7 - Twenty-five minute programs
Grade(s):  5 - 10
Curriculum:  Social Studies

This meticulously researched series paints a detailed and historically accurate picture of the Tudor period (1485-1603) in British history. Each program either examines a historical trend over a broad time period or concentrates on one aspect of the era. The dramatizations are based on source material and the locations are authentic, giving the viewer a unique firsthand experience.

1. Ships and Seamen   (21:09)
This program details the English contribution during the period of European voyages of discovery.

2. The Great House    (19:12)
Medieval and Tudor houses reflected the lifestyles of the people who lived and worked in them.

3. The Vicars of Hassle  (20:31)
Based on factual evidence, this program discusses religious uncertainties and changes under the Tudors.

4. The Beggars Are Coming  (20:02)
What is a parish? How was it organized as the center of local government during the Tudor period?

5.  Mary, Queen of Scots  (19:44)
Dramatizations and documentary film re-create Marys tragic life and her relationship with Queen Elizabeth 1.

6. The Search for the Mary Rose (20:51)
The historical background of the famous Tudor flagship is explored.

7. The Secrets of the Mary Rose  (18:56)
The artifacts discovered on the ship reveal details of seafaring under the Tudors.