The Lion & The Rose

By: The History Mike
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  • Summary

  • Welcome to a deep dive into the rich and complex history of England and the UK. My goal is to teach, inform, and spark curiosity in listeners from all walks of life, whether you’re a seasoned historian or someone just starting to explore the past. Through detailed storytelling, insightful analysis, and captivating narratives, each episode will transport you to pivotal moments in history—from the rise and fall of powerful monarchs to the political intrigues and battles that shaped a nation. If you have a passion for history or simply want to learn Listen to these amazing stories!
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Episodes
  • Tudor Torture & Execution

    Tudor Torture & Execution
    Apr 11 2025

    Treason. Torture. Execution. In this dark journey through Tudor England, we uncover the brutal machinery behind royal justice. From the rack to the axe, from Tower Green to Tyburn Tree—this episode explores how the Crown used pain as power, and fear as law.

    You’ll hear the stories of Anne Askew, Lady Jane Grey, Thomas Cranmer, and others who met their fate beneath the sword or in the flames. We’ll walk the blood-soaked paths of the Tower of London, Smithfield, and Oxford—and reveal how some voices, silenced in life, refused to be forgotten.

    This is not just history—it’s a warning. Heads Will Roll… and not always the ones you expect.

    🎧 The Lion and the Rose Keep your sword sharp—and your history sharper.
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    41 mins
  • The Knight Who Lived...Charles Brandon

    The Knight Who Lived...Charles Brandon
    Mar 17 2025

    He was Henry VIII’s closest friend, a fearless knight, and the only man daring enough to marry the king’s sister without permission. So how did Charles Brandon survive where so many others lost their heads? In this episode, we dive into his rise from obscurity to Duke of Suffolk, his role in Henry’s court, and the scandals that nearly cost him everything.

    🎙️ Loyalty, ambition, and survival—this is the story of England’s ultimate Tudor power player.
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    23 mins

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