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 • 231 episodes
British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics
Latest Episodes
Crown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)
Two cousins, both descended from Edward III. Both would become King of England. Helen Castor explores the epic battle between Richard II and Henry IV--the causes and the implications.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannllo...
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Season 6
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Episode 230
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58:21
Mary of Modena and The Graces with Breeze Barrington (ep 229)
Taken from the letters of Mary of Modena, this is the story of the Queen Consort and the women in her court who reshaped the culture and conventions of her time.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistor...
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Season 6
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Episode 229
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1:03:09
Making Space for More Stories in History with Carol Ann (ep 228)
My motto is "History shows us what's possible." But what does that mean? I turn to the terrific book What is History Now?, edited by Helen Carr and Suzannah Lipscomb to explore what history can be when open our minds and make room for more....
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Season 6
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Episode 228
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38:56
Murder Mystery in Elizabethan England, Times Two (ep 227)
For our final Royals, Rebels, and Romantics Summer Special, I'm sharing a couple of fun reads: Elizabethan murder mysteries! Set in the times of two Elizabeths--Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolann...
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Season 5
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Episode 227
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23:29
Radical Jane: A New Look at Austen's Novels with Helena Kelly (ep 226)
As we celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, her novels are more beloved than ever. But do we see them as she intended? Dr Helena Kelly joins us to discuss the radical nature of Austen and her novels.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloyd<...
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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1:07:58