Ruth Goodman paints a stark picture of the Victorian working-class diet. In the South, plain bread ruled the table. In the North? Perhaps a little more nutrition from potatoes and oats. Ruth is the presenter of our HistoryExtra Academy series Victorian Life. Watch the six-part video series at historyextra.com/academy/victorian-life/ 📸 Getty | HistoryExtra

We all know Henry VIII caused plenty of drama at court, but have you ever wondered how ordinary Tudors lived their day-to-day lives? Join Ruth Goodman for an exciting new HistoryExtra Academy series on Tudor life, launching 13 October. Download the HistoryExtra app and get started. | HistoryExtra

34K reactions · 1K shares | Think you know the Tudors? Think again. From maypole mishaps to what went on in the bedroom, join Ruth Goodman in our upcoming HistoryExtra series that uncovers the real Tudor world. Discover more at historyextra.com/tudorlife. | HistoryExtra | Facebook

580K views · 11K reactions | Ruth Goodman explains how, despite her reputation for revolutionising hospital hygiene, Florence Nightingale based her methods on outdated theories. Ruth is the presenter of our HistoryExtra Academy series Victorian Life. Watch the six-part video series at historyextra.com/academy/victorian-life/ | HistoryExtra | Facebook