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The Queen's Husband: William III (Series)
It’s been a little while since our last installment in this series - and Dr. Porter begins by explaining the reason for the delay.
In today’s episode,…
3 months ago
What If James IV and Margaret Tudor Left No Living Child?
There are big “what-ifs” in history… and then there are the ones that quietly change everything.
In this episode, we ask: What if Margaret Tudor had n…
3 months ago
The Lost Princes...and the Daughter No One Knew
Today would normally be a Dr. Emma & Me episode, but as many of you know from the last show and the notes here on Patreon, the series is on a brief h…
3 months, 1 week ago
Blood, Birth, and the Crown: Royal Childbirth in the Middle Ages
In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Michèle Schindler to explore one of the most dangerous - and politically charged - experiences in mediev…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What If Queen Mary I Had a Son? (Off the Record)
There are so many “what ifs” in history - but this one may have reshaped the world. What if Mary I had given birth to a healthy son who survived? In …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Making of Spain: From the Romans to the Catholic Monarchs
Dr. Emma & Me is pressing pause for now as Emma takes some time for herself. We appreciate your kindness and respect for her privacy during this seas…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Henry Wotton: Wit, Secrecy, and the Art of Diplomacy
In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Carol Rutter to explore the fascinating life of Henry Wotton - diplomat, poet, wit, and master of survival i…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What If Henry VIII Had Died in 1513?
What if Henry VIII had died while campaigning in France? This episode started with what felt like an obvious answer—but quickly turned into a far mor…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Parallel Lives: Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I
In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we explore one of history’s most iconic mother - daughter pairings: Anne Boleyn and her daughter, Elizabeth I. Eliz…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
A Life She Never Chose: Mary of Modena and the Courage to Endure
In this episode, we step into the glittering yet deeply unstable world of the Restoration court through the life of Mary of Modena - a woman whose de…
3 months, 4 weeks ago