Historical Tinder: Mary I & Reginald Pole Â
Podcast: Tudors Dynasty & BeyondPublished On: Thu Jan 01 2026
Description: Swipe right or swipe left? 👀In this episode of Historical Tinder, Rebecca is joined by Dr. Peter Stiffell, stepping in for Dr. Emma, to ask one tantalizing question: what if Mary I had married her longtime confidant and cousin Reginald Pole instead of Philip of Spain?Was this the ultimate Catholic power couple waiting to happen—or a relationship better left in letters and late-night council conversations?Grab your roses, sharpen your red flags, and join us as we put Mary and Reggie through the Historical Tinder test.Peter's Website: https://drpeterstiffell.com/--Join Dr. Emma on Sunday, January 4th for a LIVE Special Event about Tudor court upon the arrival of Henry, Duke of Cornwall to Katherine of Aragon and Henry VIII. Learn more about the celebrations and culture of the time! Register here--Have you checked out my Substack yet? You'll find a different side of me at Rebecca's History Corner. I will rage, I'll challenge, I'll tell a historical truth, and I'll share my Thomas Seymour research! Join me!--Hosts:Rebecca LarsonDr. Peter Stiffell
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