Podcast Episodes

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 explore the chaotic and combustible months - and the me…

Published on 2 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 Mukhoty, Suzannah explores Akbar's journey from ro…

Published on 2 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 Dr. Matthew Steggle to hear how new digital tools a…

Published on 2 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 years ago this year. They question how Austen's novels…

Published on 2 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 deaths in Tudor England. In the 16th century, everyday…

Published on 2 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 Isabella's incredible journey from a well-educated n…

Published on 2 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 jewels from around the world. Handed over to antique…

Published on 3 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 Tudor statesman's demise. Despite his silence abo…

Published on 3 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 for All Seasons? Or was he the stubborn zealot de…

Published on 3 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 intriguing life of John Dee, his mysterious meetings …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago