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S1 E1 Henry VIII

Reality

NR

23m

Dec 30, 2012

We know him as the king with a whack of palaces, a weight problem, and a penchant for killing off his wives. However, there is much more to Henry VIII than the old tyrant depicted in history books. Welcome to the Secret Life of Henry VIII.Featuring: Glenn Richardson, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Guy O'Sullivan

Season 1, 14 Episodes

Season 1 (14 Episodes)

Secret Life of… - Henry VIII

We know him as the king with a whack of palaces, a weight problem, and a penchant for killing off his wives. However, there is much more to Henry VIII than the old tyrant depicted in history books. Welcome to the Secret Life of Henry VIII.

Secret Life of… - Napoleon

He alone was said to be worth 50,000 men on the battlefield. Such was the military genius of Napoleon Bonaparte. He ruled an empire with an empire-sized ego but was also a hopeless romantic. Welcome to the Secret Life of Napoleon.

Secret Life of… - Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I,

She was the queen with the powdered white face, high forehead, and a wardrobe that made her the Lady Gaga of her era. Elizabeth I was also a passionate woman with a wicked temper and iron will. Welcome to the Secret Life of Elizabeth I.

Secret Life of… - Caligula

His name means Little Boots, a bit too cute for the tyrant he was to become. The Roman Emperor Caligula was one nasty piece of work. His life was practically a manual on the making of a monster. Welcome to the Secret Life of Caligula.

Secret Life of… - Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria,

We think of Queen Victoria as the dry, weary matron in black who grumbles, \\"We are not amused,\\" but in private life, Victoria was passionate, lively, full of surprises, and a sexual dynamo. Welcome to the Secret Life of Queen Victoria.

Secret Life of… - Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great,

He conquered the known world by age 25, and not only did Alexander the Great win more than 40 battles, but he likely did so while intoxicated, riding bareback, and wearing skimpy battledress. Welcome to Secret Life of Alexander the Great.

Secret Life of… - Lord Byron

He was a playboy poet, and one of the first true celebrities in history. Lord Byron's words made women swoon (as well as men). One of the great Romantic poets, he embraced fame like no other. Welcome to the Secret Life of Lord Byron.

Secret Life of… - The Borgias

The Borgias were the original crime family. Their historical 'rap sheet' would shock the Sopranos, only the Borgias committed their sins inside the Vatican. Their daily life was shocking. Welcome to the Secret Life of the Borgias.

Secret Life of… - Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette,

We all remember her four famous words, 'Let them eat cake', however, Marie Antoinette did not actually say these words, but her image as the Queen of Wretched Excess has endured. Welcome to the Secret Life of Marie Antoinette.

Secret Life of… - Casanova

The name Casanova is synonymous with seduction. He was a lothario, a chick magnet of the highest order. A man of many disguises. His mother was an actress, so the theater was a part of his upbringing. Welcome to the Secret Life of Casanova.

Secret Life of… - Marquis de Sade

Marquis de Sade,

We can thank Marquis for the word 'sadist.' Explore the two faces of Marquis, a man who spent most of his life in prison. We visit his Paris haunts and reveal some of his favorite sexual toys. Welcome to the Secret Life of Marquis de Sade.

Secret Life of… - Mata Hari

Her name is synonymous with intrigue and seduction. She is considered the ultimate femme fatale, and a superstar of the Belle Epoque. However, who was the real Mata Hari, and how did she evolve? Welcome to the Secret Life of Mata Hari.

Secret Life of… - Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great,

She is famous for having sex with her horse. Now, that may be pure legend, but Catherine the Great did have an outsized libido. She was also smart, ambitious, and a masterful politician. Welcome to the Secret Life of Catherine the Great.

Secret Life of… - Louis XIV

The big hair, lacy cuffs, the platform shoes... Yes, Louis XIV was over the top, and nobody outshone The Sun King. He may have been pint-sized, but Louis had a huge appetite for sex, food, and bling. Welcome to the Secret Life of Louis XIV.

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Secret Life of…

Reality

TV-MA

1 Season

23m

This provocative new biographical series dishes dirt on icons of the past and provides a rare glimpse into the world of the rich, famous, and scandalous. Its Entertainment Tonight meets Monty Python with rigorous historical research.

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