In conversation with… Dr Alex Hildred, Head of Research and Diane Budden, Medical Historian.

Coronavirus it was not, but ‘The Sweating Sickness’, the epidemic prevalent in Tudor England, was feared greatly…

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Plague in Portsmouth

Plague in Portsmouth

The loss of the Mary Rose wasn’t the only misfortune to strike Portsmouth in 1545, as an outbreak of bubonic plague hit Henry VIII’s forces…

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The boats of the Mary Rose

The boats of the Mary Rose

The Mary Rose, like most large ships in Henry’s fleet, would have had three boats, used to take the crew ashore.

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Pancakes on the Mary Rose?

Pancakes on the Mary Rose?

Did the crew of the Mary Rose tuck into delicious Tudor pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Try an original Tudor recipe!

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Changing the face of Tudor England

Changing the face of Tudor England

How science can help us identify the origins of a man who died nearly 500 years ago, and reveal new information about diversity in Henry VIII’s navy.

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The first men who dived on the Mary Rose

The first men who dived on the Mary Rose

Who was the first person to see the Mary Rose on the sea bed?

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The Mary Rose and the Battle of Flodden Field

The Mary Rose and the Battle of Flodden Field

The Mary Rose is probably better known for fighting the French, but did you know she also fought another of England’s neighbours?

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The secret past of George Carew

The secret past of George Carew

Sir George Carew admiral of the Mary Rose on the day she sank, 19th July 1545, had a rather interesting past…

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