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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
How Empress Theodora and Lola Montez Redefined Power
Separated by centuries but united by boldness, Empress Theodora and Lola Montez shattered societal expectations to transform scandal into power. In t…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Midwife's Tale: Pregnancy and Birth in Tudor England
Today, I’m joined by trained midwife and author Brigitte Barnard for a fascinating deep dive into pregnancy and childbirth in Tudor England. We’ll ex…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Daughters of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Sharon Bennett Connolly as we turn our attention to the often-overlooked daughters of Eleanor of Aq…
1 year, 1 month ago
John Dee: Tudor Polymath
Today, we dive into the extraordinary life of John Dee — mathematician, astrologer, alchemist, and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. A true Renaissance p…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fashion, Portraits, and Power: Anna of Denmark
Today, Dr. Jemma Field returns to join Dr. Emma and me for a fascinating discussion about Anna of Denmark—her fashion, her portraits, and the influen…
1 year, 1 month ago
Echoes of Justice: The Silent Power of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Sophia Singh
This episode explores the remarkable stories of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Sophia Duleep Singh—two women of royal lineage who challenged the expectatio…
1 year, 1 month ago
Harold Godwinson: The Last Anglo-Saxon King
In this episode, we journey back in time—long before the Tudors—to the final days of the Anglo-Saxon era and the dawn of the medieval age with Willia…
1 year, 1 month ago
Misjudged Monarch: Queen Mary I of England
Whenever I have the opportunity to debunk myths or bring to light the real history I am in my happy place. Dr. Johanna Strong joined me to look at Ma…
1 year, 2 months ago
Sisterhood & Secrets: Women's Friendships in Early Modern England
Female friendship in the Early Modern Period is often misunderstood. This episode explores the deep bonds between aristocratic and upper-middle-class…
1 year, 2 months ago