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Bess Throckmorton: Duty, Love, and Scandal
In this episode, we explore Tony Riches' Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman, uncovering the life of Bess Throckmorton, a woman who captured Sir Walter Raleigh'…
1 year ago
Blood, Betrayal, and the Crown: The Life of Anne Neville
Anne Neville’s life was anything but ordinary. Born to the powerful “Kingmaker” Earl of Warwick, she survived exile, two royal marriages, civil war, …
1 year ago
Reflections in Silver: The Art and Legacy of Clara Peeters
Alejandro Vergara-Sharp’s upcoming book Clara Peeters explores the life and work of the pioneering Flemish still-life painter. As one of the few wome…
1 year ago
Erasmus: Humanist, Critic, Legend
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Amy McElroy for a deep dive into the fascinating life of Erasmus of Rotterdam! This conversation wa…
1 year ago
Joan of Kent: The Woman Who Dared to Marry a Prince
In this episode, we dive into the dramatic and controversial life of Joan of Kent—daughter of scandal, wife of two men at once, and mother to a futur…
1 year ago
The Love Triangle that Shaped a Dynasty
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back historian and author Helene Harrison for a captivating discussion on the love triangle that changed the course of…
1 year, 1 month ago
Shakespeare and the Magical Tree
Today, I'm joined by Shakespeare lecturer and author Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones for a fascinating conversation about one historical figure who has lon…
1 year, 1 month ago
Agnes Waterhouse and the Birth of England’s Witch Trials
In 1566, Agnes Waterhouse became one of the first woman executed for witchcraft in England. Accused of killing her neighbor with the help of a talkin…
1 year, 1 month ago
Portraying Power: Anthonis Mor at the Court of Mary I
Dr. Peter Stiffell joins guest host Dr. Emma for a fascinating discussion on the work of Anthonis Mor at the court of Queen Mary I. Together, they ex…
1 year, 1 month ago
Thomas Wolsey: From Butcher's Son to Cardinal
Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Alison Weir to dive into the fascinating life of Thomas Wolsey. If you’ve ever thought Wolsey was boring, this epi…
1 year, 1 month ago