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The Tower of London wasn’t just a fortress—it was the final chapter in the lives of some of England’s most tragic queens. In this episode, we step into the shadows of Tudor history to explore how Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey each found themselves imprisoned within its stone walls. From ambition and betrayal to heartbreak and execution, these women’s stories reveal the deadly intersection of love, power, and politics during the reign of the Tudors. Join us as we uncover how the Tower became both the stage and the grave for the women who defied—or were destroyed by—the crown.
Sources:
Primary Historical Resources
Ghosts & Legends
Reading and Reference
Supplemental
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The Tower of London wasn’t just a fortress—it was the final chapter in the lives of some of England’s most tragic queens. In this episode, we step into the shadows of Tudor history to explore how Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey each found themselves imprisoned within its stone walls. From ambition and betrayal to heartbreak and execution, these women’s stories reveal the deadly intersection of love, power, and politics during the reign of the Tudors. Join us as we uncover how the Tower became both the stage and the grave for the women who defied—or were destroyed by—the crown.
Sources:
Primary Historical Resources
Ghosts & Legends
Reading and Reference
Supplemental

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