The Reputation of the Duchess of Somerset
On this episode I welcome Susan Higginbotham to discuss the reputation of Anne Stanhope - wife of Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector. Anne's behavior has always left a bad taste in my...
14 Mar 202227min
Hands-On History: Tudor Manor House
Heather Darsie is joined by Brigitte Webster, Experimental Food Historian, to discuss what it's like to run (and own) a Tudor manor home. Brigitte and her husband also run The Tudor and 17th Century E...
9 Mar 202218min
King Edward II of England with Kathryn Warner
Edward II is one the most talked about kings of England, but not for his bravery or his great accomplishments. Instead we have been told for centuries that it was a 'red-hot poker' that was his end. ...
3 Mar 20221h
Kateryn Parr with Dr. Linda Porter
As a queen consort of England, Kateryn Parr's history is often overshadowed by the events that allegedly occurred between her husband and Lady Elizabeth. The Victorian historians didn't help her reput...
28 Feb 202250min
London in the Time of the Tudors: Henry VIII - Part One
On this episode of A Brief History historian Christine Morgan begins the story of Henry VIII. This story is taken from this piece of work in the public domain: London in the Time of the Tudor. London...
23 Feb 202214min
The Relationship between Elizabeth I and James VI of Scotland
On this installment of Ask the Expert, Steph asks historian Steven Veerapen YOUR questions on the relationship between Elizabeth I and James VI of Scotland. There were some wonderful questions submitt...
17 Feb 202249min
Anne of Denmark with Dr. Susan Dunn-Hensley
A first time topic on the show, today I am joined by Dr. Susan Dunn-Hensley to discuss Anne of Denmark. Anne was the queen consort of King James VI of Scotland/James I of England and mother of King Ch...
14 Feb 202234min
London in the Time of the Tudors: Henry VII - Part Two
On this episode of A Brief History historian Christine Morgan completes the story of Henry VII from Episode #150. London in the Time of the Tudors was written by well-respected 19th century historia...
9 Feb 202210min
