Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTorture at the Tower of London
The Tower of London is almost synonymous with the idea of torture, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries. When we think of this iconic historic s…
1 year, 3 months ago
New Research with Lucy Worsley - Floating Palaces: Royal Yachts
In this mini-series on new research at our palaces, PhD student Ellis Huddart joins Lucy Worsley to explore the history of the Royal Yacht.
Ellis' Ph…
1 year, 4 months ago
New Research with Lucy Worsley - Queen Victoria's Library
In this mini-series on new research at our palaces, PhD student Gabrielle Fields joins Lucy Worsley to explore the life of Queen Victoria through the…
1 year, 4 months ago
New Research with Lucy Worsley – The Multiple Identities of Mary II
In this mini-series on new research at our palaces, Dr Holly Marsden joins Lucy Worsley to explore the many identities of Mary II, disentangling her …
1 year, 5 months ago
History of Christmas at the Palaces
From Tudor and Medieval Christmas tide celebrations, to Queen Victoria and Albert's newer traditions, we're re-releasing our Christmas episode to rev…
1 year, 5 months ago
Elizabeth I – Gloriana, the Virgin Queen
Elizabeth I's propaganda images of Gloriana and the Virgin Queen have hugely impacted her reputation as the last Tudor Monarch. Yet the twilight year…
1 year, 6 months ago
Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots
Elizabeth I's relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots is perhaps the most pivotal of her entire life, and yet they never met.
In this second episode…
1 year, 6 months ago
Elizabeth I - The Women Who Shaped a Queen
Elizabeth I was profoundly shaped by the women around her, and this series will explore these pivotal relationships throughout her life.
Joint Chief…
1 year, 7 months ago
Introducing Elizabeth I - The Women Who Shaped A Queen - NEW SERIES
This new three-part series on the Historic Royal Palaces Podcast will explore Elizabeth I, and the women who shaped a queen.
Joint Chief Curator Trac…
1 year, 7 months ago
James I and the Witch Hunts: A War on Women?
When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, he sparked the English witch hunts into a fire. They would become one of the larges…
1 year, 7 months ago