On this episode of A Brief History we look at the life of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey.
Surrey was the 16th-century version of a rock star, with parties, women, poetry, fights, and jail time.
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Hosted by: Rebecca Larson
Written by: Dr. Kirsten Claiden-Yardley
Editing: Rebecca Larson
Voice Over: David Black
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