Teasel's Tudor Trivia - Heart Burial

In today's edition of Teasel's Tudor Trivia, historian Claire Ridgway, with the help and supervision of Teasel the dog, looks at the practice of heart and entrails burial.

Was it common to bury the heart and entrails separately from the rest of the body in medieval and Tudor times?

Why would people have their organs and body buried separately?

Claire (and Teasel!) answer these questions and also give real examples, including those of prominent Tudor people and royalty.

[pollydolly]

She's loving the lap more now that she's settled in with the family, bless her!

[kazoolibra]

I can see who Teasal's mommie is!!! She is completely comfy and safe in your arms....dollbaby!

[amandaclairmont]

Interesting video. I had thought the custom of burying the heart and entrails separately odd, but you give sound reasons for it. Thanks Claire and Teasel.

[lhzook]

Thank you Teasel for another interesting tidbit of trivia!

[BlackCatMargie]

Thank you Teasel! You are such a clever dog!

[Odanti]

Hi Teasel and Claire, Teasel it is great that you have finally settled in to your new home with Claire.
I just wanted you to know that I bought two Teasel shirts in pink. I got the sweatshirt and a T shirt in pink and I love them. I also bought a coffee cup with your picture on it.
I get some many compliments when I wear either shirt. ❤️
I was so surprised how fast I got my order..
Thanks again Teasel. ❤️❤️❤️

[nancyring]

What a lovely surprise!! Thank you, Teasel and Claire!!❤️👑

[joanrankin]

What a sweet little dog!😍 Interesting topic as well!

[Lyndell-P]

🇦🇺🦘 What a lovely surprise! 💗 Turned on my Tablet, and there you were. How wonderful 🐕 and great to see Teasel again, 'supervising' this very interesting topic.

Given that so many did die very far from home, it makes sense that body parts were buried elsewhere. Also, if a body 'lay in state' it could do so for longer (until burial). All else, explained about this practice, made sense too.

Thank you Teasel (have you chased any cats recently 🐈🐾🐕 ? ) .. and thank you Claire 💕👑👍 Bye all 🌐👋

[pammf]

Always great to see Teasel. ( were you wearing a Teasel sweatshirt was interesting and looking forward to next installment

[annettefournier]

Thanks Claire, Teasle and Tim. Take care.

[juliewilson]

I’d never really heard of this practical reason, so thanks very interesting. Teasel is very cute and informative too 😜!!

[pheart]

Thanks, Teasel, for all your research!

[jaynesouthall]

I love looking at teasel he is listening intensely his so loves claire. He shows a great interest in today's history Tudor. Interesting today never knew any of these facts.. intriguing about entrails n heart burial. Thanks claire .

[jodisue]

Very interesting and informative. Thanks Claire and Teasel!💜

[norbertlewandowski]

Thank you for explaining all that! I wondered but never thought to ask.

[jumaris]

Greetings from California
Claire you both look the picture perfect!!
Stay safe ❤️ love the topic. !!

[chiaroscuroamore]

What a lovely surprise!!
Hello Teasel and Claire and the other fur babies.
You answered my question of whether common people did the same thing.

Can’t wait for the next instalment

[cherylreed]

Lovely to see you & Teasel working together again...Happy healthy New Year to you both & all the family 😁😘

[randyherbrechtsmeier]

Great Job Miss Teasle!!! You answer my Next Question. How? Interesting Stuff. Thanks, Young Lady