![]() ![]() ![]() This was a century of fierce religious conflict that was defined by rivalry between the competing powers of state battling for supremacy. That Gunpowder is shockingly violent is undeniable, but what is also undeniable is that it provides an authentic glimpse into the real, raw world that 17th-century people had to endure. What’s more, it is only by understanding this past that we can begin to fully understand the religious persecutions of our history and the country we live in today. Dramas such as Gunpowder (and, indeed, Peaky Blinders and Harlots) provide a crucial insight into a violent past that modern Brits need to confront. But when it comes to history on television, too often the brutal reality of everyday life is brushed under the sumptuous carpets of romantic period dramas – from the endless productions of Jane Austen novels to comfortable Sunday evening shows such as Downton Abbey, Poldark and Victoria. ![]()
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