Educating the Tudors: The Blind Poet, the French Linguist, and the Loyal Martyr
When we think of Tudor education, names like Erasmus and Roger Ascham often come to mind. But they weren't the only men shaping the minds of England's future kings, queens, and nobles.In this episode,...
14 Juni 1h 4min
Henry V: England's Last Warrior King
Matt Lewis is back and I have a little fun with him at the beginning of the episode.This time, Matt teaches us all about Henry V and his ongoing quest for power and greatness. I could not help but men...
11 Juni 1h 13min
The Life and the Career of the Black Prince
The Black Prince is one of the most famous figures of the Middle Ages - but how much do we really know about the man behind the legend?In this episode, I'm joined by historian Dr. Michael Jones to exp...
9 Juni 1h 2min
John Skelton: Poet, Tutor, and Troublemaker
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
The Daughters of King Stephen
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
Women's Networks in Medieval England
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: Scholar of Kings, Prisoner of Queens
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
Henry IV: The Vanilla Milkshake of Kings
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
