British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

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  Formidable Women in Medieval Europe with Susan Abernethy (ep 253) 15.07.2026 46mnt

  The history of Medieval Europe is shaped by the women--wives, mothers, daughter, sisters who wielded power, made alliances, governed areas and nations. Susan Abernethy joins us to discuss the women who shaped the Medieval world. Susan Abernethy The Freelance History Writer https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/ Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza The Formidable Women of Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage at the Burgundian Court Both available from https:...
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  George vs George: The Georges and the American Revolution (ep 252) 01.07.2026 46mnt

  This year, the US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Despite his limited powers, George III is the focus of grievances the Americans expressed as they demanded independence. George Washington lead the Continental Army and then the nation. The story of two Georges is the story of America. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop.org/shop/ca...
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  When Does a Lie Become a Weapon? Leadership and Othello (ep 251) 24.06.2026 42mnt

  Shakespeare's plays Othello and Much Ado About Nothing start with the same storyline: someone tells a lie about a relationship that threatens an entire community. But when does the lie become a weapon? When someone chooses to believe it. True leaders must push back against lies, even when it's risky and unpopular. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann ...
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  The Little World: Tudor & Stuart England with Nandini Das (ep 250) 17.06.2026 47mnt

  Tudor and Stuart England is sometimes considered "a scepter'd isle," as Shakespeare put it--proudly alone. But in fact, the history is much more complicated. Nandini Das explores how small and interconnected the world was in the 16th and 17th centuries, and how that contributed to the nature and character of England at the time. Nandini Das University of Oxford https://www.english.ox.ac.uk/people/nandini-das https://www.english.ox.ac.uk/people/nandini-das @rentravailer on Twitter This Littl...
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  Mary Tudor, Erasmus, and Tudor Continental Impact with Amy McElroy (ep 249) 03.06.2026 58mnt

  Amy McElroy Substack: The Tudor Notebook with Rebecca Batley https://amymcelroy.substack.com/p/welcome @amymcelroy on Substack @amymcelroy_author on Instagram Books: Desiderius Erasmus (2026), Mary Tudor Queen of France (2025) And many more! Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Support the show History reve...
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  Power, Praise, and Pressure: How King Lear Gets it Wrong (ep 248) 27.05.2026 26mnt

  In this episode of the Royals, Rebels, and Romantics Leadership Series, Carol Ann examines Shakespeare's King Lear as a cautionary tale. Instead of behaving as a leader, Lear behaves as a bully, grasping for power and control. He treats leadership as a transaction, attempting to exchange power for praise. Not surprisingly, everything falls apart. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https:...
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  The Story of Anne Boleyn's Hands with Helene Harrison (ep 247) 20.05.2026 1j 4mnt

  From the time she burst onto the stage of the royal court in 1522, people have been debating what Anne Boleyn looked like. Recent discoveries about portraits created in the reign of her daughter shed some light on the political importance of Anne's hands. Historian Helene Harrison joins us to share her insight and early identification of the way politics and portraiture come together in the appearance of Anne Boleyn. Show Notes: Helene Harrison https://tudorblogger.com/ @tudorblogger The Many...
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  The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn with Heather Darsie (ep 246) 06.05.2026 1j 3mnt

  Anne Boleyn changed the history of England, but her impact was felt far beyond her native country. Author and historian Heather Darsie brings a Continental perspective to Anne's life, and her death. Show Notes: Heather Darsie Heather holds degrees in law and German, which gives her special insight into the Continental perspective on the factors leading to the death of Anne Boleyn. https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/ @hrdarsiehistory "If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause": The Ju...
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  Hamnet Times Four: Experiencing the Book, Movie, Play, and Audio Book (ep 245) 22.04.2026 52mnt

  Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet has captured the attention of the world, focusing on Shakespeare's family. The importance of Agnes (Anne) Hathaway Shakespeare and the death of son Hamnet changed the family. Carol Ann looks at how four adaptations give us new understanding of the family and the works of Shakespeare. Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell affiliate link: Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.co...
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  Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble: Scottish Witches with Mary Craig (244) 08.04.2026 49mnt

  Macbeth begins ominously: "Enter three witches." What did Scottish people believe about witches? Historian and author Mary Craig joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics to explain. Show Notes: Mary Craig https://marywcraig.com/ Mary and Doug's podcast: https://bordersbletherings.uk/#podcast Twitter: https://x.com/11mwc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marywcraig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/11mwc/ Scottish Witches (Pen and Sword) available for preorder! ...
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  Leadership Lessons from History and Shakespeare: Henry V and the Power of Listening (ep 243) 01.04.2026 33mnt

  A new series on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics! Leadership Lessons from History and Shakespeare. This week we take a deep dive into Shakespeare's Henry V and why listening is a leader's superpower. Carol Ann Lloyd TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWJml2otH0 @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Support the show History reveals what's possible.
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  Scandals Surrounding the Seymour Women with Rebecca Batley (242) 25.03.2026 56mnt

  Jane Seymour was not the only famous Seymour woman of the sixteenth century. Rebecca Batley explores the lives of Edward Seymour's two wives, Catherine Filliol and Anne Stanhope. Show Notes: Rebecca Batley https://substack.com/@rebecca192630 https://amymcelroy.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips @damagedbybooks @rebecca192644 https://bsky.app/profile/bec1926.bait.social Anne Walker: The Life and Death of Gentleman Jack's Wife Anne Neville: Queen and Wife o...
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  Elizabeth Goff and the Bloody, Brilliant Tudors (ep 241) 11.03.2026 52mnt

  Elizabeth Goff, aka The Historical Gal, brings the Tudors to life, with 100 tales of gowns, gossip, and gory ends! Show Notes Elizabeth Goff @TheHistoryGal @thehistoricalgal @the_historical_gal on Instagram Bloody, Brilliant Tudors Carol Ann Lloyd @shakeuphistory https://carolannlloyd.com/ https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen History reveals what's possible. Support the show History reveals what's possible.
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  Michael Livingston & The Bloody Crowns: The Two Hundred Years War (ep 240) 25.02.2026 1j 2mnt

  It was a conflict that raged on for years, shifting alliances, remaking warfare, and changing the political and economic landscape of Europe forever. Michael Livingston deep into the history of what we call "The Hundred Years War," revealing conflicts and battles that raged for two centuries that laid the foundation of the modern world. https://www.michaellivingston.com/ Show Notes: Michael Livingston https://www.michaellivingston.com/ https://www.michaellivingston.com/the-blog...
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  Catherine de Medici & Bess of Hardwick: Wives & Mothers of Power (ep 239) 11.02.2026 50mnt

  Throughout history, women have used their own ways to establish credibility and exercise influence. In the sixteenth century, two women took this to high art: Catherine de Medici and Bess of Hardwick. In different countries and using different techniques, these two women demonstrate how the public performance of marriage and motherhood could change history. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Su...
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  Heart of a Lioness with Catherine Hanley (ep 238) 28.01.2026 39mnt

  Joanna Plantagenet, daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, was a princess and a pioneer. Author and historian Catherine Hanley takes us through her exciting life and shares insights from her book, Lioness Heart. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Catherine Hanley @catherinehanley_author Lionessheart: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy 121...
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  Kicking Off 2026 with Carol Ann (ep 237) 14.01.2026 31mnt

  Happy 2026! I believe studying history is more important now than ever! Join me for a discussion about the power of history, one of my favorite historical moments (1399), and how history is showing us what's possible. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Book mentioned in podcast: The Eagle and the Hart, by Helen Castor Support the show History reveals what's possible.
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  Tudor England Through Women's Stories with Rosemary Griggs (ep 236) 31.12.2025 46mnt

  Rosemary Griggs is an author, researcher, and presenter who shares the often unknown stories of Tudor women. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Rosemary Griggs rosemarygriggs.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ladykatherinesfarthingale https://www.instagram.com/griggs6176/ https://bsky.app/profile/ragriggsauthor.bsky.social Substack Notes from Devon's Tudor Time Traveler coming in ...
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  Celebrating Women & Their Voices with Sarah Gristwood (ep 235) 17.12.2025 51mnt

  In what can be considered a companion piece to her wonderful Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries, Sarah Gristwood's Celebrating Women is a joyful exploration of firsts, feasts, friends, family, and more! Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Sarah Gristwood www.sarahgristwood.com sarahgristwood.substack.com Facebook: sarah.gristwood.1 Instagram: sarah.gristwood Celebrating Women Secret Voices:...
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  How Do We "See" William Shakespeare (ep 234) 03.12.2025 59mnt

  We can see Shakespeare's plays on stage, but can we "see" Shakespeare? A new uncovered portrait dating from the late sixteenth century might give us a way way to see Shakespeare? Steve Wadlow, the owner of the portrait, and filmmaker Madoc Roberts join us to share the journey of discovery as we try to picture Shakespeare. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Steve Wadlow Madoc Roberts www.isthiswi...