Edmund Beaufort: The Man History Got Wrong
*Matt has the week off, so I invited Mike back to discuss someone who may or may not come up in my next conversation with Matt on Henry VI.For generations, Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, has been ...
18 Jun 1h 14min
The House of Boleyn: History Meets Fiction
Lately, I've been on a historic fiction kick. I read so much non-fiction that it's an absolute pleasure when I can just sit back and let a story tells itself without taking notes.Today, I welcome back...
16 Jun 48min
Educating the Tudors: The Blind Poet, the French Linguist, and the Loyal Martyr
When we think of Tudor education, names like Erasmus and Roger Ascham often come to mind. But they weren't the only men shaping the minds of England's future kings, queens, and nobles.In this episode,...
14 Jun 1h 4min
Henry V: England's Last Warrior King
Matt Lewis is back and I have a little fun with him at the beginning of the episode.This time, Matt teaches us all about Henry V and his ongoing quest for power and greatness. I could not help but men...
11 Jun 1h 13min
The Life and the Career of the Black Prince
The Black Prince is one of the most famous figures of the Middle Ages - but how much do we really know about the man behind the legend?In this episode, I'm joined by historian Dr. Michael Jones to exp...
9 Jun 1h 2min
John Skelton: Poet, Tutor, and Troublemaker
John Skelton is one of the most fascinating figures of the Tudor age - and somehow, one of the most overlooked. Poet, scholar, tutor to the future Henry VIII, and professional troublemaker, Skelton sp...
7 Jun 1h
The Daughters of King Stephen
Finally, Matt Lewis took the hint and didn't show up today! Just kidding - he was busy this week but will be back next week to chat about Henry V with me.Today, my medieval fill-in guest is Sharon Ben...
4 Jun 43min
Women's Networks in Medieval England
What happens when we stop looking at medieval queens as isolated figures and start looking at the women around them?In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lacey Bonar Hull to explore the powerful networks...
2 Jun 55min
