British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 210 episodes
British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics
Latest Episodes
Life Lessons: "This Above All" Katherine of Aragon and Mary I (ep 209)
In Hamlet, Polonius says, "This above all, to thine own self be true." Shakespeare realized that knowledge of values and authenticity can create great leaders. Katherine of Aragon and Mary I put this into practice.Show Notes:Car...
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Season 5
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Episode 209
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Classic Episode: Dr Owen Emmerson and Christmas at Hever Castle (ep 208)
Celebrate Christmas with the Tudors at Hever Castle with this classic episode featuring historian Dr Owen Emmerson.Show NotesCarol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors ...
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Season 5
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Episode 208
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33:19
Celebrate the Night Before Tudor Christmas with Laura and Kathryn! (ep 207)
Twas the night before...Tudor Christmas! Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn are preparing for the holiday, and you can join them. Author Laura Loney and illustrator Kathryn Holeman join us to discuss recreating the classic tale, Tudor style!Sho...
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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47:37
Life Lessons from the Tudors: Christmas Fun! (ep 206)
In Tudor times, the weeks before Christmas were about working and fasting. But once Christmas day came, the partying began! For 12 days, everyone from farmers and laborers to royals leaned into feasts, gifts, and parties. We can learn something...
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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38:15
Women Who Shaped Tudor England with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 205)
In many ways, Tudor England was created by women: mothers and wives, warriors and peacemakers, religious and rebels. These women are brought to life by Sharon Bennett Connolly, who joins us to share their stories.Carol Ann Lloydcaro...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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54:22