If you enjoy history with a touch of humour, episode three of The Lost Tapes of History podcast features Henry l and the Child Maintenance, all based of actual facts but designed to bring a smile.
The date is November 1135. Henry is in his mid-seventies and in ill health. The Child Maintenance Service turns up to confront him about his illegitimate children and who’ll financially support them all when he’s gone!
A spokesperson for Henry I said: “Oh god, don’t ask me. We stopped tracking all his kids years ago. I think he’s going for the world record. I’ve got seven with him myself.”
There’s a website page for each monarch featured in the podcast, which explains the facts and where to continue the search for more knowledge – if you want more!
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