The Queen Who Never Was: Empress Matilda
When people think of the English civil war known as the Anarchy, one name often stands at the center: Empress Matilda, the daughter of Henry I and the woman who almost became England’s first ruling qu...
5 Mars 1h 23min
The Queen's Husband: William III (Series)
It’s been a little while since our last installment in this series - and Dr. Porter begins by explaining the reason for the delay.In today’s episode, we turn to the husband of Mary II - a figure who p...
3 Mars 1h 4min
What If James IV and Margaret Tudor Left No Living Child?
There are big “what-ifs” in history… and then there are the ones that quietly change everything.In this episode, we ask: What if Margaret Tudor had no surviving children with James IV?When James IV wa...
1 Mars 1h 7min
The Lost Princes...and the Daughter No One Knew
Today would normally be a Dr. Emma & Me episode, but as many of you know from the last show and the notes here on Patreon, the series is on a brief hiatus.While Emma takes the time she needs (and we’r...
26 Feb 52min
Blood, Birth, and the Crown: Royal Childbirth in the Middle Ages
In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Michèle Schindler to explore one of the most dangerous - and politically charged - experiences in medieval life: royal childbirth.For queens and noblewomen...
24 Feb 54min
What If Queen Mary I Had a Son? (Off the Record)
There are so many “what ifs” in history - but this one may have reshaped the world. What if Mary I had given birth to a healthy son who survived? In this episode, we explore the ripple effects of a se...
22 Feb 57min
The Making of Spain: From the Romans to the Catholic Monarchs
Dr. Emma & Me is pressing pause for now as Emma takes some time for herself. We appreciate your kindness and respect for her privacy during this season, and we’re hopeful we’ll be back together soon. ...
19 Feb 59min
Henry Wotton: Wit, Secrecy, and the Art of Diplomacy
In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Carol Rutter to explore the fascinating life of Henry Wotton - diplomat, poet, wit, and master of survival in the early modern world.Best remembered for his fa...
17 Feb 1h 1min
