The Disappearance of the Princes in the Tower

Lacey Bonar Hull returns to the show to discuss one of our favorite historical mysteries – the disappearance of the sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville from the Tower of London.

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Fascinating Tudor Women: Lady Jane Grey, Lettice Knollys, and Margaret Beaufort

On this episode, I welcome one of my favorite authors – Nicola Tallis. Nicola and I talk about Lady Jane Grey, Lettice Knollys, and Margaret Beaufort—three fascinating women from our favorite dynasty.

I’ll put Nicola on the spot about Margaret being responsible for the princes in the Tower, and whether she had been pushing her son to the throne all along. She’ll tell us what amazing things we will learn about Margaret from this new research.

Be sure to stick around to find out what she has in common with Dan Jones.


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Hosted by: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr. Nicola Tallis

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Voice Over: David Black

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Who was the real Jane Seymour?

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Norton joins me for a fascinating conversation on the third wife of Henry VIII – Jane Seymour. I think you’ll really enjoy the conversation and maybe learn something as well.

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Hosted by: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Norton

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Voice Over: David Black

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The Myths Surrounding Kateryn Parr

As a queen consort of England, Kateryn Parr’s history is often overshadowed by the events that allegedly occurred between her husband and Lady Elizabeth. The Victorian historians didn’t help her reputation either. Agnes Strickland’s Lives of the Queens of England depicts Parr as having an ‘unrivaled skill as a nurse‘.

Today I am joined by Dr. Linda Porter to get a feel for the real Kateryn Parr. Dr. Porter responds to many of the myths about Parr, as well as interesting stories about her life.

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Guest: Dr. Linda Porter – Twitter

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Voice Over: David Black

Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Moog via FilmMusic.io, used by EXTENDED license.

Unraveling Tudor Threads: Exploring Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, Thomas Cromwell, and Cadhay House

In her work, Dame Hilary Mantel revealed an entirely fresh dimension of Thomas Cromwell, one that had not been brought to light before.

Next summer, a remarkable event awaits at Cadhay, where we will gather to pay homage to Hilary and her exceptional literary contributions. The occasion will not only celebrate her remarkable work but also offer a unique opportunity to delve into the intriguing life of her protagonist, Thomas Cromwell.

Today I am joined by the mastermind behind this event, David Holland. David will share some insight into Hilary that you may not have known before as well as her connection to Devon and Cadhay House. We’ll discuss whether or not she chose Cromwell as her lead character and much, much more!

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Guest: David Holland

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Voice Over: David Black

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Cities of Women: Examing the Lives of Women Who Dared to Challenge Social Norms

The most wonderful Lacey Bonar Hull has returned once again as a guest host to chat with Kathleen B. Jones. Kathleen is the author of Cities of Women (due out in US in September) – A deeply affecting dual narrative separated by several centuries, Cities of Women examines the lives of women who dare to challenge the social norms of their days, risking their reputations and livelihoods for the sake of their passions.

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5 Minute History: Tudor Execution Methods

This 5-Minute History is a very brief look at Tudor execution methods. There are more methods than discussed here today and you can read about them HERE.

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Three Queens: An Encounter between Queen Mary I, Lady Jane Grey and the future Elizabeth I

Welcome back! After a short break, I have this wonderful interview for you by podcast co-host Christine Morgan featuring Rosamund Gravelle.

Rosamund Gravelle is a writer whose poems have been published in magazines, online, and in Poetry anthologies, while her plays have been featured in scratch presentations at Barons Court Theatre and Queens Theatre, Hornchurch.

Three Queens is a one-act play about a fictional encounter between Queen Mary I, Lady Jane Grey, and the future Queen Elizabeth I, as well as another royal cousin – Cardinal Reginald Pole, on the night before Lady Jane Grey is due to be executed.

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This Week in Royal History: June 11-17

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we’re exploring the world of royal history from one century to another – stopping on events that may interest you. In this episode, we look at the week of June 11-17 and focus on a few interesting stories, including:

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Queenship Series: Global Queenship

In our final episode in our queenship series, Dr. Johanna Strong is joined by Holly Marsden, Amy-Jane Humphries, and Dr Gabrielle Storey to talk about the Team Queens collective and global queenship. Holly is currently completing her PhD through the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme at the University of Winchester and Historic Royal Palaces, in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery and Royal Museums Greenwich. Her thesis looks at Mary II in the context of queenship, culture, and politics in the seventeenth century. Amy is currently working on her PhD at the University of Liverpool, researching royal women of the early Georgian court in Britain. She is also the People Administrator for the Hampshire Cultural Trust. Last but not least we have Gabby, who is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Winchester. Her research focuses on twelfth- and thirteenth-century queenship, examining co-rulership, queenship, gender, sexuality, and perceptions of power. She is the founder of the Team Queens collective, of which Holly, Amy, and I were a part.

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