Women of the Anarchy: War of the Two Matildas
Empress Matilda, with all her rightful claim, seemed destined to become the first queen of England. However, her cousin Stephen, backed by the influential lords and barons, seized the opportunity from...
6 Feb 202456min
Wicked Woman: Anne (Stanhope) Seymour
In this episode, I welcome Susan Higginbotham to discuss the reputation of Anne Stanhope – wife of Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector. Anne’s behavior has always left a bad taste in m...
1 Feb 202425min
A Dynastic Tragedy: Lady Catherine Grey
Today I am joined by Conor Byrne to discuss a woman whose life just breaks my heart every time I hear her story...Lady Catherine Grey. Purchase book: https://a.co/d/2hAntz0 Host: Rebecca Larson Gue...
30 Jan 202433min
A Brief History: Margaret Douglas
In this episode of A Brief History, we look at one woman who knew how to shake things up at Tudor court...Margaret Douglas. -- Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson Voice Over: David Black
25 Jan 20246min
Juana of Castile: The Queen that Never Was
I'm joined today by Dr. Emma Cahill Marron to explore the life of Juana of Castile, the elder sister of Katherine of Aragon, commonly known as "Juana the Mad." The historical portrayal of Juana as "th...
23 Jan 202445min
A Brief History: Edward IV
This episode provides a brief overview of the life of a monarch is one of my personal favorites. We look at his battle for the throne, his marriage to Elizabeth Woodville and more! -- Credits: Hosted...
18 Jan 20245min
Revealing Secrets: Uncovering Hidden Meanings and Identifying Sitters in Portraits
In this episode, I am joined by art historians Mell Taylor and Dr. Emma Cahill to discuss symbolism in portraiture. We cover a vast range of topics and portraits, including the one that used to be cal...
16 Jan 202454min
A Brief History: Henry VII
This episode provides a brief overview of the life of the first Tudor monarch, Henry VII. It delves into his origins, explores his marriage alliance, examines his offspring, and briefly examines the e...
11 Jan 20246min
