Episode notes
On this day in Tudor history, 16th April 1550, alchemist, apothecary and physician Francis Anthony was born, probably in London. He had a rather eventful life, being imprisoned on several occasions, and he made his fortune from his invention "aurum potabile", drinkable gold, which he claimed had amazing curative powers.
Find out more about Francis Anthony and why he ended up in prison in today's talk from Tudor history author, Claire Ridgway.
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/UPf24CDIVTo
Also on this day in Tudor history, 16th April 1570, Gunpowder Plot conspirator Guy Fawkes was baptised in York. Find out more about him in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/RnNN-0feKgI