Parallel Lives: Philip II & Mary I
In this Parallel Lives episode, we examine the marriage of Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain. Both monarchs were bound by faith and duty, yet faced suspicion, resistance, and personal struggles...
21 Aug 202553min
The Queen's Husband: The Men Who Wed Mary, Queen of Scots (Series, Ep. 1)
Welcome to the launch of a brand-new series with historian Dr. Linda Porter: The Queen’s Husband. In this series, we explore the fascinating — and often complicated — men who married queens regnant.We...
19 Aug 202556min
Black Agnes: Scotland's Unyielding Defender
In 1338, the English army marched on Dunbar Castle expecting a swift victory. Instead, they were met by Agnes Randolph — Black Agnes — whose wit and determination turned the tide of history. With her ...
17 Aug 20257min
Parallel Lives: Boudicca and Urraca I of Leon
Welcome to another edition of our Parallel Lives series, inspired by Plutarch’s classic work. Every Thursday, we pair two historical figures—sometimes our choice, sometimes yours—and uncover the strik...
14 Aug 20251h 4min
Margaret of Valois: Survival at Court
The always-spirited Dr. Emily Lalande is back — and this time, we’re spilling the tea (and maybe a little bathwater) on Margaret of Valois, daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de’ Medici. Fro...
12 Aug 202554min
The Daring Life and Fiery Death of Sophie Blanchard
By day, she was shy and soft-spoken. By night, she set the skies ablaze. Sophie Blanchard, Napoleon’s Chief of Air Services and the world’s first female professional balloonist, captivated Europe with...
10 Aug 20259min
Parallel Lives: Susannah Horenbout and Levina Teerlinc
As always, this episode is COMMERCIAL-FREE for my generous patrons!These two female artist have been discussed separately on the show in the past, but today we are looking at how their two lives paral...
7 Aug 20251h 5min
Holding History: Time Travel in the Palm of Your Hand
Who knew the history of coins could be this fascinating? Well, Dr. Peter Stiffell and Gregory Edmund did—I’m just fashionably late to the party!You likely know Dr. Peter Stiffell already—our go-to exp...
5 Aug 202549min
