What can a long-lost shipwreck reveal about Tudor England?

In this HistoryExtra podcast series, we're delving back into the fascinating history of Henry VIII's beloved Mary Rose, and uncovering the secrets this Tudor shipwreck has hidden out of reach for more than four centuries…

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MembershipaudioEpisode 1Raising the wreck. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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MembershipaudioEpisode 2The Tudor heyday of Henry VIII’s warship. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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MembershipaudioEpisode 3The fatal final moments. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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MembershipaudioEpisode 4Inside the Tudor treasure trove. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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MembershipaudioEpisode 5The mysterious men on-board. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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MembershipaudioEpisode 6Protecting the wreck. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Learn more about the Mary Rose

Henry VIII's Mary Rose (© 19th era/Alamy)

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7 things you (probably) didn’t know about Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose

The Mary Rose shown in the Anthony Roll (1546), a record of Henry VIII’s navy

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Six theoriesWhat caused the Mary Rose to sink?

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Portrait of Henry VIII, King of England from 1509-1547

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"Hopes and dreams"Why the Mary Rose was so important to Henry VIII. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The sinking of the Gloucester as depicted in a c1682 painting

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Why the Gloucester might be the most important shipwreck since the Mary Rose. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.