The Medici Rise
A family of bankers takes over Florence, funds the Renaissance, and produces three popes and two queens of France. All from interest.
The Borgia Popes
A Spanish family buys the papacy and uses it to commit poisoning, incest rumors, and political assassinations. Cesare Borgia inspires Machiavelli.
Bloody Mary
Henry VIII's Catholic daughter takes the throne and burns 280 Protestants alive trying to drag England back to Rome. Dies childless five years later.
Elizabeth I
The 'Virgin Queen' rules England for 45 years, never marries, defeats the Spanish Armada, and turns a backwater into a superpower.
The Tsar and His Family Are Shot
Nicholas II, his wife, four daughters, and son are taken to a basement in Yekaterinburg and executed. The Romanov dynasty ends after 304 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Royal Families collection?
The Royal Families collection includes 5 stories: The Medici Rise, The Borgia Popes, Bloody Mary, Elizabeth I, The Tsar and His Family Are Shot. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Royal Families stories for free?
Yes! All 5 stories in the Royal Families collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Royal Families cover?
The Royal Families collection spans 1397 CE, 1492 CE, 1553 CE, 1558 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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