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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
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Historian, USA Today bestseller, and Pulitzer nominated author Deb Hunter presents All Things Tudor, the podcast that blows the dust off the history books and brings the world of the Tudors roaring back to life! The power. The sex. The scandals. The romance, and the ruthlessness. Join Deb and her amazing guests as they pull back the curtain and reveal the real lives of the Tudors.
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From the daring escapes of would-be-queens to impossible feats of ordinary people in the past - this podcast covers it all, from chaos and conflict to little known facts that changed the world.
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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may interest you. In this episode, we look at the week of June 4-10 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Philippa of England Edmund of Langley Edmund Crouchback Louis X of France Charles V Enter…
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In this special live episode, recorded at the Hay Festival, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Seán Burke to learn about medieval Irish folklore.We’re focusing on the lore and stories from Gaelic Irish culture. Gaelic culture remained the dominant set of cultural and societal beliefs on the island of Ireland well into the 17th c…
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Today, we're diving into a lesser-known chapter of Icelandic history: the mysterious arrival of the plague in the 1400s. Get ready for a tale filled with seafaring traders, remote island communities, and a disease that changed everything. -- Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! -- Credits: …
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This Week in Royal History: May 28-June 3
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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may interest you. In this episode, we look at the week of May 28-June 3 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Anne Boleyn Charles II Jane Seymour John Beaufort, Duke of Somerset Catherine of Lanc…
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Global Queenship: Queenship and Modern Empire
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In this episode, Dr. Johanna Strong is joined by Jessica Storoschuk and Dr. Cindy McCreery to hear more about queenship and Empire, this time looking at Elizabeth II. Jess is a historian of monarchy, focusing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Her main research topics include the Canadian monarchy, royal tours, and representations of the mo…
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Part 5: Who was Bluetooth? The beginning of the end
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Part 5: After years of fighting external enemies and leading successful Viking raids - Bluetooth finally realizes, that deadly enemies are far closer to home. Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth. But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inven…
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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode, we look at the week of May 21-May 27 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Henry VI of England and France Philip II of Spain Malcolm IV of Scotland Lam…
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Sue Perkins and Dr Lucy Worsley join Greg Jenner to discuss the life of world-famous novelist, Agatha Christie.Agatha Christie is arguably the greatest ever crime novelist but her work has also permeated film, theatre and television over the past century. Christie also lived during an extraordinary period of modern history. Her life encompassed the…
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In this special, live episode of You’re Dead To Me, Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Catherine Fletcher and comedian Dara Ó Briain to learn about Leonardo da Vinci.Leonardo lived from 1452 to 1519 during an era of plague and warfare across Western Europe. It was also the height of the Italian Renaissance. From mathematics to military maps, and some pa…
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Exploring the Lives of Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, and Cleopatra with Author Margaret George
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Margaret George writes biographical novels about outsized historical characters: Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, Cleopatra, Mary Magdalene, Helen of Troy, and Elizabeth I. Her latest, The Confessions of Young Nero, will be published in March. All six of her novels have been New York Times bestsellers, and the Cleopatra novel was made into an Emm…
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Global Queenship: Meiji Empresses and Korean Queens
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In today’s episode, Dr. Johanna Strong is joined by Dr Alison Miller and Dr Alban Schmid. Alison is an associate professor of Art History and the Chair of Asian Studies at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and has published widely on Meiji Japan. She is the recipient of several distinguished fellowships, including being a Fulbright …
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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of May 7-May 13 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Frederica Charlotte of Prussia Caroline Matilda of Great Britain Suzanne de Bo…
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Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Darren Harriot to learn about the bodybuilding boom of the 19th and 20th centuries.The latter part of the 19th century saw the beginning of a fitness craze where the seeds of the modern-day gym and fitness culture were sown. But physical fitness also tapped into other parts of the psyche of Br…
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Discovering Historical Dramas with Christine and Claire
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Historical dramas are a popular form of entertainment that captivate many of us. In this episode, the wonderful Christine Morgan makes a comeback and chats with the reigning historical drama queen, Claire. They discuss the latest and upcoming historical dramas that are a must-watch, providing you with valuable insights into the genre. -- Commercial…
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Wives of Henry VIII: Dowries, Dower Land and Jointures (Queens Series)
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In this episode, Andy McMillin joins me to discuss the fascinating topic of the six queens of Henry VIII and their dowries, dower lands, and jointures. We'll look at the differences between a dowry and dower lands and what exactly was a jointure. Did King Henry's wives all receive the same lands, manors, and parks? What did their involvement in run…
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Part 4: Who was Bluetooth: A hotheaded enemy
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Part 4: Friends may fade away, but enemies are always close at hand... Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth. But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him? Like classical lite…
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Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Adam Chapman and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean to learn about the rise of the Tudor dynasty.The Tudors are probably the most famous ruling dynasty in British and English history. But where and when did the Tudor family actually originate? The answer lies in 13th-century Anglesey with a collection of modest landowners, w…
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Wives of James V: Madeleine of Valois and Marie of Guise (Queens Series)
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Today, I am once again joined by the fabulous Dr. Linda Porter to discuss two queens consort - Madeleine of Valois and Marie of Guise. Madeleine of Valois was the first wife of King James V of Scotland. Their marriage was arranged as part of a political alliance between Scotland and France. However, Madeleine's time as queen was tragically short-li…
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Global Queenship: The Begums of Bhopal and Rediscovering Women's Power and Sovereignty in Colonial India
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In this episode, Annie Treesa Joseph joins Dr. Johanna Strong to discuss the Begums of Bhopal and queenship in India. Annie, a PhD student at the University of Kerala, is working on gender and sovereignty in colonial India and is a Charles Wallace Fellow. The focus of her research is to recover and retrieve the history of women in power in colonial…
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This Week in Royal History: April 23 - 29
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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 23-April 29 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Margaret of Anjou Mary, Queen of Scots Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Ed…
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Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Shushma Malik and comedian Thanyia Moore to learn about Cleopatra.Cleopatra – the seventh Ancient Egyptian Queen to bear that name – was born around 69 BCE and she’s seen by many historians as the final ruler of dynastic Egypt; a lineage that stretched back 3,000 years.From marrying and murdering her siblings to liaisons…
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*Warning: If you have a weak stomach - this might not be the episode for you. Not suitable for children. In this 5 Minute History, we look at the Black Death - how the disease impacted England, how many lives were lost, its origins, how it spread, and the different forms it took. We will also learn about the impact of the Black Death on society and…
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In this episode of Ask the Expert, Steph chats with author Kristie Dean about the ever fascinating sisters and nieces of King Henry VIII. Commercial FREE for patrons! Sign up Now! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! -- Credits: Host: Steph Stohrer Guest: Kristie Dean Edited by: Rebecca Larson Voice Over: David BlackMu…
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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 16 -April 22 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: Eleanor of Woodstock Elizabeth of York, Duchess of Suffolk King Henry VI…
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Part 3: Who was Bluetooth? A viking King takes on the Holy Roman Empire
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Part 3: With Norway as an ally, Bluetooth looks south for land to conquer Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth. But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him? Like classical l…
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Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Amira Bennison and comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri to learn about Al Andalus. From 711 to 1492, a significant amount of the Iberian peninsula – modern day Spain and Portugal – was ruled by a succession of Islamic rulers.This era was a golden age as people and customs were imported from as far away as Iraq and North Africa to…
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5 Minute History: The Devastating 1755 Earthquake in Lisbon, Portugal
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In this episode, we explore the 1755 Lisbon #earthquake, one of the most devastating earthquakes in #history. We take you back to the day when the earthquake struck, describing the panic and chaos that ensued. We'll also explore the disaster's impact on Portugal's #royal family, government, and economy, and its far-reaching implications for earthqu…
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