Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

Lacey Bonar Hull returns to the show to discuss one of our favorite historical mysteries - the disappearance of the sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville from the Tower of London. Course Information (Worldwide) Promo code: dynasty -- Credits: Hosted by: Lacey Bonar Hull ⁠TudorsDynastyPodcast.com⁠ ⁠YouTube.com/TudorsDynasty⁠ ⁠Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty

On this episode, I welcome one of my favorite authors - Nicola Tallis. Nicola and I talk about Lady Jane Grey, Lettice Knollys, and Margaret Beaufort—three fascinating women from our favorite dynasty. I'll put Nicola on the spot about Margaret being responsible for the princes in the Tower, and whether she had been pushing her son to the throne all along. She'll tell us what amazing things...

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  Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Naka...

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 Dr. Linda Porter to get a feel for t...

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 also offer a unique opportunity to delve into the intriguing lif...

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 social norms of their days, risking their reputations and livelihoods for the sake...

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: David Black Music: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada,...

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. Three Queens is one-act play a...

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 Death of Marie de Guise Death of Æthelflæd The capture of the Tower of London King Jo...

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 collaboration with the National Portra...

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 Louis X of France Charles V Enters London Anne of Bohemia Louis XIV of France m...

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 Larson Edited by:  Rebecca...

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 May 28-June 3 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Anne Boleyn Charles II Jane Seymour John Beaufort, Duke of Somerset Catherine of Lancaster Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk -- ⁠C...

In this episode, Dr. Johanna Strong is joined by Jessica Storoschuk and Dr. Cindy McCreery to hear more about queenship and Empire, this time looking at Elizabeth II. Jess is a historian of monarchy, focusing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Her main research topics include the Canadian monarchy, royal tours, and representations of the monarchy in the press. She also works for the news s...

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 be of interest to you. In this episode, we look at the week of May 21-May 27 and focus on a few interesting stories, including:  Henry VI of England and France Philip II of Spain Malcolm IV of Scotland Lambert Simnel Queen Victoria Margaret Pole, Cou...

⁠ Margaret George⁠ writes biographical novels about outsized historical characters: Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, Cleopatra, Mary Magdalene, Helen of Troy, and Elizabeth I. Her latest, The Confessions of Young Nero, will be published in March. All six of her novels have been New York Times bestsellers, and the Cleopatra novel was made into an Emmy-nominated ABC-TV miniseries. *This episode firs...

In today’s episode, Dr. Johanna Strong is joined by Dr Alison Miller and Dr Alban Schmid. Alison is an associate professor of Art History and the Chair of Asian Studies at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and has published widely on Meiji Japan. She is the recipient of several distinguished fellowships, including being a Fulbright Fellow and an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral fellow...

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 be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of May 7-May 13 and focus on a few interesting stories, including:  Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Caroline Matilda of Great Britain Suzanne de Bourbon Anne of bohemia Joanna of Portugal Mari...

Historical dramas are a popular form of entertainment that captivate many of us. In this episode, the wonderful Christine Morgan makes a comeback and chats with the reigning historical drama queen, Claire. They discuss the latest and upcoming historical dramas that are a must-watch, providing you with valuable insights into the genre. -- Commercial  FREE  for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the sto...

In this episode, Andy McMillin joins me to discuss the fascinating topic of the six queens of Henry VIII and their dowries, dower lands, and jointures. We'll look at the differences between a dowry and dower lands and what exactly was a jointure. Did King Henry's wives all receive the same lands, manors, and parks? What did their involvement in running their lands look like? We cover so mu...

Today, I am once again joined by the fabulous Dr. Linda Porter to discuss two queens consort - Madeleine of Valois and Marie of Guise. Madeleine of Valois was the first wife of King James V of Scotland. Their marriage was arranged as part of a political alliance between Scotland and France. However, Madeleine's time as queen was tragically short-lived – she died just six months after their mar...

In this episode, Annie Treesa Joseph joins Dr. Johanna Strong to discuss the Begums of Bhopal and queenship in India. Annie, a PhD student at the University of Kerala, is working on gender and sovereignty in colonial India and is a Charles Wallace Fellow. The focus of her research is to recover and retrieve the history of women in power in colonial India, which makes her an ideal guest for this mi...

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 be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 23-April 29 and focus on a few interesting stories, including:  Margaret of Anjou Mary, Queen of Scots Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh Marie de Medici Elizabeth Charlotte o...

*Warning: If you have a weak stomach - this might not be the episode for you. Not suitable for children. In this 5 Minute History, we look at the Black Death - how the disease impacted England, how many lives were lost, its origins, how it spread, and the different forms it took. We will also learn about the impact of the Black Death on society and the significant changes in the social and economi...

In this episode of Ask the Expert, Steph chats with author Kristie Dean about the ever fascinating sisters and nieces of King Henry VIII. Commercial FREE for patrons! Sign up Now! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! -- Credits: Host: Steph Stohrer Guest: Kristie Dean Edited by: Rebecca Larson Voice Over: David BlackMusic: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Moo...