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Episode 288: Dudley and the English Reformation
Season 1 Episode 286
In this episode, Dudley, the Earl of Warwick, now dominates the Privy Council. As a result, the pace of religious reform decidedly quickens. The Mass…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 287: Upheaval
Season 1 Episode 285
Somerset survived his brother's poorly planned coup, but this time he won't be so lucky. The enclosure crisis continues to rock England and today tha…
1 year, 11 months ago
Mirrors of Greatness: Churchill and the Leaders Who Shaped Him
Season 1
Today I sit down with historian David Reynolds and talk about his latest book: Mirrors of Greatness: Churchill and the Leaders Who Shaped Him.
Winston…
1 year, 11 months ago
Vietnam: A New History
Season 1
Today I sit down with Christopher Goscha to discuss his new book, Vietnam: A New History.
In Vietnam, Christopher Goscha tells the full history of Vi…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 286: The Lord Admiral Falls
Season 1 Episode 286
In this episode, we return to England. Edward VI is still a teenager and not in control of his own realm. His uncle, the Lord Protector Somerset, is …
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 285: Henri II, King of France
Season 1 Episode 285
Henry takes command determined not to repeat his father's mistakes. Catherine, at his side, does her best to help him while continuing to battle Dian…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 284: A New King
Season 1 Episode 284
Francois, the Dauphin and heir to the throne of France, abruptly dies. Suddenly, Henry becomes first in line to inherit the throne of France. Henry a…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 283: Henry and Catherine
Season 1 Episode 283
Henry, Duke of Orleans, and Catherine de' Medici are destined to become the King and Queen of France. But you would not have thought so at the beginn…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 282: The New Josiah
Season 1 Episode 282
Edward's coronation sets off a wave of religious reforms. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy with Lord Somerset as Protector - least of all his own…
2 years ago
Bonus: Warfare in the Crusades
Season 1
It is time to talk to historian Nic Morton again, we last discussed the Mongols and today are talking about the Crusades and crusading warfare. We ta…
2 years ago