<p>Step into Tudor England at its bloodiest and most unhinged, where monarchs changed religions on a whim and the price of disagreeing with the crown was burning alive—just ask the <strong>Oxford Martrys</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we unravel the real story behind <strong>Mary I—“Bloody Mary”</strong>—and the Oxford Martyrs whose deaths became political theater. </p><p><br></p><p>But to understand why Protestants and Catholics were so violently at odds, we go back even further: the <strong>Medici</strong>, <strong>Martin Luther</strong>, a warrior pope and a rant that changed the world. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a story of fire, faith, and rebellion, so you love messy history, morally gray heroes, and the way centuries-old scandals still shape modern identity and politics, this episode is your new obsession.</p><p><br></p><p><br><a href="https://shallonlester.com/sign-up " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><strong> 🥂</strong></p><p><br><strong>And if you want more deep dives, feminine power lessons, and weekly transformation, join </strong><a href="https://theshallontourage.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Shallontourage</strong></a><strong>—my global girl gang for confidence, strategy, and seduction. Your new era starts here. 🔥</strong></p><p><br></p>