The violent history hidden beneath the vaults of the Tudor dynasty
In short: Explore why the final resting places of England's most famous monarchs were repeatedly violated. This documentary examines the disturbing reality of how royal burial vaults were disturbed and what was discovered inside.
The Tudor dynasty, which rose after Henry VII defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, lasted roughly 125 years until the death of Elizabeth I. Despite its power, the era was defined by internal violence, including King Henry VIII's execution of two of his six wives within the Tower of London.
Because of the intense intrigue surrounding figures like Henry VIII and Mary I, many prominent Tudor monarchs were exhumed or had their burial vaults broken into multiple times. The documentary investigates these specific instances of desecration, revealing findings that are described as both shocking and harrowing.
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