In this episode, I talked about the importance of wider context in understandng historical events with specific reference to the failed marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, I explain what James V of Scotland was referring to when he exclaimed “It came wi’ a lass, and it shall pass wi' a lass" on hearing, on his deathbed, about the birth of his baby girl, Mary. Plus lots more! Buy me a coffee - BuyMeACoffee.com/Philippa Join the British History Club https://www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory and enjoy early access to content, plus exclusive blogs, virtual tours, behind the scenes, live events and other perks such as free gifts. You can support for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing. Receive my weekly history newsletter by signing up at http://eepurl.com/dvGx2H - with the added bonus of having 7 days to book new tours and events before they are released to the general public! Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/british-history/message