Blood, Birth, and the Crown: Royal Childbirth in the Middle Ages

John Skelton is one of the most fascinating figures of the Tudor age - and somehow, one of the most overlooked. Poet, scholar, tutor to the future Henry VIII, and professional troublemaker, Skelton sp...

7 Juni 1h

Finally, Matt Lewis took the hint and didn't show up today! Just kidding - he was busy this week but will be back next week to chat about Henry V with me.Today, my medieval fill-in guest is Sharon Ben...

4 Juni 43min

What happens when we stop looking at medieval queens as isolated figures and start looking at the women around them?In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lacey Bonar Hull to explore the powerful networks...

2 Juni 55min

John Cheke is often remembered as one of the greatest scholars of Tudor England, but his story is about far more than books and learning.In this episode, I'm joined by Amy McElroy as both co-host and ...

31 Maj 45min

Well… here it is. What did you think about the show open this week? Let me know in the comments!This week, Matt Lewis and I turn our attention to Henry IV — and there is a lot to unpack. We discuss th...

28 Maj 1h 5min

In this second to last episode of our The Queen’s Husband series, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Dr. Linda Porter as we turn our attention to one of the most famous royal consorts in history -...

26 Maj 1h 15min

Yeah, you read that right, we are on Part Three (and the last for now) on historical TV series. This episode we look at one of my favorites - House of the Dragon, and one of Amy's favorites - Game of ...

24 Maj 1h 3min

Richard II’s story is honestly one of the wildest royal rises and falls in English history, and in this episode I’m joined once again by Matt Lewis to untangle the life of the king who seemed determin...

21 Maj 1h 10min