Examining the Resources and Revenues of Royal Women
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by the incredible Dr. Ellie Woodacre to discuss an exciting project aimed at deepening our understanding of queenship and the resources available to royal women. This ...
13 Feb 202542min
Mary Tudor: The Forgotten Rose of the Tudor Court
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by the brilliant author and historian Amy McElroy to discuss her latest book on Mary Tudor, the sister of Henry VIII and dowager queen of France. Though often overshad...
11 Feb 20251h 9min
Fearless & Forgotten: The Lives of Lady Jane Franklin & Lady Hester Stanhope
Lady Jane Franklin and Lady Hester Stanhope defied 19th-century societal norms with their daring adventures and relentless curiosity. Lady Jane, wife of Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, became legen...
9 Feb 202523min
The King's Wife: Katherine of Aragon
Today, I'm joined by award-winning playwright Melisa Annis and multi-Grammy-nominated songwriter Jamie Floyd to dive into an exciting new Tudor musical you won’t want to miss—plus, get a sneak peek at...
6 Feb 202539min
Commoner and Yorkist Matriarch: Alice Chaucer
Today I am joined by historian and author Michele Schindler to discuss a rarity - a well-documented woman from history. Today we discuss Alice Chaucer. Book: What is Better Than a Good Woman? -- Becom...
4 Feb 202551min
Elisabeth-Charlotte, Duchess of Orléans: A Life in Letters and Intrigue
Elisabeth-Charlotte, Duchess of Orléans, was a woman of sharp wit, unflinching honesty, and fierce independence. Married into the French royal family, she navigated the intrigues of Louis XIV’s court ...
2 Feb 202516min
Murder in Anglo-Saxon England
*Attention: This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some. Today, I'm joined by historian and author Annie Whitehead to delve into the chilling tales of murder in Anglo-Saxon England. W...
30 Jan 202557min
Through Her Eyes: Women's Lives in the Tudor Era
In this episode, Rebecca sits down with historian and author Amy McElroy to delve into the fascinating lives of women in the Tudor era. Their conversation spans a variety of topics, including educatio...
28 Jan 202559min
