Two Queens, Two Tragedies: Empress Sisi & Queen Min
Explore the lives of Empress Sisi of Austria and Queen Min of Korea—two powerful women who defied tradition, navigated political intrigue, and fought for their nations' futures, only to meet tragic en...
23 Mar 202519min
Understanding Tudor Rebellions
In this episode, I’m joined by historian and author Helene Harrison to discuss her book Elizabethan Rebellions. We explore how every major rebellion in Elizabeth I’s reign can be traced back to one pi...
20 Mar 20251h 13min
Unmasking Lady Jane Grey? The Mystery of the Wrest Park Portrait
**Join us for a LIVE chat on Sunday, March 23rd (10am CDT/11am EDT/3pm GMT) on Zoom using passcode: 878586 Recent news suggests that the Wrest Park portrait may depict none other than Lady Jane Grey. ...
18 Mar 202550min
Women in Art: Artemisia Gentileschi & Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
Artemisia Gentileschi and Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun were two trailblazing women who defied societal expectations to make their mark in the art world. Artemisia, a Baroque master, channeled personal strug...
16 Mar 202516min
Catherine of Braganza: Loyalty, Politics, and Heartbreak
Catherine of Braganza, Charles II’s Portuguese queen, faced political turmoil, religious strife, and a scandalous court—yet her influence endured. In this episode, historian Susan Abernethy joins me t...
13 Mar 202553min
Women of the Spanish Monarchy
It's Women's History Month, and Dr. Emma joins me to explore the remarkable women of the Spanish monarchy. Get ready to dive into the stories of Katherine of Aragon (#KatherineofSpain), her mother, an...
11 Mar 20251h 2min
Pioneering Women: Ada Lovelace & Florence Nightingale
Ada Lovelace and Florence Nightingale came from different worlds but shared a determination to defy expectations and change history. Ada, the visionary mathematician, laid the groundwork for modern co...
9 Mar 202514min
Henry VIII & the Plantagenet Poles
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Adam Pennington to the show to discuss his new book, Henry VII and the Plantagenet Poles. We dive into the fascinating story of Margaret Pole and her children, exploring...
6 Mar 202558min
