British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

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...

We can see Shakespeare's plays on stage, but can we "see" Shakespeare? A new uncovered portrait dating from the late sixteenth century might give us a way way to see Shakespeare? Steve Wadlow, the owner of the portrait, and filmmaker Madoc Roberts join us to share the journey of discovery as we try to picture Shakespeare. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon...

Scotland's Medieval Queens were at the heart of power struggles, threatened with murder and imprisonment, and at the center of the royal family. Sharon Bennett Connolly helps us appreciate their important contributions to history. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Sharon Bennett Connolly...

The death of Elizabeth I marked the end of the Tudor dynasty. But how did James VI of Scotland become the next English monarch? Historian Tracy Borman shares the hidden story. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Tracy Borman, OBE tracyborman.co.uk Twitter: @tracyborman Insta: @tracy.borman FB:...

While navigating the expectations of women's work in the sixteenth century, some women created works that have lasted hundreds of years. Ramie Targoff shares how women's words help us understand the Renaissance. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Ramie Targoff ramietargoff.com Shakes...

Two cousins, both descended from Edward III. Both would become King of England. Helen Castor explores the epic battle between Richard II and Henry IV--the causes and the implications. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Helen Castor helencastor.substack.com @hrcastor The Eagle and the Hart: The...

Taken from the letters of Mary of Modena, this is the story of the Queen Consort and the women in her court who reshaped the culture and conventions of her time. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Breeze Barrington www.breezebarrington.com https://allthingsseventeenthcentury.substack.com/ @bre...

My motto is "History shows us what's possible." But what does that mean? I turn to the terrific book What is History Now?, edited by Helen Carr and Suzannah Lipscomb to explore what history can be when open our minds and make room for more. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Wha...