Katherine Parr was Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife and is known for being the one who survived. But she almost didn’t survive marriage to Henry, and for a way different reason than any of his other wives. Katherine was forced to give up her dream of marrying for love when Henry chose her as his next wife. She decides to turn lemons into lemonade and make t ... Show More
Aug 2025
Table Manners and Tudor Scandals | 94
<p>Just like us, royals are not immune to cringe-worthy moments. Caroline of Brunswick nearly flashed the crowd at her own wedding — while her groom got plastered across the church. Classy! To avoid pulling a royal faux pas, Brooke and Aricia are joined by Bonnie Tsai, founder of ... Show More
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Aug 2025
The OG Tupac Part 1: Rebel Without a Pause | 92
<p>As an 18th century rich kid in Spanish-controlled Peru, Tupac Amaru II has it made. He’s descended from Incan royalty, the money and perks are flowing, and he’s set to inherit a powerful position working for the colonizers. But when he realizes that his privilege is built on t ... Show More
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Jul 2024
Even the Royals: The Six Wives of Henry VIII | Catherine of Aragon Part I | 235
<p>We mostly remember Henry VIII’s six wives because of their fate at the hands of history’s most notorious ex. But there’s so much more to them than divorce, death and beheadings. </p><p><br></p><p>Henry’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, was a Spanish princess who grew up ... Show More
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Nov 2023
The Tabloid Sacrifices of the Spare, Princess Margaret
<p>Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister, was one of the most famous and glamorous women of the 20th century. But her life was lived in view of, and in response to, the tabloid scandals that threatened to undo her.</p> <p><strong>Support Noble Blood:</strong></p> ... Show More
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Jan 2025
SIX WIVES #5: The Tragedy of Katherine Howard
<p>Today, the girls are coming back into the scene with the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Tbh, this is such a tragic story and a bit of a sadder episode. In a way, this is a perfect episode to end off january- the "nightmare month"</p><br><p>As always thank you so muc ... Show More
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<p>At the time, <em>surely</em> Kateryn Parr had her reservations about being Henry VIII's sixth wife?</p><br><p>Aside from being a tyrannical maniac who'd just beheaded his last wife, Catherine Howard, he was getting old, angry and his ulcerous leg was getting smelly.</p><br><p> ... Show More
