Explore the life and legacy of Prince Arthur, the ill-fated eldest son of Henry VII and first husband of Catherine of Aragon, whose early death altered the course of English history.
How did Henry VII use art, theater, and divine symbolism to legitimize his rule, and what can that teach us about storytelling today? Discover how medieval allegory shaped history, faith, and even Shakespeare.
In the premiere of The Spanish Princess, Catherine of Aragon arrives in England for her royal marriage, but how much of Episode 1, “The New World,” is rooted in history? In this in-depth critique, I examine what the show gets right, what it gets wildly wrong, and why the real Tudor court deserves better than modern soap drama.
Episode 2 of The Spanish Princess, titled “Fever Dream,” blends real Tudor tragedy with fanciful fiction, from invented feuds and plague masks to an implausible speech about Islamic tolerance. Join me as I unpack what’s true, what’s not, and why Catherine of Aragon’s legacy deserves better.
