Episode originally aired in 2022, I have added a 2024 update.
You can’t be a King without the bling, and you can’t be a Queen without the sheen. Let's learn about the artistry, history and gob-smacking value of over 20 tiaras previously owned by Queen Elizabeth II. They are printed on stamps, coins and bank notes across the globe and have been seen on millio ... Show More
Apr 14
Historic Royals with Tattoos
Tattoos have a long and colorful history across the world, and are an important part of many cultures. While 1 in 3 Americans have at least 1 tattoo today, western culture still sees the art form as counter culture, risque and rebellious. You might be shocked if you learned that ... Show More
29m 51s
Mar 2025
Catherine of Braganza: Loyalty, Politics, and Heartbreak
<p>Catherine of Braganza, Charles II’s Portuguese queen, faced political turmoil, religious strife, and a scandalous court—yet her influence endured. In this episode, historian <strong>Susan Abernethy</strong> joins me to discuss her book on Catherine’s remarkable life, from roya ... Show More
53m 7s
Nov 2024
S07E02 - Literature⏐Sarah Bernhardt, the Jewels of The Princess Faraway
In 1895, Sarah Bernhardt, then known as ‘the empress of the theatre’, had just acquired a theatre in Paris, on the Place du Châtelet: the Théâtre de la Renaissance. And to launch it, she needed a play. Or rather: a success. Sarah Bernhardt commissioned a young up-and-coming playw ... Show More
11m 30s
Jan 2025
Queen Victoria: A Life of Triumph, Tragedy, and Legacy
<p>Explore the life and reign of Queen Victoria, delving into the events and challenges that shaped her legacy and the British Empire. A thoughtful look at the monarch behind the crown.</p>
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25m 45s
Apr 2024
Henri VIII, amour et vengeance à la cour des Tudors
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Dans l'Angleterre du XVIe siècle, Henri VIII, héritier des Tudor, règne en maître sur son royaume comme sur sa vie maritale. Il annule son premier mariage avec Catherine d’Aragon, fautive de n’avoir pas engendré un h ... Show More
12m 6s
Jul 2024
S05E04 - Perles⏐Les perles de Marilyn
<p>Oubliez les chaînes en or et les grosses pierres : l’un des ornements les plus recherchés pour les célébrités masculines d’Hollywood et d’ailleurs, n’est autre que le collier perles.</p><br><p>A$AP Rocky, Usher, Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, Timothée Chalamet, Shawn Mendes, Pharrel ... Show More
14m 36s