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Beyond Fiction: The Real Story of Anthony Woodville
In this episode, I’m joined by Danie Burton to uncover the true story of Elizabeth Woodville’s eldest brother, Anthony Woodville. Far more complex an…
1 year, 7 months ago
Poisonous Plots, Royal Pregnancies, and Deadly Diseases
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back Sylvia Barbara Soberton as we dive into the medical mysteries of the Tudor era—from deadly poison pl…
1 year, 7 months ago
Unseen Legacies: Catherine of York and Claude of France
In this episode, we uncover the lives of two royal women, Catherine of York and Claude of France. Despite political turmoil and personal challenges, …
1 year, 7 months ago
Helen of Troy: The Legendary Beauty Who Brought a City to Its Knees
I have been looking into Greek Mythology more lately and was fascinated by the story of Helen of Troy. I hope I do the story justice, and I also hope…
1 year, 7 months ago
Medieval Beauty: Medieval Beauty: Secrets, Standards, and Surprising Trends
Ever wondered what beauty looked like in the Medieval era? In this episode, we reveal the unexpected secrets behind achieving that flawless, pale com…
1 year, 7 months ago
Royal Contrasts: Marie Antoinette’s Scandalous Reign and Francis I’s Quiet Leadership
Marie Antoinette and Francis I of the Two Sicilies—two figures from the same extended royal family—led lives that were both interconnected and stark…
1 year, 7 months ago
Whispers of Poison: Stories of Suspected Fatal Doses
This episode has been a long time coming and I'm so excited that it is finally here! I wanted to do a Halloween episode but sometimes I think those g…
1 year, 7 months ago
Pages from the Past: The Stories Documents Tell
Today, Sophie Bacchus-Waterman joined me again to chat about historical documents and their efforts to make them available to everyone. But that's no…
1 year, 7 months ago
Queens of Survival: The Catherines Who Shaped Dynasties
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the lives of two powerful women who shaped European history—Catherine of Valois, the mother of the Tudor dynast…
1 year, 7 months ago
Intrigue and Loyalty: Jane Boleyn and the Tudor Royal Household
Today, we revisit my conversation with Dr. James Taffe on the endlessly intriguing Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford. After the execution of her husband, Ge…
1 year, 7 months ago