Today, I am once again joined by the fabulous Dr. Linda Porter to discuss two queens consort - Madeleine of Valois and Marie of Guise.Madeleine of Valois was the first wife of King James V of Scotland. Their marriage was arranged as part of a political a

In this episode, Annie Treesa Joseph joins Dr. Johanna Strong to discuss the Begums of Bhopal and queenship in India. Annie, a PhD student at the University of Kerala, is working on gender and sovereignty in colonial India and is a Charles Wallace Fellow.

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 23-April 29 and focus on a few intere

*Warning: If you have a weak stomach - this might not be the episode for you. Not suitable for children. In this 5 Minute History, we look at the Black Death - how the disease impacted England, how many lives were lost, its origins, how it spread, and th

In this episode of Ask the Expert, Steph chats with author Kristie Dean about the ever fascinating sisters and nieces of King Henry VIII.Commercial FREE for patrons! Sign up Now!Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty!--Credi

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 16 -April 22 and focus on a few int

In this episode, we explore the 1755 Lisbon #earthquake, one of the most devastating earthquakes in #history. We take you back to the day when the earthquake struck, describing the panic and chaos that ensued. We'll also explore the disaster's imp

Welcome to the show! In today's episode, my co-host Heather Darsie had the opportunity to delve into the life of Arthur Tudor, one of the most intriguing figures in Tudor history. Arthur's story is filled with many "what-if" scenarios, a

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 9 -April 15 and focus on a few intere

In this episode, we'll delve into the fascinating story of Henry VIII, a king known for his robust health and love for physical activities, and the medical care he received from Thomas Wendy, his trusted physician. We'll explore Wendy's journe