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Barbara Villiers: The Great Survivor
Today the lovely Andrea Zuvich joins me to discuss the topic of her new book, A Life of Barbara Villiers, Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress. Barbar…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Princess Who Risked Everything for the Reformation: Renée of France
In this episode I uncover the story of Renée of France, a princess who defied royal expectations and embraced the Protestant Reformation. Despite bei…
1 year, 7 months ago
Rebecca & Dr. Emma: Just Plain Weird
This episode is a bit of a whirlwind, but in the best way! We recorded it last week on my birthday as a fun project with two close friends. I'll admi…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Princes in the Tower and Lambert Simnel
Matthew Lewis joins me once again to dive into his favorite topic—the Princes in the Tower. This enduring mystery never fails to captivate, but I hav…
1 year, 7 months ago
Anne of Gloucester: Daughter of a Traitor
In this episode, we explore the life of Anne of Gloucester, granddaughter of King Edward III and a key figure in late medieval England. From her nobl…
1 year, 8 months ago
Kateryn Parr: In Life and Film
Today, I am joined by the lovely Bonnie Beadle of the Queen Katherine Parr Society to discuss the last wife of Henry VIII in life and in film. This f…
1 year, 8 months ago
Elizabeth Boleyn: Anne's Mother Revealed
Today I am joined by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman to discuss Elizabeth Boleyn, the mother of Anne Boleyn. For centuries, she has loomed in the shadows of …
1 year, 8 months ago
The Queen and the Countess: How Mary Tudor and Margaret Douglas Shaped a Dynasty
In this episode, we explore the lives of two powerful Tudor women—Mary Tudor, Queen of France, and Margaret Douglas, the influential daughter of Marg…
1 year, 8 months ago
Spymaster's Daughter: Frances Walsingham
Today I welcome author Tony Riches to the show to discuss his research into the daughter of Queen Elizabeth's spymaster, Francis Walsingham. His daug…
1 year, 8 months ago
Uprising of 1381: The Peasants' Revolt Uncovered
History has a way of repeating itself. In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Lewis to explore just that. While the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 may seem…
1 year, 8 months ago