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Toni Mount
What happened if you broke the law in medieval England? From public humiliation and gruesome executions to imprisonment and transportation, the history of crime and punishment reveals a fascinating — and sometimes shocking — side of everyday life. Join historian Toni Mount as she explores how crime was investigated, how justice was administered and how […]
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What was everyday life really like in medieval England? Beyond the castles, kings and battles, how did ordinary people live, work, eat, celebrate and survive? Join historian Toni Mount as she takes you into the fascinating world of medieval society, exploring the experiences of the people whose lives rarely feature in traditional history books. Discover […]
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History is full of heroes and villains, but were the people who earned those reputations really as good or as bad as we believe? Join historian Toni Mount as she explores some of the most fascinating and controversial figures from medieval history, uncovering the stories behind their reputations and examining the evidence that has shaped […]
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Was Richard III really the ruthless villain of Shakespeare's play, or has history treated England's most controversial king unfairly? Join historian Toni Mount as she explores the turbulent Wars of the Roses, a period of dynastic rivalry, political intrigue and bloody battles that tore England apart. Discover the powerful families, ambitious nobles and rival claimants […]
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How did England transform from a Catholic kingdom into a Protestant nation? The English Reformation was far more than Henry VIII's desire to end his marriage — it was a religious revolution that changed the lives of ordinary people and reshaped the country forever. Join historian Toni Mount as she explores the dramatic events of […]
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Murder, poison, corruption and scandal — few families in history have acquired a reputation as notorious as the Borgias. But how much of what we think we know about this powerful Renaissance dynasty is actually true? Join historian Samantha Morris as she explores the extraordinary rise of the Borgia family, from their origins in Spain […]
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Bankers, political masterminds, popes and patrons of the arts, the Medici family rose from relatively modest beginnings to become one of the most powerful dynasties in Renaissance Europe. Their influence helped shape Florence and left an extraordinary mark on art, culture and politics. Join historian Samantha Morris as she explores the rise and fall of […]
View CourseClaire Ridgway
Anne Boleyn is one of the most fascinating and controversial women in English history. Her extraordinary rise from courtier to queen helped change the course of England's history, yet her dramatic downfall and execution in 1536 continue to raise questions nearly five centuries later. Join Tudor historian Claire Ridgway as she explores Anne Boleyn's life, […]
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Mary, Queen of Scots, remains one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in British history. Was she a queen ruled by her heart, a tragic victim of political circumstances, or a dangerous rival whose actions threatened Elizabeth I's throne? Join historian and author Claire Ridgway as she follows Mary's extraordinary life, from her childhood […]
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What was life really like for women in medieval and Tudor England? Beyond the queens and noblewomen who appear in history books, countless women worked, raised families, ran businesses and navigated a society that placed strict expectations on their lives. Join historian Toni Mount as she explores the experiences of women from different walks of […]
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Six wives, three queens, two executions and one of the most notorious monarchs in English history. But behind the familiar rhyme of “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived” lie six remarkable women whose lives were far more complex than their famous fates suggest. Join historian Gareth Russell as he explores the marriages of Henry VIII, […]
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For more than three centuries, the Plantagenet dynasty ruled England, producing some of its most formidable kings and shaping the course of medieval history. But who were these powerful monarchs, and how did their ambitions, victories and failures change the kingdom forever? Join historian Toni Mount as she explores the extraordinary story of the Plantagenets, […]
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