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🎓 I just started a history master's degree, and I'm super excited to finally channel my obsession with history into something official! (Imposter syndrome is real!) I'll keep you posted. ❓ I need to finish a project (to do with history) which I have been trying to finish for years…

The Tudors (Part 6): The Last Three Wives of Henry VIII (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 🔥 Catherine was passionate about religious reform and often engaged in heated debates with Henry VIII, challenging his views on theology and politics. 📜 Her boldness almost cost…

The Tudors (Part 6): The Last Three Wives of Henry VIII (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 🫢 Catherine Howard was accused of having an affair with Thomas Culpeper during her marriage to Henry VIII, and past relationships came back to haunt her. 📜 Adultery…

Anne of Cleves' Disastrous First Meeting with Henry | The Tudors (Part 6): The Last Three Wives of Henry VIII (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones ⛵ Anne came to England from the small German Duchy of Cleves in December 1539 after Henry VIII had…

The Tudors (Part 6): The Last Three Wives of Henry VIII (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 4️⃣ Anne of Cleves: Chosen for political alliance, Anne’s marriage to Henry was short-lived, but her survival and friendship with the king ensured her a peaceful and prosperous…

The Tudors (Part 6): The Last Three Wives of Henry VIII (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 🍖 Following his jousting accident, Henry’s injuries led to limited mobility, and he indulged in excessive feasting, contributing to rapid weight gain. 😡 His chronic pain and frustration…

Divorced, Beheaded, SURVIVED! Join Anna and me as we dive deep into the dramatic lives of Henry VIII's last three wives—Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. As Henry's health and reign deteriorated in his later years, so did the stability of England. Each of these women played a…

"Divorced, Beheaded, Survived!" 4️⃣ Anne of Cleves: Chosen for political alliance, Anne’s marriage to Henry was short-lived, but her survival and friendship with the king ensured her a peaceful and prosperous life in England. 5️⃣ Catherine Howard: A young and vivacious queen, Catherine’s brief marriage to Henry ended in tragedy…

The Tudors (Part 5): The Break with Rome (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 🔥 Henry's passionate obsession with Anne pushed him to seek an annulment of his marriage of Catherine of Aragon, leading to the break when Rome refused. ⚔️ Anne’s circle supported religious…

The Tudors (Part 5): The Break with Rome (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones ⛪ Began after Henry VIII's break from the Catholic Church, which established the Church of England. 💰 The plan was devised by his chief minister, Thomas Cromwell, to seize wealthy monastic…

The Tudors (Part 5): The Break with Rome (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 🥩 Thomas Cromwell was the son of a butcher who rose to become Henry VIII's chief minister in 1532 after the fall of his previous chief minister Thomas More who opposed…

The Tudors (Part 5): The Break with Rome (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 📜 Martin Luther was a German monk and theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation in 1517 after nailing "95 Theses" to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. 💰 He strongly…

Join Anna and me as we unravel the intrigue, ambition, and drama behind Henry VIII's break with Rome. By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of the man behind the crown and the lasting impact of his reign on history. #history #podcast #historypodcast #podcaster #podcasting #podcasts…

The Tudors (Part 5): The Break with Rome (with Anna Morris) | The Tudors: A Real Game of Thrones 📜 Henry VIII's desire for a male heir led him to seek an annulment from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which the Pope refused. ✂️ This refusal prompted Henry to…

In this episode, Anna and I dive deep into one of the most pivotal moments in English history—the break with Rome. What drove Henry VIII to sever ties with the Roman Catholic Church, a decision that would reshape the religious and political landscape of England forever? Was it purely his…

HerStory Buff: Sirimavo Bandaranaike - The World's First Female Prime Minister 🏆 Bandaranaike began her second term as Prime Minister of Ceylon after winning the 1970 general election. 📈 Her term saw rising inflation, unemployment, and shortages, leading to public dissatisfaction. ⚔️ Education reforms emphasising Sinhala and Tamil languages exacerbated…

HerStory Buff: Sirimavo Bandaranaike - The World's First Female Prime Minister 🗳️ Bandaranaike led the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to a landslide victory, winning 75 of the 151 seats in parliament. 🌍 She became Prime Minister of Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) and in doing so became the world's first…

HerStoryBuff: Sirimavo Bandaranaike - The World's First Female Prime Minister 🔫 SWRD Bandaranaike, the fourth Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), was assassinated on September 25, 1959 at Bandaranaike's residence, known as Tintagel, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 🙏 A Buddhist monk named Talduwe Somarama shot Bandaranaike. Ironically, Bandaranaike initially…

📍 Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1066, it has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. 👑 Home to the British Crown Jewels, including the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Imperial State Crown. 🦅 Guarded by the Yeoman Warders (commonly known as Beefeaters) and famous for its…

HerStoryBuff: Sirimavo Bandaranaike - The World's First Female Prime Minister | Follow the link in bio for the latest episode of The History Buff Podcast. 💍 Sirimavo Bandaranaike married Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike on June 3, 1940. SWRD was a prominent Sri Lankan politician who later became the Prime…

HerStory Buff: Sirimavo Bandaranaike - The World's First Female Prime Minister ♀️ Sirimavo Bandaranaike made history in 1960 by becoming the first woman in the world to hold the office of prime minister, becoming the head of government of Ceylon, which became Sri Lanka in 1972. 📅 She served three…

🌍 Bandaranaike broke global barriers by becoming the first woman to hold the office of prime minister in 1960. 🕊️ She played a key role in the Non-Aligned Movement, advocating for neutrality during the Cold War. 🇱🇰 She led Sri Lanka through significant social and economic changes, including nationalising key…

In this episode of HerStory Buff, where we talk about women in history, we dive into the fascinating life of Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the world's first female prime minister. Journey with us as we explore how this trailblazing leader from a small island nation shattered the global glass ceiling in 1960,…