The Queen's Husband: George of Denmark (Series)
After exploring the husbands of Mary, Queen of Scots, Mary I of England, and Mary II of England, we now arrive at the final Stuart queen—Queen Anne—and the often-overlooked man at her side: Prince Geo...
14 Huhti 51min
Men Behaving Badly: Tudor Style
What does bad behavior really look like in Tudor England? In this episode, we take a sharp look at the men who pushed ambition, ego, and survival just a little too far.Charles Brandon turns marriage i...
12 Huhti 55min
The Runaway Nun & the Exiled Princess
What happens to the daughters of a king after everything falls apart?In this episode, we step into the turbulent aftermath of 1066 and follow the extraordinary—and often overlooked—lives of Gunhild of...
9 Huhti 57min
The Complicated Rule of Mary, Queen of Scots
This week, I’m joined by historian Dr. Steven Veerapen for a deep dive into one of history’s most fascinating—and controversial—figures: Mary, Queen of Scots.Was Mary a reckless romantic… or a ruler n...
7 Huhti 1h 12min
Marriage Edition: Good, Bad, and the Ugly
What makes a marriage work - especially in a world where love was often optional and politics were everything?In this episode of Off the Record, Amy and I dive into the messy, fascinating world of mar...
5 Huhti 1h 9min
King John & His Brilliant Sisters
My brother from another mother, Matt Lewis, is back—and we’re continuing the story of the children of Henry II of England (and Eleanor of Aquitaine). But since King John was…well…such an idiot, we dec...
2 Huhti 1h 9min
The Scandalous Wives of Edward Seymour
Edward Seymour is often remembered as the powerful Lord Protector who ruled during the minority of Edward VI—but what about the women behind him?In this episode, we’re turning the spotlight onto the w...
31 Maalis 56min
What If Thomas More Chose Exile Over Execution?
In this episode, we spin off from our recent discussion on who was truly safe under Henry VII - and turn the spotlight on Thomas More. What if he had made a different choice? Instead of staying, what ...
29 Maalis 56min
