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.
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Aug 21
Parallel Lives: Philip II & Mary I
In this Parallel Lives episode, we examine the marriage of Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain. Both monarchs were bound by faith and duty, yet faced suspicion, resistance, and personal struggles in their quest to secure power and an heir. Their parallel journeys reveal how ... Show More
53m 8s
Aug 19
The Queen's Husband: The Men Who Wed Mary, Queen of Scots (Series, Ep. 1)
Welcome to the launch of a brand-new series with historian Dr. Linda Porter: The Queen’s Husband. In this series, we explore the fascinating — and often complicated — men who married queens regnant.We begin with one of the most captivating and controversial women in history: Mary ... Show More
56m 23s
Sep 2023
A History of Royal Funerals
1,000 of burying the Kings, Queen and other English royals. From Medieval monarchs who were rushed to their graves, and occasionally exploded, to The Tudors and Stuarts whose people lined up to see life-like wax effigies of their recently deceased monarchs. And I'll unpack the fu ... Show More
35m 5s