Henry VIII, Elizabeth I & the Shocking Origins of Virginia - Walter Raleigh, the Lost Colony, and the Queen Who Never Married

Have To Know History - What do six wives, a lost colony, and a queen who never married have to do with the state of Virginia?

This fast-paced 7-minute episode unpacks how one king’s obsession with a male heir reshaped religion, rattled Europe, and led—indirectly—to the naming of Virginia. From Henry VIII’s six wives to Elizabeth I’s iconic reign as the “Virgin Queen,” and the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, this is history with high stakes and royal drama. This is Have to Know History — short, surprising stories from the past that you just have to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes full of bold stories, bizarre twists, and unforgettable characters.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – Why Henry VIII Wanted a Son

01:18 – The Break with the Catholic Church

02:31 – Six Wives in Six Lines

03:05 – Queen Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen

04:20 – Sir Walter Raleigh & Roanoke

05:54 – Virginia: A State Named for a Queen?

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