A History of Britain (episode3/15 part5/6)

Dynasty - 10871216. There is no saga more powerful than that of the warring dynasty - domineering father, beautiful, scheming mother and squabbling, murderous sons and daughters, (particularly the nieces). In the years that followed the Norman Conquest, this was the drama played out on the stage of British history.

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[TroyBilt007]

does anyone know if Thomas Beckets grave has ever been opened in modern times?

[LadyTasera]

@Cherimoyah It was after Henry VIII declared himself Supreme Head of the Church in England and started the Dissolution of the Monasteries. He wanted to rid England of Roman Catholic influence, and Beckett's shrine was pretty popular.

[Cherimoyah]

@LadyTasera

Why did he do that?

[LadyTasera]

@zzebowa @TroyBilt007 Unfortunately, Henry VIII had Thomas Beckett's bones destroyed in 1538.

[zzebowa]

@TroyBilt007 I dont, but it woluld be interesting to see the wounds.

[putty1994]

@TroyBilt007 i don't think it has