Formidable Women of Medieval Europe
In this episode, I’m joined by historian and author Susan Abernethy to discuss her new book on the women who helped build — and ultimately transform — the Burgundian state.We explore the powerful wive...
6 Jan 51min
Off the Record: What if Anne Boleyn Never Married Henry VIII?
Welcome to the very first episode of Off the Record! Join Amy McElroy and Rebecca Larson as they dive into one of history’s biggest “what ifs”: what if Anne Boleyn had never married Henry VIII? Who mi...
4 Jan 49min
Historical Tinder: Mary I & Reginald Pole
Swipe right or swipe left? 👀In this episode of Historical Tinder, Rebecca is joined by Dr. Peter Stiffell, stepping in for Dr. Emma, to ask one tantalizing question: what if Mary I had married her lo...
1 Jan 55min
Teaching the Tudors: Humanists, Tutors, and Power
When a listener asked for an episode on humanists, I couldn’t have asked for better timing. Amy McElroy has just written a book on Erasmus and is now deep into another on humanist educators in England...
30 Des 202552min
Historical What-Ifs: The Marriage Edition
What happens when you change just one moment in history—and let the consequences unfold?In today’s episode, we explore how a single altered decision can change everything. From political ripple effect...
25 Des 202553min
Conquest, Kidnapping, and Noble Power
Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Sharon Bennett Connolly to explore the first earls of Surrey—though that isn’t the name they would have recognized. To their contemporaries, they were the earls of W...
23 Des 202559min
A Brief History: The Great Fire of London
ALL NEW EPISODES COMING THIS TUESDAY (DEC 23 & 25TH)!The Great Fire destroyed much of the great city of London. In this episode we uncover the tinderbox conditions that led to the blaze, explore the d...
21 Des 202511min
The Eleanors: From Aquitaine to Castile (Replay)
This is a replay episode from a bit earlier this year. Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to record a new episode this week. In addition, I've been getting requests for information on Elea...
18 Des 202557min
