Marriage Edition: Good, Bad, and the Ugly

Tudors Dynasty & Beyond · Apr 5, 2026 · 1h 9m

What makes a marriage work - especially in a world where love was often optional and politics were everything?

In this episode of Off the Record, Amy and I dive into the messy, fascinating world of marriage in Tudor England - where alliances could build dynasties… or completely destroy them. We’re looking beyond Henry VIII’s famously disastrous relationships (don’t worry, he gets enough attention) and instead shining a light on other unions that reveal what “good” and “bad” really meant in the 16th century.

From genuinely supportive partnerships like Henry VII and Elizabeth of York - where…