On this episode of Ask the Expert, Steph is joined by returning guest Nicola Cornick to chat about the intriguing story of the Gunpowder Plot. You may think you know everything about this failed plot, but I assure you, Nicola will surprise you with details you did not know! “Remember, Remember the Fifth of November”…

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we’re exploring the world outside the Tudors with royal history highlights from a variety of centuries. This week we look at the following people: Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, Amelia Sophia Eleanor (daughter of George II), Eleanor of England (daughter of Henry II), Charles II of Spain, Anne…

This season I’ll tell you the story written by Lucy Aikin (1781-1864) called Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth. If you are a fan of Elizabeth I then you’ll appreciate this early 19th century (1818) sentiment. In this episode, we will jump forward a little to the 1580s to see how the 19c observer…

Amidst the picturesque rolling hills of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle stands out as a thing of beauty. Its rich history dates back centuries and explores the stories of some of the most well-known royal figures in history. Welcome to this special episode on Sudeley Castle and its connection to Kateryn Parr, Thomas Seymour, and Lady…

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we’re exploring the world outside the Tudors with royal history highlights from a variety of centuries. This week we look at the following people: Charlotte of Valois (and her sister Louise), Isabella of Portugal, Renee of France, Anna of Austria, and Catherine of Valois. — Commercial FREE…

This season I’ll tell you the story written by Lucy Aikin (1781-1864) called Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth. If you are a fan of Elizabeth I then you’ll appreciate this early 19th century (1818) sentiment. In this episode, we will jump forward a little in time to the year 1573. By now, Mary,…

As this podcast continues to evolve, I decided this season, I would do my very first themed season. Queens! We’ll learn about a marvelous collection of queens from various guests. In this episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on…

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we’re exploring the world outside the Tudors with royal history highlights from a variety of centuries. This week: October 16-22 — Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! Shop Tudors Dynasty Merchandise — Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson…

This season I’ll tell you the story written by Lucy Aikin (1781-1864) called Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth. If you are a fan of Elizabeth I then you’ll appreciate this early 19th century (1818) sentiment. In this episode we will learn about some of Elizabeth’s marriage prospects, but primarily those within her realm…

Welcome to the first segment in a miniseries on the very much-maligned Queen Mary I of England. Thanks to PhD candidate Johanna Strong for orchestrating this entire series by teaming up with some of the leading researchers in the field. In this episode, our guest is Melita Thomas of Tudor Times. Melita is also a…