The Untold History Podcast: Recent Episodes
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These are the stories that weren't covered in History class, but should have been. Series one covers the reign of King Edward 6th, a boy destined to live in the shadow of his famous father, and who was constantly pressured by others to the benefits of their own nefarious ends.
In this episode, we delve into some of the early issues facing the new King and his council, as The Duke of Somerset, Edward Seymour, takes control as Lord Protector. We focus on the drive for religious reform and England's ongoing war with Scotland.
This bonus episode considers the state of the Kingdom inherited by King Edward 6th and his council, and the economic, military and religious matters that they would have to contend with in the early stages of this new reign.
In which Edward takes the throne and his uncle seizes power. We also examine whether Henry VIII's will was tampered with, as well as the details of the coronation and Henry VIII's funeral.
The Seymour family rose to power with the marriage of one of their own, Jane, to King Henry 8th after the execution of Anne Boleyn, and the birth of a prince by Jane. But who were they, where did they come from, and how did they come to the attention of England's most famous monarch?
In this opening episode, we explore the events of the latter years of King Henry 8th's reign, that would ultimately bring his son to the throne as a nine-year old boy.