This episode, Dr. Elizabeth Norton joins me for a fascinating conversation on the third wife of Henry VIII – Jane Seymour. I think you'll really enjoy the conversation and maybe learn something as well.  Wolf Hall Weekend Info Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Norton Editing: Troy Larson (⁠TroyLarsonCreative.com⁠) Voice Over: David Black …

As a queen consort of England, Kateryn Parr's history is often overshadowed by the events that allegedly occurred between her husband and Lady Elizabeth. The Victorian historians didn't help her reputation either. Agnes Strickland's Lives of the Queens of England depicts Parr as having an 'unrivaled skill as a nurse'.  Today I am joined by…

In her work, Dame Hilary Mantel revealed an entirely fresh dimension of Thomas Cromwell, one that had not been brought to light before. Next summer, a remarkable event awaits at Cadhay, where we will gather to pay homage to Hilary and her exceptional literary contributions. The occasion will not only celebrate her remarkable work but…

The most wonderful Lacey Bonar Hull has returned once again as a guest host to chat with Kathleen B. Jones. Kathleen is the author of Cities of Women (due out in US in September) – A deeply affecting dual narrative separated by several centuries, Cities of Women examines the lives of women who dare to challenge the…

This 5-Minute History is a very brief look at Tudor execution methods. There are more methods than discussed here today and you can read about them HERE. Wolf Hall Weekend HERE — Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! — Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson Edited by: Rebecca Larson  Voice Over:…

Welcome back! After a short break I have this wonderful interview for you by podcast co-host Christine Morgan featuring Rosamund Gravelle. Rosamund Gravelle is a writer whose poems have been been published in magazines, online and in Poetry anthologies, while her plays have been featured in scratch presentations at Barons Court Theatre and Queens Theatre, Hornchurch….

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 interest you. In this episode, we look at the week of June 11-17 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Anne Neville Henry VIII weds Katherine of Aragon…

In our final episode in our queenship series, Dr. Johanna Strong is joined by Holly Marsden, Amy-Jane Humphries, and Dr Gabrielle Storey to talk about the Team Queens collective and global queenship. Holly is currently completing her PhD through the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme at the University of Winchester and Historic Royal Palaces, in…

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 interest you. In this episode, we look at the week of June 4-10 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Philippa of England Edmund of Langley Edmund Crouchback…

Today, we're diving into a lesser-known chapter of Icelandic history: the mysterious arrival of the plague in the 1400s. Get ready for a tale filled with seafaring traders, remote island communities, and a disease that changed everything. — Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! — Credits: Host: Rebecca…