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Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 8
The White Princess finale replaces Tudor history with character assassination and invented tragedy.
Philippa Gregory
My nemesis, Philippa Gregory is a bestselling British author renowned for her historical fiction set in the Tudor and Plantagenet eras. Known for richly detailed storytelling and strong female perspectives, Gregory rose to international fame with The Other Boleyn Girl and started her on her trend of slandering historical figures such as Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort, Catherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn. In this section, I will lovingly tear her apart.
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Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 7
The White Princess manufactures tragedy by turning Perkin Warbeck into Richard of York.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 6
Episode 6 of The White Princess abandons Tudor history for spectacle, anachronism, and faux feminism.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 5
Episode 5 of The White Princess abandons history to vilify Margaret Beaufort and sensationalize Perkin Warbeck.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 4
Episode 4 of The White Princess rewrites the Lambert Simnel rebellion, ignoring Henry VII’s mercy and Tudor reality.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 3
Episode 3 of The White Princess distorts Tudor childbirth, faith, and politics by turning real figures into villains for drama.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 2
Episode 2 of The White Princess rewrites Tudor politics, turning real figures into conspirators and weakening Henry VII for drama.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 1
A deep-dive into the historical inaccuracies of The White Princess, the Starz adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s novel, and why Tudor history deserved better.
Historical Inaccuracies in The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl may be a lush Tudor drama, but its historical inaccuracies are staggering. From rewriting Anne and Mary’s roles to distorting Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, here’s a detailed fact-check of what Hollywood got wrong.
Historical Inaccuracies in The Spanish Princess | Season 2, Episode 1
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.
