What a nice man!  Scholar, Franciscan.  Lovely.

So what happened when he became Pope....and can we blame THE NEPHEWS?

We don't have to wait for Walsingham to find out about spies.  Edward IV and Henry VII both had their spy networks.  But who were they, what did they do and what happened when they got caught?

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Conspiracy to Kill Henry VII | Tudoriferous

Cameo 49 - Alexander Symson | Tudoriferous

Notary, priest, right-hand man to Cardinal Archbishop Morton... and the first known English playwright (technically). Not bad for a lad from Southwark, especially compared to his brother.

Join us for truly hellish theatrical reviews, philosophical vices, unexpected feminism, and the most metatheatrical play you're likely to find before the 20th century...

You can find a full bibliography on our website - Episode Information – Tudoriferous

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Mid-episode Transition Music: "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html 

Everyone has heard of Shakespeare, but what was going on in the world of drama a century before the height of the Elizabethan Stage?

What could the subjects of Henry VII go and see? Why might Ali from the Rex Factor podcast have another reason to dislike St Dunstan? How did community theatre traumatise at least two kings? Who were the most dramatic monks? And which demon should you watch out for if you start to nod off in church?

The show is about to start, so grab your anachronistic popcorn and get ready...

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This is the story of Pier and Bianca.  You can see examples of their love in the beatiful frescos of Torrechiaro.

Just hope the wife doesn't find out.

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Music -

Warm Memories - Emotional Inspiring Piano by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon

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The man closest to the King or the man who wants to bring down the dynasty?  Who knows?

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S1 - 021 - Michael An Gof and Thomas Flamank | Tudoriferous

The last week in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds)

This one had to stand and watch as two rival candidates pushed him aside and took his country.

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The third episode in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds).

His father has thrown the crown to Ferrantino and legged it to Sicily, leaving his son to face the French.

This one isn't as bad as the last two.....up to a point!

Relevant Episode - S1 - 035 Charles VIII of France, Part Three | Tudoriferous

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The second episode in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds).

Maybe he didn't have the artistic flair of his dad, but he did have his own certain something....unfortunately it wasn't very nice.

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The first episode in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds).

First Ferrante.  Brutal but with a certain amount of artistic flair.

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