Herstory

In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Dr James Taffe to discuss his festive book, 'Christmas with the Tudors'. It was an absolute delight to welcome James and discuss how the Tudors celebrate Christmas! They sure liked their food and to party!I do hope you enjoy this episode! I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Until next time, J xTo follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudortaffe/To purchase 'Christmas with the Tudors': https://amzn.eu/d/d7uWvuWTo purchase 'Courting Scandal: The Rise and Fall of Jane Boleyn': https://amzn.eu/d/7tEoJUOTo purchase 'Serving the Tudors': https://amzn.eu/d/hK711W4To preorder 'Accounting for Anne: The Tudor Queen Who Could Have Been': https://amzn.eu/d/63v95sETo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Sharon Bennett Connolly to discuss Scotland's Medieval Queens. It was such a delight to have sharon on and learn so much about Scotland's history and their Queens!To follow Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonbennettconnolly/To follow Sharon on threads: https://www.threads.com/@sharonbennettconnollyTo follow Sharon's blog: https://historytheinterestingbits.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnkEjwPOHF5G-8APx7hnwWrLi_RiF4MUnOOcFdIrSV1IXNy9aPz3od9hKbcjU_aem_VbcEdAWV4ytN5Qa9M5DqiQTo purchase any or all of Sharons book on Amazon: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fviewauthor.at%2FSharonBennettConnolly%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn1_DlHj7HQ7XAolcvSQ5vpt1fgm5ythWqrkcaOJtNMxie65H8TIoux9iEcKU_aem_J1nkgRgeTgdJgM1Zv_YtUw&e=AT1hcqBomM-vUCflqIcUDT7iWchZBtDka2qfW6S3HS8yYdlb7yuLAZvGACoaiDas1YEH96p5YkdJ4-sAHL2BJLhoIbSGQorUc_mcWdqi-etfW8B48sa-3VjjMQTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f82640f5-2205-4172-b82a-2257bdb3cf61I do hope you enjoy this episode, until next time, J x

In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back author Amanda Schiavo to discuss her novel 'In Her Own Right' a novel focusing on the life of Mary right up to the point she becomes Queen. We also discussed Amanda's upcoming novel which is the sequel to her first, 'Fire and Faith: A Novel of Queen Mary I'.If you have not read In Her Own Right, I would highly recommend doing so! I also cannot wait for her second novel releasing in May 2026! I do hope you enjoy this episode, J x To follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_amanda_schiavo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==To Purchase In Her Own Right: https://www.blackrosewriting.com/historicaladventure/p/inherownrightTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back Dr Elizabeth Norton to discuss her brand new book, 'Women Who Ruled the World: 5,000 years of Female Monarchy'. This book is an absolute must read, and I so enjoyed recording this episode with Elizabeth who taught me so much!To purchase your copy: https://amzn.eu/d/2JevseuTo follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enortonhistory/To follow Elizabeth on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@enortonhistoryTo follow Elizabeth's Website: http://www.elizabethnorton.co.ukTo follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethnortonhistorian/?locale=en_GBTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorI do hope you enjoy this episode, until next time! x

Today is a very special episode because we are celebrating two years of the herstory podcast! I cannot believe we have hit this milestone but I am also incredibly grateful for making it this far. I love this podcast so much, and I am incredibly grateful to you, the audience, the historians who take the time to come on and just all the love!In this episode we are taking a trip down memory lane looking at the five most popular episodes chosen by you guys.Thank you so much for being an incredible audience for two year, and I do hope you enjoy this episode!Until next time, J x

In today's episode we are revisitng our episode with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman on the subject of her brand new book 'Elizabeth Boleyn, The Queen's Mother'. I had so much fun recording this episode last year, and it is absolutley delightful to have a copy of Sophie's book on my shelf! I do hope you enjoy relistening to this episode! To follow Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiebwaterman/To follow Sophie on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sophiebwaterman.bsky.socialTo purchase 'Elizabeth Boleyn: The Queen's Mother' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/dApPJiCUntil next time, J x

In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back James onto the podcast to discuss Queen Mary II. It was such a delight to have James back and learn about a Queen that is lesser known in English history! To follow the Queen Anne Boleyn Society run by James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynsociety/To follow the Queen Mary II Society run by James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenmaryiisociety/ (launching soon) To follow the Anne Boleyn Society on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@anneboleynsocietyTo follow the Anne Boleyn Society on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anneboleynsocietyTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorUntil next time, Jess x

In today's episode I welcomed Dr Estelle onto the podcast to discuss the subject of her latest book, 'The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn'. It was such a joy to speak to Estelle about her incredible book and to learn more about a time in Anne's France. Thank you to Estelle for coming onto the podcast and being such a wonderful guest! To purchase 'The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0PHjXzvTo purchase 'Blood, Fire and Gold' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/gdwK2AQTo follow Estelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estelleprnq/To follow Estelle on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@estelleprnqTo follow Estelle on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ellehistory?si=3TkvzPs1acwIws2TTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorI do hope you enjoy this episode, until next time, J x

I am delighted to welcome back the wondeful Bonnie Beadle, best known for running the Katherine Parr Society. In today's episode we discussed Anne Askew, a woman who was martyred for her Protestant faith in 1546.As usual it is a joy to have Bonnie on the podcast and discuss a woman who is not as well known history. In this episode torture in the tower is discussed and execution.To follow the Katherine Parr Society on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherineparrsociety/To follow the Katherine Parr Society on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherineparrsocietyTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorI hope you enjoy the episode and I will see you all next time! J x

In today's episode I am delighted to welcome award winning author, Elizabeth Fremantle onto the podcast to discuss her latest novel, 'Sinners' which focuses on the story of Italian noblewoman Beatrice Cenci. It is an absolute honour to have one of my favourite authors on and I had such fun recording this podcast! To purchase 'Sinners' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/iyedg30To purchase 'Firebrand' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/dPj9PqXTo purchase 'Disobedient' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ckCDpsQTo follow Elizabeth on her website: http://www.elizabethfremantle.comTo follow Elizabeth on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lizfremantle.bsky.socialTo follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizfremantle/To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=60555b23-024f-4792-a0b7-cba604f6d631Until next time, J x

In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back Professor Tracy Borman to discuss her upcoming book, 'The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deciet and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty'. It was such a joy to speak to Tracy again, and I am beyond excited for her new book, which will be released on the 1st of September this year. This book sounds truly wonderful and definitely dispells the pain free succession of James VI & I. To preorder 'The Stolen Crown' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hkHlJroTo preorder 'The Stolen Crown on Hodder & Staughton: https://www.hodder.co.uk/titles/tracy-borman/the-stolen-crown/9781399732888/To preorder 'The Stolen Crown' at Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781399732888To preorder 'The Stolen Crown' at Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/9781399732888?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=508909&awc=3787_1755876665_9dba50b43d3991027d483ec587502955&utm_source=508909&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hachette.co.ukTo follow Tracy's website: http://www.tracyborman.co.ukTo follow Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracy.borman/To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareI really hope you enjoy this episode, until next time!

In today's episode I welcomed Susan Abernethy onto the podcast to discuss Catherine of Braganza, wife to King Charles II.It was such a joy to speak to Susan and learn so much about this often forgotten Queen Consort. To purchase Susan's biography on Catherine of Braganza: https://amzn.eu/d/gN9sAhrTo follow Susan's website: http://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/To follow Susan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yoginisusan2010/To follow Susan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefreelancehistorywriter/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_webTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorUntil next time, J x

In today's episode I am delighted to welcome Dr Breeze Barrington onto the podcast to discuss her debut book "The Graces" .The Graces focuses on Mary of Modena, second wife to James II and the women she surrounded herself with at the Restoration Court. I really hope you enjoy today's episode!Until next time, Jess xTo follow Breeze's website: https://www.breezebarrington.comTo follow Breeze on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breeze_barrington/?hl=enTo purchase 'The Graces': https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/graces-9781526663788/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac6-slBWM3Lh258NaL_90vDCJJGtk-74HFDHAUOcqJ5regrItX9VHMDFhuFIA_aem_iILQfIeOHolw6cjj-3O_1QTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

In today's episode I am delighted to welxome back Helene Harrison to discuss her brand new book, 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn'. Helene's new book is a masterpiece and I highly recommend it!It was so fascinating to learn about Helene's research and her favourite elements of the book.To purchase 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn': https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Faces-of-Anne-Boleyn-Hardback/p/52933To purchase 'Tudor Executions': https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tudor-Executions-Hardback/p/50862To purchase 'Elizabethan Rebellions': https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Elizabethan-Rebellions-Hardback/p/22351To follow Helene's website: www.tudorblogger.comTo follow Helene on Substack: https://tudorblogger.substack.com/To follow Helene on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tudorbloggerTo follow Helene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudorbloggerTo follow Helene on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tudorblogger.bsky.socialTo follow Helene on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tudorbloggerTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorUntil next time, J x

In today's episode, I welcomed Carol Ann Lloyd onto the podcast to discuss the formidable Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor was such an incredible woman and I really enjoyed discussing her with Carol Ann!To follow Carol Ann's Youtube: https://youtube.com/@carolannlloydshakeup?si=467gLQzrfQJQ59uGTo follow Carol Ann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakeuphistory/To follow Carol Ann's website: https://www.carolannlloyd.comTo purchase 'Courting the Virgin Queen: Queen Elizabeth I And Her Suitors': https://amzn.eu/d/0ojMK9WTo purchase 'The Tudors by Numbers: The Stories and Statistics Behind England's Most Infamous Royal Dynasty: https://amzn.eu/d/fUZhSjmTo follow Carol Ann on Linktree and discover her other fun projects: https://linktr.ee/carolannlloyd?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=24b6bdaf-b810-4693-b60b-343853a328d7To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

In today’s episode I welcomed the lovely Heather onto the podcast to discuss her latest book, ‘Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess’To follow Heather on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hrdarsiehistoryTo follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdarsiehistory/To follow Heather on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@hdarsiehistoryTo follow Heather on Substack: https://substack.com/@heatherrdarsieTo follow Heather's website: https://maidensandmanuscripts.comTo purchase 'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: I am not as Simple as I May Seem': https://amzn.eu/d/0tl6HboTo purchase 'Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King's Beloved Sister': https://amzn.eu/d/fmURrdUTo purchase 'Children of the House of Cleves: Anna and Her Siblings': https://amzn.eu/d/clQBuAFTo purchase 'Stuart Spouses: A Compendium of Consorts from James I of Scotland to Queen Anne of Great Britrain': https://amzn.eu/d/7UBu31CTo preorder 'If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn': https://amzn.eu/d/3NLj8SW

In todays episode I spoke to Laura Adkins about the sister of Queen Katherine Parr, Anne Herbert. It was a joy to welcome Laura onto the podcast and to discuss such an interesting woman!To follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talking_about_history/To follow Laura's website: http://www.talkingabouthistory.co.uk/To follow Laura on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@talking_about_historyTo buy Laura's book on Katherine Parr: https://amzn.eu/d/0g0HufTTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorUntil next time, J x

In today’s episode I spoke to the lovely Aimee Fleming about her brand new book, ‘Tudor Princes and Princesses: The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York’ which has released in the UK today! It was a joy a to speak to Aimee and learn so much about the young Princes and Princesses and I throughly recommend purchasing the book!To purchase ‘Tudor Princes and Princesses: The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York’:https://amzn.eu/d/71U1nDZ To purchase ‘The Female Tudor Scholar and Writer: The Life and Times of Margaret Roper’:https://amzn.eu/d/4dL8jrK To follow Aimee’s website:https://historyaimee.wordpress.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKr58xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwEwQI-phxyCNONAPnSmkjpzobZV_2LuOShVgYA3WUNwS3IXda1kjZ27bLEa_aem_StuTixMh9dslYzr4isag5Q To follow Aimee on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/historyaimee?igsh=MWM2NnQ4Mm9pNjE1aQ== To follow Aimee on threads:https://www.threads.com/@historyaimee To follow me on all of my platforms:https://linktr.ee/unholytudor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4d5f3e2b-5b44-4736-9c5b-9991b00e5a41 Until next time, J x

In today’s episode I spoke to the wonderful Dr Gabby Storey about one of England’s forgotten Queen consorts, Berengaria of Navarre, Queen Consort of King Richard I. This was an episode where I learnt a lot! Berengaria is an interesting figure and should be highlighted more often! To follow Gabby’s website:https://gabriellestorey.com/ To follow Gabby on Bluesky: @GabbyStoreyTo follow Gabby on X: @GabbyStoreyTo follow Gabby on Threads: @GabbyStoreyTo follow Gabby on TikTok: @GabbyStoreyTo follow Gabby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabbystorey?igsh=MTl1ZXB2Y2YzMW9vMA==To purchase Gabby’s book on Berengaria: https://www.routledge.com/Berengaria-of-Navarre-Queen-of-England-Lord-of-Le-Mans/Storey/p/book/9781032121475To follow me on all of my platforms:

In this episode, I spoke to Laura Crow about her brand new play, Vile, a play about Lady Jane Rochford, wife to George Boleyn and sister-in-law to Queen Anne Boleyn. In her play, Laura hopes to challenge some well known myths about Jane. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to Laura and learning about her play. I hope some of my listeners can attend the preview on the 28th of June! Thank you to Laura for taking the time to come on!To follow updates about the play on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vile_thetudorplay/To purchase tickets for the preview on the 28th of June: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-nopxgad?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadGgCbsq_SG7tiEO5Yzmja7ib0Unah0hBhNLt1F2_MnsLeus7s4t9zKcbRLNA_aem_jpjMZlKGp75fvlnh_WZV1wTo follow Laura on Instagram for her illustrations: https://www.instagram.com/itslauracrow/To purchase Laura's work on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/itslauracrowTo follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudorUntil next time, J x