Today I am joined by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman to discuss Elizabeth Boleyn, the mother of Anne Boleyn. For centuries, she has loomed in the shadows of history and today I am pleased to shine a light on this amazing woman who was weaved into the story of the

In this episode, we explore the lives of two powerful Tudor womenMary Tudor, Queen of France, and Margaret Douglas, the influential daughter of Margaret Tudor. Discover Marys dramatic marriage to King Louis XII and Margarets pivotal role in the Tudor-S

Today I welcome author Tony Riches to the show to discuss his research into the daughter of Queen Elizabeth's spymaster, Francis Walsingham. His daughter, also named Frances led a fascinating life full of the drama and intrigue we all love. Link to The El

History has a way of repeating itself. In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Lewis to explore just that. While the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 may seem like a distant event, its echoes resonate with issues we face today. We'll also draw fascinat

In this episode we uncover the untold stories of two powerful yet often overlooked women. Discover the tragedy and resilience of Eleanor de Bohun, Duchess of Gloucester, whose life was torn apart by political intrigue, and meet Blanche of Navarre, Queen o

In this episode, I'm joined by special guest Sharon Bennett Connolly to delve into the fascinating story of Perkin Warbeck, the infamous pretender to the English throne. We'll explore Warbeck's rebellion, his audacious attempt to claim Exeter,

Today, Im thrilled to welcome back Dr. Emma for another deep dive into one of our favorite subjectsKatherine of Aragon! As always, our conversation branches into so many fascinating Tudor topics that its hard to list them all. But this episode is fitti

Rather than our usual This Week in Royal Historysegment, Ive decided to spotlight two remarkable women from this week in history. I hope you enjoy diving into the fascinating lives of these extraordinary queens: Maria Amalia of Saxony and Elizabeth of B

One of my favorite places in the whole world is the medieval ponds at Cadhay House in Devon. The owner, Rupert Thistlethwayte sat down with me for a chat about the history of this picturesque Tudor estate, and give some hints at conspiracy in Devon. Ruper

You may recognize the name Susanna Horenbout, but how much do you really know about her story? Today, I'm excited to have Dr. Emma, our resident art historian, with us to dive into the fascinating life of this remarkable artist and explore her connect