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Edward III: Life, Death, and Everything In Between
Edward III: Life, Death, and Everything In Between

In the second half of Edward III’s reign, he begins to shift into something far more complicated. Joined once again by Matt Lewis, we follow Edward t…

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The Illegitimate Daughters of King Henry I
The Illegitimate Daughters of King Henry I

In this episode, I’m joined by historian and author Sharon Bennett Connolly to explore the fascinating lives of the women featured in her new book, P…

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Historical TV: Brilliant… or Absolutely Bonkers?
Historical TV: Brilliant… or Absolutely Bonkers?

From lavish costumes and dramatic romances to wildly inaccurate timelines and completely unhinged plot twists, historical television gives us plenty …

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Edward III: The Crown's Bright New Hope
Edward III: The Crown's Bright New Hope

I'm joined once again by the brilliant historian Matt Lewis to hear the end of the story of Edward II, and then we move onto his son Edward III. As w…

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Mary Boleyn: Slandered, Seductive...or Simply Misunderstood?
Mary Boleyn: Slandered, Seductive...or Simply Misunderstood?

Mary Boleyn - the “great whore” of Tudor history…or the victim of a bad translation?

In this episode, we dig into one of the most misunderstood women …

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Edward II: A King Out of Place
Edward II: A King Out of Place

Edward II has often been remembered as a king who simply didn’t fit the role he inherited. In this episode, we trace his reign from the shadow of his…

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Katherine Swynford: From Mistress to Duchess
Katherine Swynford: From Mistress to Duchess

In this episode, I’m joined by historian Sharon Bennett Connolly to explore the life of Katherine Swynford - her relationship with John of Gaunt, the…

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Henry VII: What Ifs & Misconceptions
Henry VII: What Ifs & Misconceptions

What if Henry Tudor never made it out of England? What if Bosworth had gone differently? And how much of what we think we know about Henry VII is act…

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Edward I: Tyrant or Mastermind?
Edward I: Tyrant or Mastermind?

Was Edward I of England a brilliant reformer—or a ruthless tyrant?

In this episode, we dig into the life and reign of one of England’s most formidable…

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Myths & Misconceptions: Elizabeth Boleyn
Myths & Misconceptions: Elizabeth Boleyn

In this episode, I’m joined by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman to challenge everything you think you know about Elizabeth Boleyn.

If you’ve ever wondered whe…

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