Intrigue and Loyalty: Jane Boleyn and the Tudor Royal Household
Today, we revisit my conversation with Dr. James Taffe on the endlessly intriguing Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford. After the execution of her husband, George Boleyn, and sister-in-law Anne in 1536, Jane s...
24 Okt 202453min
Barbara Villiers: The Great Survivor
Today the lovely Andrea Zuvich joins me to discuss the topic of her new book, A Life of Barbara Villiers, Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress. Barbara Villiers was so much more than the mistress of Ch...
22 Okt 20241h 2min
The Princess Who Risked Everything for the Reformation: Renée of France
In this episode I uncover the story of Renée of France, a princess who defied royal expectations and embraced the Protestant Reformation. Despite being married into the Catholic court of Ferrara, René...
20 Okt 20245min
Rebecca & Dr. Emma: Just Plain Weird
This episode is a bit of a whirlwind, but in the best way! We recorded it last week on my birthday as a fun project with two close friends. I'll admit, we cover a wide range of topics, so if you enjoy...
17 Okt 20241h 3min
The Princes in the Tower and Lambert Simnel
Matthew Lewis joins me once again to dive into his favorite topic—the Princes in the Tower. This enduring mystery never fails to captivate, but I have to admit, Matt may have finally convinced me! Wha...
15 Okt 202423min
Anne of Gloucester: Daughter of a Traitor
In this episode, we explore the life of Anne of Gloucester, granddaughter of King Edward III and a key figure in late medieval England. From her noble birth to her strategic marriages and the losses s...
13 Okt 202411min
Kateryn Parr: In Life and Film
Today, I am joined by the lovely Bonnie Beadle of the Queen Katherine Parr Society to discuss the last wife of Henry VIII in life and in film. This fun, laid-back episode examines Parr's portrayals in...
10 Okt 202441min
Elizabeth Boleyn: Anne's Mother Revealed
Today I am joined by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman to discuss Elizabeth Boleyn, the mother of Anne Boleyn. For centuries, she has loomed in the shadows of history and today I am pleased to shine a light on ...
8 Okt 202458min
