E187 - 187. Gay Love, Betrayal, Murder, Scandal And The Bible The Legacy of King James I Part 2
Published: June 1, 2026
Duration: 37:12
A king haunted by controversy. A court drowning in secrets. And a murder so scandalous it helped poison the English crown itself.
Long before the King James Bible shaped the English speaking world, King James I was navigating a palace fueled by forbidden desire, ruthless ambition, and deadly political games. James grew up isolated, abused, and desperate for affection. As an adult, he openly surrounded himself with powerful male favorites in a country where accusations of same-sex intimacy could lead to execution under the Buggery Act. But when his handsome favorite Robert Carr became entangled with...