In conversation with… Dr. Dominic Fontana, historian, author, and expert on the Battle of the Solent.

Dominic Fontana has spent many years, and a great deal of scientific effort, investigating the details of the Battle of the Solent – the action against the French fleet in which the Mary Rose sank.

He has researched weather patterns, tidal currents; he has compared the famous Cowdray engraving with the actual topography of the landscape it depicts.

Using these findings allied to historical documentation written at the time and shortly afterwards, he has been able the establish the most likely course of events that led to the sinking of the Mary Rose.

Join us for this fascinating insight into what happened on that fateful day, the 19th July 1545.

Running Time: 31 Mins

S2:E2

In conversation with… Suzannah Lipscomb, TV historian, author, and all-round Tudor Expert.

Suzannah has also been appointed as a trustee of the Mary Rose Museum, so there is no one better to give us insights into Tudor politics and the fickle nature of alliances, that led to the Battle of the Solent, the action that saw the sinking of the Mary Rose.

Why did Henry VIII feel the need to build 2 new ships immediately after coming to the throne in 1509?

In 1520 Henry and the French King Francis 1st made peace at the Field of Cloth of Gold. So, what provoked Francis 1st to invade England in 1545?

We examine the too-and-fro of European alliances, the peace treaties and the power-play that culminated in the sinking of Henry’s favourite ship.

Running Time: 28 Mins

S2: E1

In conversation with… Dominic Jones who recently took the helm as CEO of the Mary Rose Museum.

Dominic has been with the Mary Rose since 2018. He was previously Operations Director and brings a wealth of experience having worked with visitor attractions globally.

We find out about Dominic's own history and a few clues as to how he wants to steer the Museum forward into the future, despite the challenges of 2020.

Running Time: 20 mins

S1: E5

In conversation with… Dr Alex Hildred, Head of Research and Diane Budden, Medical Historian.

Coronavirus it was not, but 'The Sweating Sickness', the epidemic prevalent in Tudor England, was a match for our current pandemic and was feared greatly by the population of England. If contracted, you could be dead in a matter of hours. Scary stuff!!

Alex and Diane, discuss this epidemic, and other widespread diseases as well as Tudor medicine in general and how those diseases were treated.

Running Time: 32 mins

S1: E4

In conversation with… Onyeka Nubia, a TV historian and professor of history.

With the world talking about the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign, we thought it would be interesting to find out about the lives of black members of Tudor society. In this fascinating episode, Onyeka provides insights into diversity in Tudor England and it may well surprise you!

Onyeka has studied this in detail, and written books on the subject. Few people are better placed than he to give us an insight into the lives of Black Tudors.

He also took part in a Chanel 4 documentary about the diversity of the crew of the Mary Rose which led directly to 'The Many faces of Tudor England' exhibition at the Mary Rose Museum.

Running Time: 32 Mins

S1: E3