Richard III has gone down in history as the hunchback king who killed his own family for the throne, thanks to William Shakespeare. But Shakespeare got a lot wrong. The English king’s life was a lot more like Game of Thrones than Shakespeare’s play. Like Ned Stark, Richard battles rumors and all kinds of backstabbing to protect his family’s throne. But the m ... Show More
Apr 2
Mistresses: Mary Boleyn | 100
Before Anne Boleyn, there was Mary. And her scandalous affair with King Henry VIII offers a whole new perspec:ve on “divorced, beheaded, died”. We dig into the story of the hidden Boleyn sister, including how she got caught up in a messy slut-shaming rumour that would come to def ... Show More
45m 29s
Apr 2024
Prince Harry and Prince William Pt. 1 | 43
<p>Prince William and Prince Harry have been fighting behind closed palace doors for several years, but only recently has their princely feud turned into public knowledge, Netflix specials, and tabloid deep dives. So what really went on over the course of their lives to lead them ... Show More
49m 10s
Nov 2022
#5 Joffrey Baratheon c'est Néron
Joffrey Baratheon est le fils de Cersei Lannister et du roi Robert Baratheon. Le jeune héritier du trône de fer est ultra arrogant, mégalo et surtout très cruel. Il a deux équivalents dans l'Histoire : Néron, l’empereur romain et Edouard de Westminster, prince anglais du XVe sièc ... Show More
10m 49s
Jan 2022
139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2
Who killed the Princes in the Tower? The inspiration behind Shakespeare's Richard III, their murder remains one of the greatest mysteries in English history.
In the second of two episodes, all eyes turn to Richard III, prime suspect in the disappearance of Edward IV's sons.
T ... Show More
58m 10s
Nov 2019
Minisode: Is Netflix's "The King" Good History? And Winter Reading Recommendations!
<p>Leah is back on the show today to discuss The King on Netflix starring Timothee Chalamet as King Henry V, our favorite Sadboi King, as he becomes the greatest king England's ever seen. Overall, we liked it! And if you need something that everyone in your family can agree on, i ... Show More
29m 35s