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Margaret Cavendish: More Than "Mad Madge"
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Margaret Cavendish—17th-century duchess, writer, philosopher, and fearless trailblazer. From ro…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives - Juana of Castile and Anne Boleyn
We're back with the second episode in our Parallel Lives series, and this time we're exploring the unexpected connections between Juana of Castile an…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Medieval Princesses: The Daughters of King John
King John’s legacy is often overshadowed by failure, but his daughters left a far more fascinating mark. In this episode, we explore the lives of his…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Caroline Ansbach: The Woman Behind George II
What do Voltaire, smallpox, and royal scandal have in common? Queen Caroline of Ansbach. In this episode, we uncover the story of the brilliant, bold…
1 year ago
Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives - Isabel of Castile and Katherine of Aragon
Welcome to the very first official episode of Dr. Emma and Me! Today, we're exploring the fascinating parallel lives of Katherine of Aragon and her f…
1 year ago
Minds Behind the Monarchy: Cromwell, Reform, and Religion
This episode goes far beyond Thomas Cromwell. Join us as we explore the shifting tides of religion in Tudor England—from the ruthless politics of the…
1 year ago
King James and the Devil's Work
Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Steven Veerapen to unravel how the fear and condemnation of witchcraft evolved from the reign of Henry VIII to…
1 year ago
Tudor Women in Portraiture
Today, I’m joined by the lovely Sylvia Barbara Soberton for a fascinating conversation about Tudor women in portraiture. We explore the stories behin…
1 year ago
Not Just a Second Choice: The Woman Who Made Mozart Immortal
He was meant to marry her sister, but fate had other plans. In this episode, we uncover the remarkable life of Constance Mozart, the woman history of…
1 year ago
The Women Who Influenced Henry VIII
Dr. Emma and I explore the powerful women who shaped Henry VIII’s world. While history often highlights the men who influenced him, today we turn our…
1 year ago