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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Jul 8
Margaret of Angoulême : Queen, Writer & Diplomat
In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of Marguerite d’Angoulême—Renaissance writer, queen, and sister to King François I of France. Discover how Marguerite’s bold literary works, like the Heptameron, challenged gender norms, and how her passion for religious reform plac ... Show More
58m 33s
Jul 3
Dr. Emma & Me - Parallel Lives: Mary of Hungary and Margaret Roper
**This episode is available in video format on Spotify and YouTube!In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we dive into the lives of two extraordinary women of the 16th century: Mary of Hungary, the powerful queen and regent who shaped European politics, and Margaret Roper, the brillia ... Show More
1h 6m
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