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Parallel Lives: Margaret Beaufort & Mary, Queen of Scots
In this episode of Parallel Lives, we explore two women separated by a century yet bound by the same unrelenting drive for dynastic survival—Margaret…
7 months, 1 week ago
Myths & Misconceptions: Richard III
I’m joined by historian, presenter and author Matt Lewis to dig into the myths and misconceptions surrounding Richard III. From Shakespeare’s dramati…
7 months, 1 week ago
Threads of Power: From Emma of Normandy to Anne of Denmark
🔁 Encore Presentation: This fan-favorite episode originally aired in April 2025.
It's come to my attention that I post so much content that some episo…
7 months, 1 week ago
Parallel Lives: Anna of Cleves and Christina of Denmark
In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we explore Henry VIII’s fourth wife and the woman who famously refused him—on account of “a lack of heads.” Join us…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Margaret Beaufort: From Widow to Kingmaker
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Lauren Johnson to the show for the very first time! Honestly, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to have her on—b…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Ruled England
🔁 Encore Presentation: This fan-favorite episode originally aired in April 2025.
From humble beginnings in Ipswich to the heights of royal power, Thom…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Parallel Lives: Anne Boleyn & Kateryn Parr
In this episode of Parallel Lives, Rebecca Larson and Dr. Emma Cahill Marron explore two of Henry VIII’s most remarkable queens — Anne Boleyn and Kat…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Queen's Husband: Philip II of Spain (Series, Ep. 2)
Welcome back to The Queen’s Husband with historian Dr. Linda Porter.
In this series, we uncover the lives of the powerful — and often complicated — me…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Parallel Lives: Mary, Queen of Scots & Ana de Mendoza y de Silva, Princess of Éboli
Two powerful women — one a queen, the other a princess — both bound by beauty, intrigue, and political peril.
In this episode of Parallel Lives, we ex…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Executed Queens: Mary, Queen of Scots, Anne Boleyn, Katheryn Howard & Jane Grey
Today I’m joined by PhD student and author Conor Byrne for a fascinating discussion about Mary, Queen of Scots, Anne Boleyn, Katheryn Howard, and Lad…
8 months ago