The Six Wives of Henry VIII
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The Broadway musical “Six” sparked interest in the wives of King Henry VIII, but many of us can’t name all six women, let alone know their backstory. In our last episode of the season, Georgetown University History professor Amy Leonard explains why these wives were so historically significant beyond their marriages to Henry VIII. One Day University is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast. You can sign up at the website OneDayU.com to become a member and access over 700 full length video lectures. You can also download their app. Once you’re a member, you can watch Professor Amy Leonard’s lecture, “The Six Wives of Henry VIII (Their Real Stories)” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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