{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6467b7de03f4220011a934bd/66881ecb9bf81dc06abdc691?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"156. Catherine Howard - More than the Victim with Gareth Russell","description":"<p>**EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNING**</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we uncover the fascinating and complex life of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, who has often been unfairly defined by her relationships</p><p>with men. Gareth Russell challenges the conventional narratives that paint Catherine as either a \"rambunctious strumpet\" or a perpetual victim, advocating for a better understanding of her life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Misunderstood Girl:</strong></p><ul><li>Gareth Russell disputes the simplistic labels often attached to Catherine Howard, arguing for a more balanced view of her life and actions.</li><li>He presents evidence against the notion that Catherine was merely a victim or a promiscuous figure, highlighting her individuality and circumstances.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Theories and Misconceptions:</strong></p><ul><li>Russell critiques the rapid acceptance of the theory that Catherine was a victim of childhood and adolescent sexual abuse, which he believes lacks substantial evidence.</li><li>He discusses how this theory became entrenched, often overshadowing other aspects of Catherine's life.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Catherine's Relationships:</strong></p><ul><li>Highlights how Dereham's persistent and coercive behaviour post-relationship contributed to Catherine's downfall.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Historical Context and Sexual Morality:</strong></p><ul><li>Discusses the sexual morals of the Tudor period, including the concept of pre-contracts and the varying degrees of sexual permissiveness.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Howard Family:</strong></p><ul><li>Clarifies that the Howard family, including the Duke of Norfolk, did not actively push Catherine forward as a queen candidate.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Gareth Russell:</strong></p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/garethrussell1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@garethrussell1</a></li><li><strong>Young, Damned and Fair:</strong>&nbsp;The Life and Tragedy of Catherine Howard [<a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9780008128289\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">History Rage Bookshop</a>]</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Support History Rage on Patreon:</strong></p><p>You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/historyrage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.patreon.com/historyrage</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow History Rage on Social Media</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRage</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/HistoryRage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/HistoryRage</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Stay Angry, Stay Informed - History Rage</p>","author_name":"Paul Bavill"}