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Tudor trials: Confessions from the Star Chamber

Tudor trials: Confessions from the Star Chamber

FromThe National Archives Podcast Series


Tudor trials: Confessions from the Star Chamber

FromThe National Archives Podcast Series

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Medieval records specialist Euan Roger gives us a taste of the kinds of disputes dealt with by the Star Chamber, one of the highest Tudor courts.The tens of thousands of Star Chamber records kept at The National Archives reveal a wealth of information about Tudor life. In this podcast, we uncover a few of the more unusual cases put before the King's council, including a murder cover-up, a child maintenance complaint, and a marital dispute.Credits: this podcast uses an excerpt from 'Stabat Mater', performed by the Tudor Consort.
Released:
Aug 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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