616. Elizabeth I: The Fall of the Axe (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 10 November 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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How did Elizabeth I’s tumultuous early life in the court of her wife murdering father, Henry VIII, influence the rest of her life? What was the nature of the Tudor world she was born into? Why did Henry VIII so desperately desire a son? And, why did Henry and Anne’s marriage following his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, change the fate of Britain forever? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the story behind the birth of Britain’s greatest queen - Elizabeth I. From her father Henry VIII’s reign and early marriages, to Tudor court politics, and the ruthless execution of her mother, Anne Boleyn…. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:23.3	History has always been a story of power, who seeks it, who seizes it, and how easily it can all slip away.
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1:52.8	High above all, a cloth of state was spread, and a rich throne as bright as sunny day, on which there sat most brave embellished with royal robes and gorgeous array, a maiden queen,
2:00.4	that shone as titans ray in glistering gold and
2:04.9	peerless precious stone. So that was the great poem, The Fairy Queen by Edmund Spencer,
2:12.9	and he is really laying it on, isn't he, Tom, in praise of perhaps the greatest of all English monarchs,
2:20.0	Elizabeth I, Gloria Anna, as he calls her in the poem, a queen famous for her willpower, her
2:27.9	courage, her beauty, and her dedication to England and England's glory.
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