Poisonous Plots, Royal Pregnancies, and Deadly Diseases
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back Sylvia Barbara Soberton as we dive into the medical mysteries of the Tudor era—from deadly poison plots and royal pregnancies to the ailments that plag...
12 Nov 202455min
Unseen Legacies: Catherine of York and Claude of France
In this episode, we uncover the lives of two royal women, Catherine of York and Claude of France. Despite political turmoil and personal challenges, their resilience and loyalty left a lasting mark on...
10 Nov 20246min
Helen of Troy: The Legendary Beauty Who Brought a City to Its Knees
I have been looking into Greek Mythology more lately and was fascinated by the story of Helen of Troy. I hope I do the story justice, and I also hope that I did not massacre the pronunciation of their...
7 Nov 202410min
Medieval Beauty: Medieval Beauty: Secrets, Standards, and Surprising Trends
Ever wondered what beauty looked like in the Medieval era? In this episode, we reveal the unexpected secrets behind achieving that flawless, pale complexion, why some beauty practices were worth riski...
5 Nov 202458min
Royal Contrasts: Marie Antoinette’s Scandalous Reign and Francis I’s Quiet Leadership
Marie Antoinette and Francis I of the Two Sicilies—two figures from the same extended royal family—led lives that were both interconnected and starkly different. While Marie's story is one of opulence...
3 Nov 202411min
Whispers of Poison: Stories of Suspected Fatal Doses
This episode has been a long time coming and I'm so excited that it is finally here! I wanted to do a Halloween episode but sometimes I think those get a bit too played out this time of year, so inste...
31 Okt 20241h 5min
Pages from the Past: The Stories Documents Tell
Today, Sophie Bacchus-Waterman joined me again to chat about historical documents and their efforts to make them available to everyone. But that's not it, we talk about so much more! Links mentioned: ...
29 Okt 202445min
Queens of Survival: The Catherines Who Shaped Dynasties
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the lives of two powerful women who shaped European history—Catherine of Valois, the mother of the Tudor dynasty, and Catherine de Medici, Queen of France and mot...
27 Okt 202416min
