| začátek neděle 20., 21:00 |
konec 22:00 |
TV kanál National Geographic |
tagy historie, dokumenty |
(How The Tudors Lost Their Heads: Earl of Essex - Fall of a Favorite) Historie Historians Dan Snow and Professor Suzannah Lipscomb investigate the lives and deaths of some of Tudor Englands most fascinating figures, including Anne Boleyn, Mary, Queen of Scots, and Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be one of the famed Princes in the Tower. Dan and Suzie seek clues in spectacular castles and palaces across Britain and Europe, gain rare access to archives, and reveal new evidence that helps expose the truth behind the executions. Were these iconic figures architects of their own downfall or casualties of ruthless political power plays? The series combines cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge research as we reassess some of the Tudor eras most notorious, controversial and misunderstood individuals. If you want to understand the Tudors, get to know who they executed - and why. In 1588, Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex stood beside Elizabeth I as she rallied her troops to face the Spanish Armada. Young and charismatic, he was Elizabeths intimate confidante, her favourite. But Essexs charm was matched by his recklessness. From arguing with the queen to leading a disastrous military campaign in Ireland, his behaviour pushed the limits of royal patience. Eventually, disgruntled and politically weakened, Essex launched a rebellion that would see him executed. Was he really out to seize the crown? Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Snow trace the volatile relationship between queen and favourite. Examining centuries-old documents, they uncover evidence-tampering and the devious tactics of an arch-rival, revealing that Essex was undone not only by his own ambition and hotheadedness, but also by ruthless court politics. MN 12 (United Kingdom)
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