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Season 2 opens with political betrayal, emotional upheaval, and royal tragedy, but how much of Camelot is historically accurate? In this critique of The Spanish Princess Episode 1, I explore the real Catherine of Aragon, the myths about Ferdinand of Aragon, and what the Tudor court would (and wouldn’t) have done.
Episode 2 dramatizes Catherine of Aragon’s role at the Battle of Flodden, but how much of it is true? In this historical review, I fact-check the show’s most dramatic claims, from Catherine in armor to Margaret Tudor’s fury, and explain the real politics behind the 1513 war with France and Scotland.
In Episode 3 of The Spanish Princess, grief takes center stage as Catherine of Aragon struggles with another heartbreaking loss. But how much of what we see on screen actually happened? In this historical deep dive, I explore the truth behind the drama—from early Tudor scandals to political tensions with Wolsey and Margaret Tudor’s fractured regency in Scotland.
In Episode 4 of The Spanish Princess Season 2, titled “The Other Woman,” Henry VIII’s wandering eye threatens Catherine’s position as queen. But the show’s portrayal of Catherine’s reaction to his infidelity, Margaret Tudor’s Scottish crisis, and even Mary’s birth strays wildly from history. In this review, I break down what the series got right, what it missed, and why Tudor history didn’t need modern embellishment to be dramatic.
In Episode 5 of The Spanish Princess, the court battles a deadly outbreak while personal and political tensions flare. But the show takes major liberties with the historical record, from Henry VIII’s early reign to Thomas More’s character. Here's what they got right, wrong, and just plain weird in “Plague.”
In Episode 6 of The Spanish Princess, Henry and Catherine dazzle in a summit of kings, but the show’s loose relationship with history continues, from Charles V’s timeline to Catherine’s portrayal as a negligent mother. Here's what really happened at the Field of Cloth of Gold and why this episode misses the mark.
As Catherine’s fertility struggles continue, her faith becomes both a refuge and a battleground. In The Spanish Princess Season 2 Episode 7, tensions rise between Catherine and Henry over religion, legitimacy, and prophecy. This episode emphasizes spiritual devotion and personal resilience, while foreshadowing the religious and dynastic crises to come.
The Spanish Princess Season 2 finale rewrites Tudor history in its portrayal of Catherine of Aragon, Lady Margaret Pole, and King Henry VIII. From framing Margaret as a traitor to falsely depicting Thomas More as a torturer, the episode distorts real events for dramatic effect. This detailed review breaks down what really happened and why getting the facts right matters.
Meet the real-life minister who gave his life so others could find eternal hope amid the icy waters of the Titanic.
From the shipyard to the Atlantic, Thomas Andrews gave Titanic her strength and her humanity.
