In this revisit episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on this journey of discovery, Rebecca is joined by historian and author Sharon Bennett Connelly. Sharon’s book, Ladies of the Magna Car

Dr. Emma returns to examine the influential women who shaped England and Spain. This was such a fun topic and I know you'll enjoy it!Looking for a commercial-free experience?--Credits:Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Dr. Emma Cahill Marron--- Send

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 be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 22-April 28 and focus on a few intere

When it comes to families entwined in the intricate web of Tudor court affairs, none captivate me quite like the Dudleys. From Edmund Dudley to John Dudley, and finally Robert Dudley, their saga unfurled across the entirety of the Tudor era. Today I welco

Anne Boleyn and Katherine of Aragon are always pitted against one another - were they frenemies? In this episode, Dr. Emma discusses Katherine of Aragon's influence on Anne Boleyn and so much more! Looking for a commercial free experience? http://patreo

The Great Fire destroyed much of the great city of London. In this episode we uncover the tinderbox conditions that led to the blaze, explore the dramatic events of those fateful days.This episode was originally posted November 2022 for Patreon patrons

Today, I am joined by the fabulous Dr. Linda Porter in this revisit episode to discuss two queen consorts of James V of Scotland - Madeleine of Valois and Marie of Guise.Check out Dr. Porter's BooksJoin our online lecture on April 13th with Dr.

Today I am joined by Dr. Emma Cahill Marron to discuss the Spanish monarchy and its impact on Tudor court. Emma and I cover a lot of turf in this episode and we somehow began talking about Anne Boleyn too - you never know where the conversation will lead!

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 be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 8 -April 14 and focus on a few intere

Today we revisit the time I was joined by Prof. Dr. Nadine Akkerman, literary historian, author and educator. Nadines access to Elizabeth Stuarts original letters makes her the foremost authority on Elizabeth Stuart, and the perfect guest for to days