🔥 NEW EPISODE – "The Spies Are Coming: Francis Walsingham & The Tudor Shadow War" 🔥

He wasn’t just a spymaster—he was England’s deadliest weapon. Francis Walsingham built a network of spies that exposed traitors, thwarted assassins, and stopped invasions before they began. From uncovering the Babington Plot that sealed Mary, Queen of Scots' fate, to misleading the Spanish Armada, Walsingham’s intelligence web kept Elizabeth I’s enemies one step behind—until the day he was gone.

But who really was the man behind the shadows? How did he intercept secret letters, crack coded messages, and manipulate foreign courts? And why did the man who saved England die broke and forgotten?

In this episode of The Lion & The Rose, we dive into the life and legacy of Tudor England’s spymaster-in-chief—and the deadly game of shadows he played.

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🎙️ Episode Title: Pies, Pasties, and Pints: The History of British Foods 🥧🍻

Dive into the delicious history of British cuisine with The Lion and the Rose! In this episode, we uncover the fascinating stories behind the foods that shaped Britain, from the Tudor courts to your favorite local bakery. 👑✨

Here’s what’s on the menu: 🍖 The truth about Henry VIII’s dining habits (hint: no flying drumsticks!). 🍞 How bread laws and the “baker’s dozen” kept bakers in line. 🍗 Bone marrow custard pies and other extravagant Tudor dishes. 🔥 A visit to the Hampton Court Palace kitchens, the oldest working Tudor kitchens today. 🥐 A shoutout to Braised Pies, a local gem serving up modern takes on British classics. 🍺 Pub food evolution: from Tudor alehouses to fish and chips at your local.

Whether you’re a foodie, history lover, or both, this episode has something for you!

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🎶 Music in the Chaos: Power, Scandal, and Song in Henry VIII’s Court 🎶 Tudor England: a realm of power plays, scandal, and the constant march of ambition. But beneath the chaos of court intrigue and political betrayal, there was another story—a story of music.

In this episode of The Lion & The Rose, we journey into the heart of Henry VIII’s court to explore the lives of the composers and musicians who defined the Tudor soundscape. Thomas Tallis, the master of divine polyphony. Mark Smeaton, a gifted courtier whose music—and rumored indiscretions—landed him on the scaffold. William Cornysh, a poet-composer at the center of it all. And yes, even Henry himself, whose royal compositions reveal another side to England’s most infamous king.

This is history with a heartbeat. A tale of soaring melodies, deadly ambition, and a court where even music wasn’t safe from scandal. 🎵

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