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A Victorian Crisis: The Great Stink
During the reign of Queen Victoria, a public health crisis loomed over the city of London. Today we take a brief look at The Great Stink of London.
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Tudor Bad Boy: The Earl of Surrey
On this episode of A Brief History we look at the life of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey. Surrey was the 16th-century version of a rock star, with par…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Children of Juana of Castile
As we delve deeper into the rich tapestry of the Spanish monarchy, our focus shifts today to the offspring of Juana of Castile. Yet, in true fashion,…
2 years, 1 month ago
This Week in Royal History: May 6-12
Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be …
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The Household of Lady Jane Grey
In this episode, a friend to the show Dr. James Taffe joins us to discuss one of the most intriguing women in Tudor history, Lady Jane Grey. Sit back…
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Fun Guy: Sir Henry Guildford and Tudor Court
Guess what's on today's agenda? It's none other than Sir Henry Guildford, the life of the Tudor party! But hey, our chatter won't stop there; we're d…
2 years, 1 month ago
Tragedy Strikes: Lisbon, Portugal
After all the Spanish monarchy talk lately (and mentions of Lisbon), I saw fit to replay this episode for you. Such a tragic event!
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The Royal Temptress: Isabella of Angoulême
In this revisit episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on this journey of discovery,…
2 years, 1 month ago
Influential Women Who Shaped England and Spain
Dr. Emma returns to examine the influential women who shaped England and Spain. This was such a fun topic and I know you'll enjoy it!
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2 years, 1 month ago
This Week in Royal History: April 22-28
Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be …
2 years, 1 month ago