This episode has been a long time coming and I'm so excited that it is finally here! I wanted to do a Halloween episode but sometimes I think those get a bit too played out this time of year, so instead, Dr. Emma came back to chat poisoning with me!! Chec

Today, Sophie Bacchus-Waterman joined me again to chat about historical documents and their efforts to make them available to everyone. But that's not it, we talk about so much more!Links mentioned:The exhibition we did on digitization:https://stjohnsc

In todays episode, were diving into the lives of two powerful women who shaped European historyCatherine of Valois, the mother of the Tudor dynasty, and Catherine de Medici, Queen of France and mother to three kings. These Catherines endured scandal, i

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 skillfully navigated the dangerous waters of Tudor polit

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 Charles II, and I hope today you will give her another lo

In this episode I uncover the story of Rene of France, a princess who defied royal expectations and embraced the Protestant Reformation. Despite being married into the Catholic court of Ferrara, Rene became a protector of reformers like John Calvin and

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 hearing Emma and me chat, you're in for a treat! -- Pl

Matthew Lewis joins me once again to dive into his favorite topicthe Princes in the Tower. This enduring mystery never fails to captivate, but I have to admit, Matt may have finally convinced me!What do you think?--Matt's Books--Host: Rebecca Larson

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 she endured, Anne’s life was shaped by the political tur

Today, I am joined by the lovely Bonnie Beadle of the Queen Katherine Parr Societyto discuss the last wife of Henry VIII in life and in film. This fun, laid-back episode examines Parr's portrayals in The Tudors, Becoming Elizabeth, and Firebrand.--Host