Mary Tudor, King Henry VIII's eldest daughter, came to the throne in 1553 and became infamous as one of the bloodiest queens in history. Allegedly executing her subjects at will for their religious beliefs, Mary's reign became defined by her staunch Catholicism.Lucy Worsley investigates whether England's first ruling female monarch, Mary I, was truly as "bloody" as history suggests, or whether this reputation arose from being a strong woman in a predominantly male world. With access to unique firsthand evidence and expert contributors, Lucy reveals how Mary's reputation was shaped and asks whether our understanding of her life and legacy should be reconsidered.

Lucy Worsley investigates the tensions and turning points that led to America's declaration of independence from Britain in 1776. With access to expert insights and original evidence, Lucy asks whether this explosive split could have been avoided.

Lucy Worsley investigates the tensions and turning points that led to America's declaration of independence from Britain in 1776. With access to expert insights and original evidence, Lucy asks whether this explosive split could have been avoided.