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Exchanging Favors: New Year's Gifts in Tudor Times
In the 16th century, traditions looked quite different from today. Instead of exchanging gifts on Christmas Day, the Tudors celebrated this custom on…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Iron Queen: Margaret's Quest to Unite Scandinavia
Discover the extraordinary story of Margaret of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden—an unstoppable queen whose political brilliance forged the Kalmar Union a…
1 year, 5 months ago
The King's Mistress: Anne Boleyn
Professor Tracy Adams joins us for an insightful discussion about the term "mistress" and its historical implications. Was Anne Boleyn truly "the oth…
1 year, 5 months ago
Yuletide Through Tudor Eyes: Christmas Traditions Unwrapped
Join Rebecca as she chats with Dr. James Taffe in this festive (revisit) episode, diving into the captivating world of Tudor Christmas. Discover how …
1 year, 5 months ago
Pirate Queens: Jeanne de Clisson and Grace O’Malley
Set sail with us as we uncover the fierce tales of Jeanne de Clisson, the Lioness of Brittany, and Grace O’Malley, Ireland’s Pirate Queen. These fear…
1 year, 5 months ago
Mothers of Kings: Women Behind the Power
Join us as Anne Garthwaite returns to explore the compelling lives of the mothers of kings: Cecily Neville, Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Woodville, a…
1 year, 5 months ago
Heads Will Roll: Exploring Tudor Executions
Discover the grim tales of those who met their fate on the executioner’s block and the political intrigue behind these brutal acts. This episode reve…
1 year, 5 months ago
Medieval Powerhouses: Eleanor of Aquitaine and Blanche of Castille
In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary lives of Eleanor of Aquitaine and her granddaughter Blanche of Castile. From Eleanor’s influence as …
1 year, 5 months ago
The Birth of a Renaissance Queen
Think you know everything about Katherine of Aragon? Think again! In this episode, we’re unraveling the mystery of her real birthdate and diving into…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Woman Behind Anne Boleyn's Maids: A New Tudor Discovery
Who was the mysterious woman behind Anne Boleyn’s maids? Join me as I sit down with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman, whose groundbreaking article unveils the…
1 year, 6 months ago