British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

Part of the Royals, Rebels, and Romantics Leadership Series, this episode explores the ways leaders make choices. Carol Ann looks at how pressures of crisis and potential crisis can lead to choices that lead to more chaos instead of solutions. Brutus, Antony, and Caesar can teach leaders about stepping back to move forward. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuph...

Caroline of Brunswick might be the most fascinating woman we never talk about! Her life was full of accusations of scandals, trials for adultery, accusations of illegitimate children--and she was barred from her own coronation. Author, historian, and podcaster Ann Foster brings us into the world of the Regency to explore the life of a powerful and overlooked woman, Caroline of Brunswick. Ann Foste...

Being a royal princess in early Medieval England was not just about the clothes and jewels. These young women were intelligent ambassadors for the kingdoms they came from and essential players in their new homes. Sharon Bennett Connolly takes us into the world of court politics and intrigue! Sharon Bennett Connolly https://historytheinterestingbits.com/ Princesses of the Early Middle Ages Scotland...

Welcome Heather Teysko, the woman who turned an interest and passion for the Tudors into a fabulous 3-day event: Tudorcon! Heather Teysko https://www.englandcast.com/contact/ https://tudorcon.englandcast.com/ https://tudorfair.com/ https://www.englandcast.com/courses/ Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/car...

We think we know the story of Anne Boleyn and her family. But what went on behind closed doors? In her new novel, Tracy Borman explores the personal side of the Boleyns: their rivals, their supporters, and the years that changed England forever. Tracy Borman, OBE https://www.tracyborman.co.uk/ Details on 2026 Theatre Tour: h ttp://tracybormanlive.co.uk/  https://x.com/TracyBorman https://www.insta...

Shakespeare's Richard II clung to his crown as if it could transform him. Henry V took off his royal robes to focus on his people. Shakespeare shows the difference between clinging to power and taking responsibility. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann T...

The history of Medieval Europe is shaped by the women--wives, mothers, daughter, sisters who wielded power, made alliances, governed areas and nations. Susan Abernethy joins us to discuss the women who shaped the Medieval world. Susan Abernethy The Freelance History Writer https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/  Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza The Formidable Wome...

This year, the US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Despite his limited powers, George III is the focus of grievances the Americans expressed as they demanded independence. George Washington lead the Continental Army and then the nation. The story of two Georges is the story of America. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeup...

Shakespeare's plays Othello and Much Ado About Nothing start with the same storyline: someone tells a lie about a relationship that threatens an entire community. But when does the lie become a weapon? When someone chooses to believe it. True leaders must push back against lies, even when it's risky and unpopular. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuph...

Tudor and Stuart England is sometimes considered "a scepter'd isle," as Shakespeare put it--proudly alone. But in fact, the history is much more complicated. Nandini Das explores how small and interconnected the world was in the 16th and 17th centuries, and how that contributed to the nature and character of England at the time. Nandini Das University of Oxford https://www.english.o...

Amy McElroy Substack: The Tudor Notebook with Rebecca Batley https://amymcelroy.substack.com/p/welcome @amymcelroy on Substack @amymcelroy_author on Instagram Books: Desiderius Erasmus (2026), Mary Tudor Queen of France (2025) And many more! Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop...

In this episode of the Royals, Rebels, and Romantics Leadership Series, Carol Ann examines Shakespeare's King Lear as a cautionary tale. Instead of behaving as a leader, Lear behaves as a bully, grasping for power and control. He treats leadership as a transaction, attempting to exchange power for praise. Not surprisingly, everything falls apart. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secret...

From the time she burst onto the stage of the royal court in 1522, people have been debating what Anne Boleyn looked like. Recent discoveries about portraits created in the reign of her daughter shed some light on the political importance of Anne's hands. Historian Helene Harrison joins us to share her insight and early identification of the way politics and portraiture come together in the a...

Anne Boleyn changed the history of England, but her impact was felt far beyond her native country. Author and historian Heather Darsie brings a Continental perspective to Anne's life, and her death. Show Notes: Heather Darsie Heather holds degrees in law and German, which gives her special insight into the Continental perspective on the factors leading to the death of Anne Boleyn.  https://ma...

Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet has captured the attention of the world, focusing on Shakespeare's family. The importance of Agnes (Anne) Hathaway Shakespeare and the death of son Hamnet changed the family. Carol Ann looks at how four adaptations give us new understanding of the family and the works of Shakespeare. Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell affiliate link:     Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx t...

Macbeth begins ominously: "Enter three witches." What did Scottish people believe about witches? Historian and author Mary Craig joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics to explain. Show Notes: Mary Craig https://marywcraig.com/  Mary and Doug's podcast: https://bordersbletherings.uk/#podcast  Twitter: https://x.com/11mwc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marywcraig  Instagram: https:/...

A new series on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics! Leadership Lessons from History and Shakespeare. This week we take a deep dive into Shakespeare's Henry V and why listening is a leader's superpower. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWJml2otH0  @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/  https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann The Tudo...

Jane Seymour was not the only famous Seymour woman of the sixteenth century. Rebecca Batley explores the lives of Edward Seymour's two wives, Catherine Filliol and Anne Stanhope.  Show Notes: Rebecca Batley https://substack.com/@rebecca192630  https://amymcelroy.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips  @damagedbybooks  @rebecca192644  https://bsky.app/profile/bec1926.bait.social Anne Walker:...

Elizabeth Goff, aka The Historical Gal, brings the Tudors to life, with 100 tales of gowns, gossip, and gory ends! Show Notes Elizabeth Goff  @TheHistoryGal   @thehistoricalgal @the_historical_gal on Instagram Bloody, Brilliant Tudors Carol Ann Lloyd @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/  https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen History reveals what&ap...

It was a conflict that raged on for years, shifting alliances, remaking warfare, and changing the political and economic landscape of Europe forever. Michael Livingston deep into the history of what we call "The Hundred Years War," revealing conflicts and battles that raged for two centuries that laid the foundation of the modern world. https://www.michaellivingston.com/  Show Notes: Mic...

Throughout history, women have used their own ways to establish credibility and exercise influence. In the sixteenth century, two women took this to high art: Catherine de Medici and Bess of Hardwick. In different countries and using different techniques, these two women demonstrate how the public performance of marriage and motherhood could change history. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @s...

Joanna Plantagenet, daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, was a princess and a pioneer. Author and historian Catherine Hanley takes us through her exciting life and shares insights from her book, Lioness Heart. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Catherine Hanley @catherinehanley_author Lionesshea...

Happy 2026! I believe studying history is more important now than ever! Join me for a discussion about the power of history, one of my favorite historical moments (1399), and how history is showing us what's possible. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Book mentioned in podcast: The Eagle...

Rosemary Griggs is an author, researcher, and presenter who shares the often unknown stories of Tudor women. Show Notes:  Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Rosemary Griggs rosemarygriggs.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ladykatherinesfarthingale https://www.instagram.com/griggs6176/ https://bsky.app/profil...

In what can be considered a companion piece to her wonderful Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries , Sarah Gristwood's Celebrating Women is a joyful exploration of firsts, feasts, friends, family, and more! Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Sarah Gristwood www.sarahgristwood.com sarahgristwo...