If It Ain't Baroque...

On this episode, Gemma Hollman will tell us about Edward III and Philippa of Hainault, the oft-forgotten Royal couple. It turns out, Edward had another special lady in his life - one Alice Perrers, and their relationships seemed to have overlapped... Let's find out more from Gemma... Find Gemma : https://thehistorypress.co.uk/?s=gemma+hollman&submit= https://justhistoryposts.com/ https://bsky....

Tune in to find out all about the Battle of Towton of 1461. Why does this battle matter? Our guest Chris Riley - of The Historians Magazine - chats to us today. You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and  linktr.ee/pastandpresentmedia If you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ . Here's a link to one of our favourite b...

The Tudors and Georgians have dominated the popular imagination for long enough. No more! Please join the #StuartSpring movement in helping us to bring spotlight onto this oft-forgotten dynasty, The Stuarts, who ruled Britain in the 17th century, after ruling Scotland for the previous three. This time Natalie and Gemma discuss the two new Stuart dramas that have hit our screens in the past few wee...

One of the most tragic stories of any Queen - Juana of Castile was locked away for most of her life. Please enjoy our interview with Amy Clare Tasker and Tom James McGrath, the creators behind a new musical that tells the story of Juana (Joanna) I of Castile, a.k.a. Juana la Loca. For context - she is the elder sister of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife. If you're in London, come see t...

The Tudors and Georgians have dominated the popular imagination for long enough. No more! Please join the #StuartSpring movement in helping us to bring spotlight onto this oft-forgotten dynasty, The Stuarts, who ruled Britain in the 17th century, after ruling Scotland for the previous three. Please welcome Andrea Zuvich, a keeper of #KeepItStuart hashtag, along with #StuartSaturday, which is today...

Happy St. David's Day! As our guest today, we have Nathen Amin, and we quiz him on everything to do with Henry VII, starting with his origin story: part Tudor, part Beaufort, part Valois, this famous son of Wales has a fascinating story. Get Son of Prophecy : https://www.amberley-books.com/son-of-prophecy.html Get House of Beaufort : https://www.amberley-books.com/the-house-of-beaufort.html Get He...

We hope you have enjoyed the month of L-O-V-E: our chats to various historians and our contemplating all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.  We Found Love Right Where We Are On this, the last episode of our Valentines series, we’re focussing on the theme of Arranged Marriages and those couples who managed to find lov...

Join us this month and explore the love stories of the past. This February we're sharing our chats to various historians and covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.  Strange Bedfellows.. On this episode of our Valentines Series, we’re looking at couples, where the couple didn't take to each other and in the w...

Join us this month and explore the love stories of the past. This February we're sharing our chats to various historians and covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.  Only Love Can Hurt Like This.. On this episode of our Valentines Series, we’re looking at couples, where an arranged marriage of a monarch led t...

Join us this month and explore the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.  My Heart Flies to Your Service... On this episode of our Valentines Series, we’re looking at couples, where a mon...

Join us this month and explore the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.   I Would Not Wish Any Companion in the World but You... On this, the third episode of our Valentines series,...

Join us this month and explore the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.  We Found Love Right Where We Are On this, the second episode of our Valentines series, we’re focussing on the the...

This month please join us in exploring the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.  On this, the first episode of our Valentines series, we’re focussing on the Windsor Couples. To help us u...

Welcome to If It Ain't Baroque... podcast! We’re now in the second season! This month please join us in exploring the love stories of the past. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing with you our chats to various historians and we’ll be covering all the ways that Royals can come together, be it through arranged marriage, secret engagements or chance meetings.  Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, wa...

On this episode we Gemma and Natalie interview Catherine Curzon, author of many books on the Georgians. The episode focusses on the two Georgian Queens Consort, both called Caroline - Caroline of Ansbach, wife to George II and Caroline of Brunswick, wife to Prince Regent. The two women couldn't be more different from each other - one was a wise politician in love with her husband; and the other -...

The Holiday Banter Episode is ready for your earholes...as TK would say herself. Please join Gemma, Natalie and TK as they chat about holidays, celebrations and traditions around the world... Icelandic Christmas-related cat is mentioned as a behaviour-correcting aid, as well as the recent American traditions of Elf on the Shelf and Boo Baskets...what's all that about? Also TK spills the secret on...

What part did women play in the Norman Conquest? Were they as important as the men fighting the battles? Why was Emma of Normandy crucial to the Battle of Hastings even though she was long dead by the time William the Bastard was sailing across the channel? ...Enjoy an additional bonus of Scottish medieval history and why Chris Pine matters... Find Sharon here: @sharonbennettconnolly on Instagram...

In this episode Gemma and Natalie discuss the cultural phenomenon 'The Crown', its second half - seasons four, five and six. What does the show mean, for UK and the world? Which casting choices we applaud? What does the crown and 'The Crown' mean to popular culture? Why do we love our royals? Please find our favourite books on the Windsors here: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-qu...

In this second half of the two-parter, we discuss Catherine of Aragon, a.k.a. Catalina de Aragon. In this episode we cover Legacy, Geography, Edutainment and Pop Quiz segments, having done Who Are You?, Life on Stage and Screen, Fun Facts and Controversy last time. Catherine...the youngest daughter of the most Catholic monarchs ever...ended up being the eldest wife of Henry VIII. There are many my...

Gemma and Natalie are chatting to Molly Anderson of Promenades Travel. Please expect lots of fangirling about travelling around Britain in search of history, and many memories of visiting castles. Find more on the Promenades Travel here: https://www.promenadestravel.com/ Please find more history fodder on our website https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and if you would like to come with me on a walki...

The mystery of the Princes in the Tower has been beguiling history fans for a very long time. Did they escape? Did they die? Were they the 'pretenders' that Henry Tudor had to defeat? Did Uncle Richard have anything to do with their disappearance? Why was their aunt Margaret of Burgundy preparing for an invasion to England after the Battle of Bosworth? Eleven years after finding Richard III's skel...

Tune in to find out all about The White Ship disaster of 1120. Why does this tragedy been dubbed 'the medieval Titanic'? Who died on this ship and why it's important to acknowledge its impact on history. Our guest Chris Riley - of The Historians Magazine - spills the nauty details of this infamous sinking. You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and  linktr.ee/pastandpresentmedia If yo...

In this episode Gemma and Natalie discuss the cultural phenomenon 'The Crown', its first half - seasons one, two and three. What does the show mean, for UK and the world? Which casting choices we applaud? Which season is our favourite? Please find the books on the show here, both available on Kindle at the time of writing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072BNXK8S?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=...

The three royal ladies are: Catherine de Medici, Elisabeth de Valois and Mary Queen of Scots: French, Scottish and Spanish Queens in the same household and on the arena of European politics….how did that go down? Why did Elisabeth de Valois never enjoyed a popular history spotlight until now? Why are people still fascinated with Mary Queen of Scots and what has her upbringing to do with her downfa...

The cosmos of the Plot reaches far and wide… which Shakespeare play was a direct result of this attack on the Scottish King? When did these religious tensions subside?  Why do people wear Guy Fawkes masks when they protest? Which famous actor is related to the ring leader of this rebellious group? Gemma and Natalie tackle the cosmos of the Gunpowder Plot and its far reaching consequences, as...