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May 05, 2024
This Week in Royal History: May 6-12
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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode, we look at the week of May 6-12 and focus on a few interesting stories from the past.
In this episode, a friend to the show Dr. James Taffe joins us to discuss one of the most intriguing women in Tudor history, Lady Jane Grey. Sit back and listen to his wonderful research on the woman who has captured our imaginations for centuries.
Guess what's on today's agenda? It's none other than Sir Henry Guildford, the life of the Tudor party! But hey, our chatter won't stop there; we're diving deep into all things Tudor court. And, of course, with the brilliant Dr. Emma in the mix, you know we're gonna dish on Katherine of Aragon too!
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Credits:
Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Dr. Emma Cahill Marron
In this revisit episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on this journey of discovery, Rebecca is joined by historian and author Sharon Bennett Connelly.
Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 22-April 28 and focus on a few interesting stories, including:
Margaret of Anjou
Mary, Queen of Scots
Marie de Medici
Elizabeth Charlotte of Palatine, Electress of Brandenburg
When it comes to families entwined in the intricate web of Tudor court affairs, none captivate me quite like the Dudleys. From Edmund Dudley to John Dudley, and finally Robert Dudley, their saga unfurled across the entirety of the Tudor era.
Today I welcome back in this revisit episode, Dr. Joanna Paul to discuss the topic of her book, The House of Dudley.