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28/05/2026

On this day, May 27, 1541, Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, was executed at the Tower of London . And if you're familiar with her ex*****on, you’ve probably heard the gruesome legend that she was “hacked to pieces” after refusing the block. But how much of that story is actually true?

Here's a clip from our interview with historian and author Adam Pennington, author of "Henry VIII and the Plantagenet Poles: The Rise and Fall of a Dynasty", to unpack how and why Margaret’s death became one of the most infamous ex*****ons of the Tudor era.

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12/05/2026

This is my very formal book review on what may or may not be considered a children's illustrated book, but amazing nonetheless. Check out "Six Queens: An illustrated guide to the iconic queens of Henry VIII" by , with a forward by I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!! 💜

Honestly, the signs were there from the beginning that was destined to host a podcast about beheadings. Exhibit A, 1995...
08/05/2026

Honestly, the signs were there from the beginning that was destined to host a podcast about beheadings. Exhibit A, 1995: “I like when her head fall off.” 💀😂

Please tell me other people remember "The Green Ribbon" 🙋‍♀️

08/05/2026

Despite the educational efforts of "Steel Magnolias", Anne Boleyn did not, in fact, have six fingers. But we appreciate the attempt at historical enrichment.

30/04/2026

We know you've missed us! Don't get your noose in a knot, but we will be back mid-May with a new episode of Beheaded podcast.

In the meantime, I highly recommend giving a follow to catch some of her photos while she's been gallivanting in Europe... we do have some good reasons as to why our recordings have been delayed 🙃

Special edition episode is out now! We’re joined by historian, author, and podcaster Adam Pennington for an in-depth con...
17/02/2026

Special edition episode is out now! We’re joined by historian, author, and podcaster Adam Pennington for an in-depth conversation on power, lineage, and survival in Tudor England.

Adam is the creator and host of "The Tudor Chest" website and podcast series, where he brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective to one of history’s most dramatic periods. He is also the author of the highly praised "Henry VIII and the Plantagenet Poles: The Rise and Fall of a Dynasty", which examines the perilous fate of the Pole family during the reign of Henry VIII.

In this discussion, we examine how the Poles came to be viewed as a serious threat to the Tudor crown, resulting in the Exeter Conspiracy and the ex*****on of eight individuals, along with twelve arrests. We also take a closer look at one of the most shocking moments of the period: the brutal ex*****on of Margaret Pole.
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All Hallows-by-the-Tower is one of London’s oldest churches, located directly beside the Tower of London and across the ...
07/02/2026

All Hallows-by-the-Tower is one of London’s oldest churches, located directly beside the Tower of London and across the street from Tower Hill. The church is associated with Bishop John Fisher, who (if you tuned into our latest episode) was executed in 1535 after refusing to accept Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church of England. His remains are held here.

The site sits at the center of Tudor political and religious history, just steps from where public ex*****ons once took place. All Hallows remains an important historical and religious landmark in London.

Have you had the chance to step into this amazing cathedral?
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In our last episode, we include the story of John Heath, even though he never had to face the gallows.After orchestratin...
11/01/2026

In our last episode, we include the story of John Heath, even though he never had to face the gallows.

After orchestrating the 1883 Bisbee Massacre, Heath was sentenced to life in prison, but Tombstone didn’t wait for justice to run its course.

On February 22, 1884, a mob dragged Heath from the Tombstone jail and hanged him from a telegraph pole (yes, that's a photograph of the actual lync*ing).

The coroner’s report was blunt and oddly inaccurate, despite him being their to witness the whole thing, saying he probably died of "...emphysema of the lungs which might have been, and probably was, caused by strangulation, self-inflicted or otherwise, as in accordance with the medical evidence." Like... I'm sorry, what?

No trial. No ex*****on order. Just frontier vengeance and a reminder that in the Old West, justice was often decided by the crowd.

The photograph and coroners report can still be found today in tombstone's courthouse.
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Happy holidays from us, the Beheaded Girls 🎄 (and possibly Anne Boleyn… we're pretty sure she would fit right in).As the...
25/12/2025

Happy holidays from us, the Beheaded Girls 🎄 (and possibly Anne Boleyn… we're pretty sure she would fit right in).

As the year winds down, we wanted to pause and reflect on just how grateful we are. What began as a fun little hobby to talk to each other about some of our favorite (and most gruesome) historical tales, has somehow grown into a community of friends from all over the world. Who would have known there would be so many other dark souls out there who also share an interest in some really weird stuff just like us 😂 The past 7 years has been so much fun, and we owe it to all of our listeners for that.

Thank you for listening, sharing episodes, sending messages, and indulging our fascination with history’s messiest moments. Your support means more to us than we can put into words.

We’ll be taking a short break to spend time with our families and soak up the holidays, so our next episode will be out after the new year. Until then, may your days be cozy, your wine plentiful, and your heads remain firmly attached.

✨🎧 See you in 2026.
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Pardon my French… because our latest episode is very French and we absolutely nailed every name 🤌Yes, this is optimism. ...
22/12/2025

Pardon my French… because our latest episode is very French and we absolutely nailed every name 🤌
Yes, this is optimism. Yes, it’s confidence.
Don’t believe me? The video’s up on YouTube, you can verify for yourself.
Joyeuses fêtes!
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