Mystery of the Cheapside Hoard
In June 1912, two workmen made a discovery in the London mud that would stun the antiquarian world: a hoard of gold, pearls, rubies, emeralds, and jewels from around the world. Handed over to antiques...
9 Juni 202548min
Fall of Thomas More
In the second of our special episodes exploring the rise and fall of Sir Thomas More, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Joanne Paul chart the great Tudor statesman's demise. Despite his silence abou...
5 Juni 202556min
Rise of Thomas More
Thomas More is one of the most famous and controversial figures in English history. Was he truly the saintly man of conscience, immortalised by A Man for All Seasons? Or was he the stubborn zealot dep...
2 Juni 202543min
John Dee's Angels
Was an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I communicating with angels? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw to explore the intriguing life of John Dee, his mysterious meetings w...
29 Maj 202552min
Philip II of Spain, King of England
Philip II of Spain - the most powerful monarch of the early modern period - was married to Queen Mary Tudor from 1554 until her death in 1558. But Philip was not merely Mary's King Consort. Rather he ...
26 Maj 202542min
Dancing Plague of 1518
In 1518 one woman's mysterious dance sparked an uncontrollable epidemic, leading up to 400 people to dance wildly for weeks.Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Lynneth J. Miller Renberg to ex...
22 Maj 202548min
How to Kill a Scottish Witch
**This episode contains some descriptions of torture and executions**If you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, it was highly likely that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts a...
19 Maj 20251h
Shakespeare's First Playhouse
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Daniel Swift to delve into the formative years of William Shakespeare's career. They explore the vital role of London's first playhouse and the tumultuous ...
15 Maj 202557min
