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Catherine of Braganza: Loyalty, Politics, and Heartbreak
Catherine of Braganza, Charles II’s Portuguese queen, faced political turmoil, religious strife, and a scandalous court—yet her influence endured. In…
1 year, 3 months ago
Women of the Spanish Monarchy
It's Women's History Month, and Dr. Emma joins me to explore the remarkable women of the Spanish monarchy. Get ready to dive into the stories of Kath…
1 year, 3 months ago
Pioneering Women: Ada Lovelace & Florence Nightingale
Ada Lovelace and Florence Nightingale came from different worlds but shared a determination to defy expectations and change history. Ada, the visiona…
1 year, 3 months ago
Henry VIII & the Plantagenet Poles
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Adam Pennington to the show to discuss his new book, Henry VII and the Plantagenet Poles. We dive into the fascinating…
1 year, 3 months ago
Jane Seymour & the House of Seymour: Power, Ambition, and Legacy
Today, I'm joined by the wonderful Carol-Ann Johnston for a fascinating discussion about Jane Seymour and her family. As you know, I have a soft spot…
1 year, 3 months ago
In the Service of the Crown: Ladies Who Served Tudor Queens
In honor of Women's History Month, today, I am airing a rerun episode where Dr. Nikki Clark joins me to discuss the ladies who served the Tudor queen…
1 year, 3 months ago
Eating with the Tudors
The wonderful Brigitte Webster returns to share her expertise on Tudor dining and cuisine! Did you know that in London, some people had homes without…
1 year, 3 months ago
Anne Boleyn's Psalter
The brilliant Sophie Bacchus-Waterman returns to the show to explore the fascinating story of Anne Boleyn's psalter. What exactly was a psalter? Who …
1 year, 3 months ago
Rivals, Rebels, and Royalty: Pauline Bonaparte & Maria Caroline of Austria
Pauline Bonaparte and Maria Carolina of Naples—two women with power, ambition, and a deep loathing for each other. One, Napoleon’s scandalous sister;…
1 year, 3 months ago
Discovering the Son of Queen Elizabeth I
Today, I’m joined by art historian Melanie V. Taylor to explore a fascinating theory—could a long-overlooked miniature actually depict the secret son…
1 year, 3 months ago