British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

• How Do We "See" William Shakespeare (ep 234)

  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 [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Steve WadlowMadoc Robertswww.isthiswilliamshakespeare.com@bardsportraitHistory shows us what's possible.

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• Medieval Queens of Scots with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 233)

  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 [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Sharon Bennett Connollyhistorytheinterestingbits.comA Slice of Medieval podcast@thehistorybits@sharonbennettconnollyScotland's Medieval QueensWomen of the AnarchyKing John's Right Hand Lady: Nicholaa de la HayeHeroines of the Tudor WorldAND MORE!History shows us what's possible.

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• The Truth Behind the Stolen Crown with Tracy Borman (ep 232)

  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 [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Tracy Borman, OBEtracyborman.co.ukTwitter: @tracybormanInsta: @tracy.bormanFB: @TracyBormanThe Stolen Crown (now available in US and UK!)Holbein: The AmbassadorsAnne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed HistoryCrown and SceptreAND MORE!History shows us what's possible.

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• The Women Who Wrote the Renaissance with Ramie Targoff (ep 231)

  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 [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Ramie Targofframietargoff.comShakespeare's Sisters: How Women Wrote the RenaissanceThe Life of Vittoria Colonna: Renaissance WomanPosthumous LovePoems of WomanhoodJohn Donne, Body and SoulHistory shows us what's possible.

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• Crown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)

  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 [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Helen Castorhelencastor.substack.com@hrcastorThe Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IVElizabeth I: A Study in Insecurity (Penguin Monarchs)Joan of Arc: A HistoryShe Wolves: The Women Who Ruled Before ElizabethBlood and RosesHistory shows us what's possible.

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