Category Archives: Documentaries and Shows

Anne Boleyn- Behind the Myths

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Natalie

Just a quick post to let you know about this documentary on Anne Boleyn and the myths that surround her that I just found on You Tube. Snippets of films are used to illustrate Anne’s story. Please note that I … Continue reading →

Historical Programmes & Documentaries

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Natalie

I have just added a new category to our resources section called ‘Historical Programmes & Documentaries’ where you will find information about and links to quality historical programmes and documentaries about the Tudor monarchs and life in Tudor England. This … Continue reading →

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Digging For Britain- The Tudors

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Natalie

I have just watched two episodes of a fantastic new BBC series called Digging For Britain. The four part series, presented by Dr Alice Roberts, follows a year of British Archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations throughout England. … Continue reading →

Posted in Documentaries and Shows, Life in Tudor England, Major players of Tudor England, Tudor Trail and Treasures | Tagged Digging Up Britain, Dr Alice Roberts, Tudor Age, Tudor England | 2 Comments

Lost Tudor Garden

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Natalie

I watched a fabulous episode of Lost Gardens today. For those of you that don’t know the show here is ABC TV’s blurb: Step back in time to discover eight forgotten and overgrown gardens, recreating them to resemble what they … Continue reading →

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Did Henry VIII have syphilis?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Natalie

Inside the Body of Henry VIII is an entertaining and informative program that recently aired on the history channel. It is a treasure trove of information about Henry VIII’s medical conditions and the role they played in transforming him from … Continue reading →

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Does it really matter that ‘The Tudors’ is historically inaccurate?

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Natalie

I just finished reading an article about the BBC period drama, The Tudors, and how historically inaccurate it is. The fact that some of the Tudor personalities wear Elizabethan clothing and are transported in Victorian carriages has caused some historians … Continue reading →

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