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
Oct 6
Royals, Nobles & Mistresses with Syphilis
From sex-crazed libertines, to noble courtesans, to innocent Empresses; syphilis was a devastating disease which ravaged many, and sometimes changed the course of history. Let’s meet 10 royal and noble victims of this sexually transmitted infection. Lorenzo de’Medici, Duke of Urb ... Show More
33m 44s
Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth the Second, Part 2 of 2 (Repeat)
To mark the passing of the Queen, Noiser brings you this episode from the archive of Short History Of…
As the Queen’s family life became more complex, the relationship between palace and press intensified. But balancing the need for security and privacy against her very public re ... Show More
54m 38s
May 2022
Queen Elizabeth the Second, Part 1 of 2
Spanning seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign has seen the world change beyond recognition. And from her earliest public appearances representing the King to her roles as sister, wife, mother, and mother-in-law, she is never far from the headlines. But what was life like for ... Show More
58m 51s
Sep 2022
6. Queen Elizabeth II & Empire
Anita and Willie are joined by David Olusoga for a special episode of Empire, where they discuss the Queen, the Commonwealth, the future of the monarchy and the long shadow of Empire.
LRB Empire offer: lrb.me/empire
Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com
Instagram: @EmpirePodUK
Twitter: ... Show More
38m 33s