After all the Spanish monarchy talk lately (and mentions of Lisbon), I saw fit to replay this episode for you. Such a tragic event! Looking for a commercial-free experience? -- Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/support ..read more

In this revisit episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on this journey of discovery, Rebecca is joined by historian and author Sharon Bennett Connelly. Sharon’s book, Ladies of the Magna Carta: Women of Influence in the Thirteenth Century England highlights the life of today’s topic – Isabella of Angouleme. Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson Guest: Sharon Bennett Connelly Edited by: Rebecca Larson Voice Over: David Black — --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/mess ..read more

Dr. Emma returns to examine the influential women who shaped England and Spain. This was such a fun topic and I know you'll enjoy it! Looking for a commercial-free experience? -- Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson Guest: Dr. Emma Cahill Marron --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/support ..read more

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 22-April 28 and focus on a few interesting stories, including:  Margaret of Anjou Mary, Queen of Scots Marie de Medici Elizabeth Charlotte of Palatine, Electress of Brandenburg *Mentioned at the end of episode: ⁠The Significance of the Order of the Garter⁠ --  ⁠Commercial ⁠FREE ⁠for patrons! ⁠  Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on ⁠⁠Tudors Dynasty⁠⁠!  ..read more

When it comes to families entwined in the intricate web of Tudor court affairs, none captivate me quite like the Dudleys. From Edmund Dudley to John Dudley, and finally Robert Dudley, their saga unfurled across the entirety of the Tudor era. Today I welcome back in this revisit episode, Dr. Joanna Paul to discuss the topic of her book, The House of Dudley. -- Looking for a commercial-free experience? -- Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Guest: Dr Joanne Paul Book:⁠ The House of Dudley⁠  Editing: Rebecca Larson Voice Over: David Black Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Mo ..read more

The Great Fire destroyed much of the great city of London. In this episode we uncover the tinderbox conditions that led to the blaze, explore the dramatic events of those fateful days. This episode was originally posted November 2022 for Patreon patrons only. I've now opened it to the public. -- Always commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! -- Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson The following music was used for this media project:  Music: Sociopath by Phat Sounds/ Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10036-sociopath /License (CC ..read more

Today I am joined by Dr. Emma Cahill Marron to discuss the Spanish monarchy and its impact on Tudor court. Emma and I cover a lot of turf in this episode and we somehow began talking about Anne Boleyn too - you never know where the conversation will lead! I even got Emma to discuss the "did they or didn't they" debate with Arthur and Katherine! -- Join our online lecture on April 13th with Dr. Emma, and we will have a LIVE Q&A on April 20th. Both the lecture and Q&A will be available to watch until April 27th. After that it will only be available to the higher tiers in my patron progra ..read more

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 8 -April 14 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Margaret of Scotland Margaret of Flanders Edward IV Marguerite of Navarre Catherine de Medici Juana of Castile Joanna of Austria -- ⁠Commercial FREE for patrons! ⁠ Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on ⁠Tudors Dynasty⁠! -- Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Edited by: Rebecca Larson Opening Music: Mystical ..read more

Today we revisit the time I was joined by Prof. Dr. Nadine Akkerman, literary historian, author and educator. Nadine’s access to Elizabeth Stuart’s original letters makes her the foremost authority on Elizabeth Stuart, and the perfect guest for to day’s show. Images of Elizabeth Stuart: Image One Image Two Image Three Image Four Image Five — Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! Shop Tudors Dynasty Merchandise  — Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson  Guest: Professor Dr. Nadine Akkerman --- Send in a voice message ..read more

Today we are joined by Dr. Emma Cahill Marron to discuss Katherine of Aragon and women at Tudor court. Looking for commercial-free? Become a patron! Love reading about the Tudors and royal history? -- Credits: Host: Rebecca Larson Guest: Dr. Emma Cahill Marron --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/support ..read more