British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

<div>Weekly podcast, British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you’ve always wanted to know? Just ask! Let’s explore history together.</div>

Renaissance Queens: Passion and Power with Leah Redmond Chang (ep 204)

Throughout history, the relationship between gender and power has been fraught with challenge. Author Leah Redmond Chang explores the potent relationship by focusing on three pivotal queens: Catherine de Medici, Elisabeth of Valois, and Mary Queen of Scots. Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydcarolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenLeah Redmond Chang leahredmondchang.com leahredmondchang.substack.com (The Only Woman in the Ro...

11-13
01:12:45

Life Lessons from the Tudors: Mary I Right Now (ep 203)

We all face situations where things don't turn out the way we expected, where our long-term plan has to be shelved for a moment, and where we need to change direction quickly. Mary I is a great example of how to succeed with a Right Now Plan.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

11-04
25:51

Tudor Executions: Don't Lose Your Head! With Helene Harrison (ep 202)

It wasn't easy living at the Tudor court. The closer you were to power, the closer you were to disaster! Historian and author Helene Harrison takes us through the perilous journey many made from glory to gory. Just in time for Hallowe'en, it's Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHelene HarrisonElizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and Treason&nb...

10-30
50:20

Anne Nevill, Queen of Roses, with Rebecca Batley (ep 201)

In all the battles of the Wars of the Roses, with the focus on kings and warriors, we often lose sight of the women. Positioned to be queen first of Team Lancaster and eventually of Team York, Anne Neville is the focus of a new book by Rebecca Batley.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenRebecca Batleythetravellinghistorianclub.wordpress.com@damagedbybooks on Instagram@thetravellingH2 on TwitterAnne...

10-16
57:59

Life Lessons from the Tudors: Margaret Beaufort (ep 200)

The Tudors are one of the most famous dynasties in royal history. We can't stop talking about them. It's easy to forget how unlikely the dynasty was. Without the extraordinary ability of Margaret Beaufort to make connections with both sides of the Wars of the Roses, we probably never would have had a Tudor dynasty!Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

10-07
33:30

Minefield of Malapropisms (ep 199)

In "The Glass Onion," Benoit Blanc discovers Miles Bron's deception by realizing his conversation is "A minefield of malapropisms." From Shakespeare to Sheridan to today, malapropisms are humorous and revealing. Show NotesCarol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenRichard Sheridan, The Rival (Mrs. Malaprop)William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing (Dogberry)Rian Johnson, Glass OnionHistory shows us what's po...

10-02
27:03

Meeting 1000 Tudor People with Melita Thomas (ep 197)

The Tudors are one of the most famous dynasties in history. But what about all the people around those well-known kings and queens? Melita Thomas takes us into the lives of 1000 Tudors who had front seats to fascinating times.Show notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenMelita Thomaswww.melitathomas.com1000 Tudor PeopleThe King's Pearl: Henry VIII and His Daughter MaryThe House of Grey: Friends and Foes of...

09-04
52:26

Murder, Mystery, and Jane Austen with Carol Ann and Lindsey (ep 196)

From Death Comes to Pemberley, the idea of Jane Austen meets Agatha Christie has proven irresistible! On this episode of Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, we look at the adaptations of Austen's novels that have plunged some of our favorite characters into a world of crime.Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenLindsey Lindstrom Lindsey Lindstrom DesignLindseyLindstromDsgn (Etsy)History shows us what's possibl...

08-21
36:46

Behind the Scenes at the Library with Carol Ann and Lindsey (ep 195)

Writing about history means research. Carol Ann shares some of her favorite places to research and some of her fun finds. Show NotesCarol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersLindsey Lindstrom Lindsey Lindstrom DesignLindseyLindstromDsgn (Etsy)History shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

08-07
36:11

The Welsh Man Who Created the Tudors with Nathen Amin (ep 194)

After years of battles over the crown, an unlikely contender emerged. Coming from a family that managed to thrive among political chaos, Henry Tudor tapped into mythology and legend to take the throne and establish a dynasty that would change the world.Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordNathen Aminnathenamin.com@nathenaminSon of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry TudorHenry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel,...

07-24
55:46

The Making of Shakespeare's Book with Dr Chris Laoutaris (ep 193)

Without the First Folio, about half of Shakespeare's plays would probably be lost to us. Dr. Chris Laoutaris takes us through the creation of the First Folio, the book that preserved Shakespeare for all time.Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCourting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and SwordDr Chris LaoutarisUniversity of Birmingham, Shakespeare Institute@drclaoutarisShakespeare's Book: The Intertwine...

07-10
57:47

"Real" History? Or History via Hollywood? With M J Trow (ep 192)

Many of us first encountered moments from history at the movies or on television. But how much history do we see on the screen? M J Trow joins us to discuss his book, Hollywood vs History: How the Past is filmed.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCourting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and SwordM J TrowHollywood vs History: How the Past is FilmedPen and Sword booksMr Trow has written ...

06-26
43:34

Meeting Kateryn Parr with Laura Adkins (ep 191)

She's much more than the wife who "survived." Historian and author Laura Adkins takes us into the life of Kateryn Parr and shares the full background of this extraordinary woman, wife, stepmother, and queen.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCourting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and SwordLaura AdkinsKateryn Parr: Henry VIII's Sixth QueenHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

06-12
53:29

How Anne Boleyn Started My Obsession with the Tudors (ep 190)

What were the greatest dangers in Tudor England? Bears escaping from the Bear Garden? A runaway cart? Poison? Or running afoul of the king? In this guide book to time travel, historian and author tells us how to keep our wits & our head in Tudor England.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCourting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and SwordHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

05-29
49:41

Surviving the Tudors! With Toni Mount (ep 189)

What were the greatest dangers in Tudor England? Bears escaping from the Bear Garden? A runaway cart? Poison? Or running afoul of the king? In this guide book to time travel, historian and author tells us how to keep our wits and our head in Tudor England!Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCourting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and SwordToni Mounttonimount.comFacebook: ToniMountTwitter: @t...

05-15
48:15

The Education of Margaret More Roper with Aimee Fleming (ep 188)

Thomas More's daughter Margaret tends to be in many of the rooms or on the sidelines when great things were happening in the court of Henry VIII. Aimee Fleming brings her into the center of the action, revealing her level of learning and how much impact she had on our understanding of the history of the Tudor court.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCourting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen a...

05-01
56:48

Playing and Winning the Waiting Game with Nicola Clark (ep 187)

No one was closer to the Tudors Queens than their ladies-in-waiting. From helping them get ready for the day to sleeping in their rooms at night, these women had a front row seat to what happened at court. Nicola Clark takes us into their world.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCourting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and SwordNicola ClarkTwitter: @nikkiclark86Insta: @nicolaclark86The Waiti...

04-17
49:02

Creating the Tudors with Sean Cunningham (ep 186)

When thinking of the Tudors, we often jump to the exploits of Henry VIII. But two essential Tudor men preceded the big guy: his father and his brother. Dr. Sean Cunningham of the National Archives UK shares his interest and experience with these often often looked Tudor figures.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordDr Sean CunninghamHead of Medieval Records, National Archives UKPublications: Henr...

04-03
01:08:46

Young Elizabeth: Becoming a Queen with Nicola Tallis (ep 185)

Before she was Gloriana, celebrating her victory over the Spanish Armada; before she was the Virgin Queen, revered in England and across Europe; before she was the longest reigning Tudor monarch, she was just young Elizabeth. Dr Nicola Tallis shares the journey of the young princess and how her early trials and turmoil prepared her to take the throne as the final, and some say greatest, Tudor.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by ...

03-27
51:43

Women of the Anarchy with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 184)

During the period of history known as the Anarchy, two women named Matilda stood in opposition: Empress Matilda and Queen Matilda (wife of Stephan of Blois). Sharon Bennett Connolly tells their stories.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordSharon Bennett Connollyhistorytheinterestingbits.comTwitter: @thehistorybitsFactbook: HistorytheinterestingbitsInstagram: @sharonbennettconnollyBooks: Women of...

03-20
44:32

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