Introduction

Historian Ellie Cawthorn takes a fresh look at these six fascinating women who shaped the course of Henry's reign and the history of England. In this episode, we're turning to the woman who finally fulfilled Henry's dearest desire, but paid the ultimate price. It's often said that Jane Seymour was passive and demure, the wife who Henry loved the most. But as well uncover in this episode, there's much that remains mysterious about this queen whose reign was cut tragically short.