Graffiti at the Tower of London – New Research at the Palaces
The Tower of London holds an incredible collection of historic graffiti, from the prisoners of the Tudor dynasty, right through to the 20th century. But there is still so much that we don't know about...
6 Jun 202420min
Outliers – Pinpricks of Light
Caroline Herschel stares at the stars. Recognition as an astronomer and scientist seems further away than even the most distant constellations. But her discovery of comets and her love for her work is...
23 Mai 202421min
Outliers – Secrets of the Bedchamber
Catalina served Katherine of Aragon for years, proudly, passionately, and loyally following her from Spain all the way to the side of King Henry VIII. But Henry's interest has turned. He is intent on ...
9 Mai 202429min
Outliers – Crack of Thunder
Leech is a man who knows about fire, how it burns and how it feels. But when Whitehall Palace, the largest palace in Europe, becomes the greatest kindling pile for a seemingly unquenchable blaze, even...
25 Apr 202421min
Outliers – Fresh Sweat and Cloves
As lady-in-waiting to an ageing queen and wife to a failed adventurer, Bess Raleigh has learnt to fight her corner against all adversity. Her life is spent in the shadow of the Tower of London with he...
11 Apr 202419min
Outliers – Mehmet and Peter
Outliers – Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. It's late spring in 1726 at Kensington Pa...
28 Mar 202419min
Henry VIII's Royal Progresses - New Research at the Palaces
The practice of journeying around the country on royal progress is one that monarchs used to strengthen their rule. But they can reveal a lot more than you'd think about kingship and queenship, even f...
14 Mar 202432min
Day in the Life of...A Yeoman Warder
The Yeoman Warders have guarded the Tower of London for 500 years, and is perhaps the oldest of jobs that still exists in our palaces today. In this final episode of a Day in the Life, we meet the Chi...
29 Feb 202424min
