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Prelude to the English Civil War
Episode 439
What drives a nation to civil war? Why would a king turn on his own Parliament? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Jonathan Healey to explo…
10 months, 1 week ago
Akbar, the Great Mughal
Episode 438
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discusses the remarkable life of Akbar the Great, one of history's most impressive emperors. Together with historian Ira …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Shakespeare's Family: New Discoveries
Episode 437
Did the women in Shakespeare’s life—his wife, sister, and daughters—shape his story more than we realise? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by D…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Jane Austen & the Reformation
Episode 436
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Roger E. Moore to explore the lesser-known historical context of the works of Jane Austen, born 250 year…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Accidental Deaths in Tudor England
Episode 435
**This episode includes descriptions of accidental deaths**
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb investigates the grim but fascinating world of accidental deat…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Isabella d’Este: Renaissance Influencer
Episode 434
Discover the captivating life of Isabella d'Este with Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and acclaimed novelist and historian Sarah Dunant. They discuss Is…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Mystery of the Cheapside Hoard
Episode 433
In June 1912, two workmen made a discovery in the London mud that would stun the antiquarian world: a hoard of gold, pearls, rubies, emeralds, and je…
11 months ago
Fall of Thomas More
Episode 432
In the second of our special episodes exploring the rise and fall of Sir Thomas More, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Joanne Paul chart the great…
11 months ago
Rise of Thomas More
Episode 431
Thomas More is one of the most famous and controversial figures in English history. Was he truly the saintly man of conscience, immortalised by A Man…
11 months, 1 week ago
John Dee's Angels
Episode 430
Was an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I communicating with angels? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw to explore the int…
11 months, 1 week ago