Anne Boleyn is one of the best-known women from the Tudor era. Her family members are less well-known, which is why we're talking about them today. From her Irish granny to her notorious brother and his wife, we're here to talk about The Other Boleyn Family Members and Hever, the home they all shared.
Tracy Borman, author of the new novel The House of Boley ... Show More
Jul 29
So This A**hole: Henry VIII
Henry VIII stomped all over the Tudor era, and for a long time people thought he was a great guy. Some people knew he was not, like the six women unlucky enough to marry him. But in a post-Six world, Henry is now seen as the villain of this story. We're joined by Jillian Laine, a ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 22
Shakespeare's Greatest Character, Margaret of Anjou
Margaret of Anjou was a prominent figure during England's Wars of the Roses, just before the Tudor Era. At the end of the Tudor Era, William Shakespeare wrote several plays about the Wars - and in these, we see Margaret progress from young Princess to warrior Queen to mystical wi ... Show More
58m 24s
Apr 2024
Queen of Bohemia: Elizabeth Stuart
<p>Today we revisit the time I was joined by Prof. Dr. Nadine Akkerman, literary historian, author and educator. </p>
<p>Nadine’s access to Elizabeth Stuart’s original letters makes her the foremost authority on Elizabeth Stuart, and the perfect guest for to day’s show.</p>
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38m 2s
Oct 2025
The Scandalous Royal Mistress Who Ruled France
Is this strangest threesome in royal history?!We're endlessly fascinated with the lives of royal mistresses, and this has to be one of the most notorious.It takes place in 16th century France between Henry II, his wife Catherine de Medici and his much older mistress, Diane de Poi ... Show More
37m 45s
Sep 2025
Anne Boleyn: Myths vs Reality
The life of Anne Boleyn has intrigued audiences for centuries. Everyone knows something about her time as Queen of England, and of course, her betrayal and execution. But her formative years in France remain a bit of a mystery.Joining us today is Estelle Paranque, an Associate Pr ... Show More
1h 1m
<p>Today we talk about Anne Boleyn, and Henry VIII's descent into being a tyrant. Don't lose your head!</p><p>We also discuss evil condos and Carley getting cancelled on letterboxd.</p><p>It's a lot of info so strap in girls!!!!!</p><br><p>Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early epi ... Show More
