Dr Harry Spillane
Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge. His main interests lie in early modern history, religion and printed works.
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Preview: Henry VIII
A sneak peek at Dr Harry Spillane's Q&A series on Henry VIII
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Henry VIII - Part 1
In this two-part Q&A, Tudor historian Dr Harry Spillane answers your questions on the life of Henry VIII.
Topics include: Henry's early life, death of Henry VII, break from the catholic church, Henry's wives and heirs.Original audio source English (multi-language audio available - may include m...
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Henry VIII - Part 2
In this two-part Q&A, Tudor historian Dr Harry Spillane answers your questions on the life of Henry VIII.
Topics include: Events leading to Anne Boleyn's execution, the birth of Henry's son, Third Succession Act, Henry's decline and death.Original audio source English (multi-language audio ava...
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The Execution Of Anne Boleyn
Tudor Historian Dr Harry Spillane looks at the events leading to the execution of Anne Boleyn in 1536.
Original audio source English (multi-language audio available - may include minor translation errors)*
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Six Wives Of Henry VIII
Tudor historian Dr Harry Spillane answers the ever popular question on the six wives of Henry VIII.
Original audio source English (multi-language audio available - may include minor translation errors)*
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Discussing Tudors
Saul chats with Tudor expert Harry about this fascinating period of history.
Topics include: Fasciation with the Tudor Period, Henry VIII, Region and the Tudor legacy.Original audio source English (multi-language audio available - may include minor translation errors)*
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When were trials by juries first established?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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What was the significance of the black death in the 14th Century?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge
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Did Henry VIII actually have six wives?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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What was the gunpowder plot of 1605?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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Did the Battle of Hastings actually take place in Hastings?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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Did Medieval people only drink beer?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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Who is Britain’s longest reigning monarch?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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Why are Roman numerals still used in some context today?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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When Did The Monarch’s Head First Appear On UK Currency?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge
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How did Balmoral Castle become an official royal residence?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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What was the Norman Conquest?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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How did Britain prioritise which countries to colonise?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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When did the UK as we know it officially begin?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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What is the purpose of Hadrian’s Wall?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
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Did Walter Raleigh actually bring potatoes back to Britain?
Kindly answered by Dr Harry Spillane. Harry is a professor of History at the University of Cambridge.
