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VOICE OVER: Emily Brayton WRITTEN BY: Cristina Otero Get ready to separate fact from fiction as we dive deep into the acclaimed historical drama, "The Tudors." While known for its lavish production and dramatic flair, how much of the series truly aligns with 16th-century history? Join us as we explore the moments the show got key historical events, characters, and cultural details spot on, and the instances where it took significant artistic liberties with everything from royal attire and musical authorship to family trees and the fates of powerful figures. Prepare for some shocking revelations! Our journey through Tudor history and television includes the true story of Christina of Denmark rejecting Henry VIII, Jane Seymour's tragic death, and Mary Tudor acknowledging her father as Supreme Head of the Church. But we'll also reveal how the show got Queen Margaret's storyline wrong, fabricated Wolsey's demise, and misrepresented Henry's daughters' royal titles. Which historical detail surprised you most? Let us know in the comments below! read more...