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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.

Carol Ann Lloyd


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    The British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics podcast is an absolute gem. Hosted by the incredibly knowledgeable and engaging Carol Ann Lloyd, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through British history like no other. Whether you are a history enthusiast or just looking for a captivating storytelling experience, this podcast has it all.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Carol Ann's infectious passion for the subject matter. Her love for British history shines through in every episode, making it impossible not to get caught up in her excitement. She brings the past to life with her vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling style. Listening to her speak is like taking a step back in time and experiencing the events firsthand.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its educational value. Carol Ann manages to strike the perfect balance between entertaining storytelling and informative content. Each episode is filled with fascinating historical facts, but presented in a way that anyone can understand and appreciate. You'll come away from each episode feeling like you've learned something new while being thoroughly entertained.

    The only downside to this podcast is the wait time between episodes. As someone who eagerly looks forward to listening before bed each night, it can be tough waiting for another episode to air. With such amazing content packed into each episode, it's easy to see why fans might wish for more frequent releases. However, quality takes time, and I'm willing to wait if it means getting another incredible episode.

    In conclusion, The British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics podcast is an absolute must-listen for history buffs and casual listeners alike. Carol Ann Lloyd's passion and expertise make each episode a joy to listen to, and you'll come away with a newfound appreciation for British history. While the wait between episodes may be a bit long at times, it is well worth it for the high-quality content that awaits you when a new episode finally airs. Give this podcast a listen - you won't be disappointed.



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    Anne Boleyn: Days of Glory and Betrayal with Estelle Paranque (ep 222)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 64:16


    For hundreds of years, the stories of Anne Boleyn have fascinated us. Her stunning rise to the role of Queen of England, the birth of the future Elizabeth I, and the catastrophic fall from favor that led to a swordsman from Calais is a story we can't stop telling. But where did it all begin? Estelle Paranque traces Anne's story to its origin in the glamorous kingdom of France.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Estelle Paranque Associate Professor Northeastern University LondonInsta: @estellrprnq; Twitter: @drestelleprnqThorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne BoleynBlood, Fire, and Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de MediciElizabeth I of England Through Valois Eyes  History shows us what's possible.

    Anne Boleyn & Women Around Her with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman (ep 221)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 59:29


    We often associate Anne Boleyn with men: her husband, her father, her brother, and others. What about the women? Sophie Bacchus-Waterman discusses the women around Anne, including her mother.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSophie Bacchus-Waterman@sophiebwatermanSpecial Collections, St John's College, OxfordElizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother (coming 2025)History shows us what's possible.

    Happy Hurly-Burly Birthday, Shakespeare! (ep 220)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 44:55


    April is the month we celebrate Shakespeare's birthday, commemorate Shakespeare's death day, and debate whether they both really happened on April 23rd. Maybe, maybe not. But we're celebrating anyway--the fun and funnies about Shakespeare! Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    Leadership and Friendship, Shakespeare Style! (ep 219)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 40:24


    Time for another special episode about life lessons from Shakespeare and History. This month it's Hermia and Helena from Midsummer Night's Dream. Move over, Puck, these women are leading the way!Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenThis week: Midsummer Night's DreamHistory shows us what's possible.

    So Many Secrets: The Life of Emily Anderson with Jackie Uí Chionna (ep 218)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 54:52


    Her life was hidden in secret corners and unknown spaces, and yet she also lived in public. One of the premier code breakers of the 20th century hid in plan sight and remained hidden until social historian Jackie Uí Chionna uncovered her story and broke the code to the real Emily Anderson.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenJackie Uí Chinnoajackieuichinnoa.weebly.com@ChionnaUiQueen of Codes: The Secret Life of Emily Anderson, Britain's Greatest Female CodebreakerOral History of University College, GalwayHe Was Galway: Maírtín Mór McDonoghHistory shows us what's possible.

    Decrypting the Queen: Jade Scott and Mary, Queen of Scots (ep 217)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 52:35


    Mary, Queen of Scots is one of the most fascinating women in history. Imprisoned for years, she fought back in part through communicating in a series of coded letters. Historian Dr Jade Scott takes us into the mysteries of the enigmatic Scottish queen.Dr Jade Scott@huntingrebelsThe Captive Queen: The Decrypted Life of Mary, Queen of ScotsCarol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    The World of Women in the Middle Ages with Gemma Hollman (ep 216)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 50:09


    Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenGemma Hollmanjusthistoryposts.com@justhistorypost@gemmahauthorWomen in the Middle Ages: Illuminating the Worlds of Peasants, Nuns, and QueensThe Queen and the Mistress: The Women of Edward IIIRoyal Witches:  From Joan of Navarre to Elizabeth WoodvilleHistory shows us what's possible.

    Women's Leadership, Shakespeare Style!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 40:50


    We might not think Shakespeare's a great choice for finding women in leadership. But when we consider more carefully, we find many women leading where they are. Let's consider a couple: Juliet and Beatrice.During Women's History month, we celebrate all the ways women lead!Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    Black Tudors Whose Stories Shaped British History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 48:02


    Our final podcast of Black History month will focus on Black Tudors, with some context from the years before and after the Tudor period and a sense of what is happening around the world. This is an area of Tudor history I do not know enough about, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to dig into the scholarship of so many wonderful historians to learn more. For history to show us what's possible, we need to know more of the stories and see the larger, messier, more inclusive picture of the past.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    Black History Month: Black Women in British History (ep 213)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 49:44


    As it's Black History Month in the US, I thought I would share some of my favorite Black women in British history that I think we all need to learn more about.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    Life Lessons: Making Decision Based on Values and Thomas More (ep 212)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 35:04


    When faced with important decisions, what makes us say "yes" or "no"? Are our responses based on circumstance, fear of the person making the request, or our values? This week we take a look at Macbeth, Hamlet, and Thomas More to think about our values and how we use them.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    Behind the Scenes of Great Houses with Adrian Tinniswood (ep 211)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 49:28


    Imagine stepping into an opulent life in the golden age of Britain, where old money met new and elite lives played out in the great homes across the country. With acres of land and a collision of architectural styles, the rural palaces of Victorian and Edwardian England were the stages on which aristocracy performed. Adrian Tinniswood joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics to discuss his new book The Power and the Glory: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistoryshakeuphistory.bsky.socialpatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenAdrian Tinniswoodadriantinniswood.com@AdeTinniswoodThe Power and the GloryNoble AmbitionsBehind the ThroneThe Long WeekendAND MORE!History shows us what's possible.

    Elizabethan Religion and Treason with Jessie Childs (ep 210)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 52:15


    Elizabethan England was a place of terror for English Catholics, who hid their faith and friends and feared for their lives. Jessie Childs shares the real story of Catholics in the reign of Elizabeth.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistoryshakeuphistory.bsky.socialpatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenJessie Childsjessiechilds.co.ukTwitter: @childs_jessiejessiechilds.bsky.socialInsta: jessiechildshistorianThe Siege of Loyalty HouseGod's Traitors: Terror & Faith in Elizabethan EnglandHenry VIII's Last VictimHistory shows us what's possible.

    Life Lessons: "This Above All" Katherine of Aragon and Mary I (ep 209)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 27:30


    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:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    Classic Episode: Dr Owen Emmerson and Christmas at Hever Castle (ep 208)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 33:19


    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 by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenDr Owen Emmersonwww.drowenemmerson.comThe Tudor Trio@drowenemmerson@thetudortrioHolbein's Hidden GemCatherine and AnneBecoming AnneThe Boleyns of Hever CastleHistory shows us what's possible.

    Celebrate the Night Before Tudor Christmas with Laura and Kathryn! (ep 207)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 47:37


    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!Show notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenLaura Loneywww.lauraloneyLauraLoneyAuthor@lauralleavesandlaundryTwas the Night Before a Tudor Christmas**universal link:  https://mybook.to/tudorchristmasKathryn Holemanwww.kathrynholeman.comKathrynHolemanIllustrations@kathrynholemanillustrations@tudorartistTwas the Night Before a Tudor ChristmasMore available at her shop (katherynholeman.com)History shows us what's possible.

    Life Lessons from the Tudors: Christmas Fun! (ep 206)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 38:15


    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 from the Tudors about how to celebrate.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

    Women Who Shaped Tudor England with Sharon Bennett Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 54:22


    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 Lloydcarolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistory on Twitter, Instagram@carolannlloydshakeuphistory on Facebook@carolannlloydshakeuphistory on YouTube@shakeuphistory.bsky.social patreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSharon Bennett Connollyhistorytheinterestingbits.comTwitter: @thehistorybitsInstagram: @sharonbennettconnollyFacebook: Sharon Bennett ConnollyBsky: @thehistorybits.bsky.socialHeroines of the Tudor WorldKing John's Right Hand Lady: Nicholaa de la HayeDefenders of the Norman CrownLadies of Magna. CartaAND MORE!History shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 72:45


    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 Room)@leahredmondchang Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of PowerPortraits of the Queen MotherInto Print: The Production of Female Authorship in Early Modern FranceHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 25:51


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 50:20


    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 tudorblogger.comFacebook – /tudorbloggerTwitter – @tudorbloggerInstagram – @tudorbloggerTudor Executions: From Nobility to the BlockElizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and TreasonAND COMING in 2025: The Many Faces of Anne BoleynHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 57:59


    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 Neville: Queen and Wife of Richard IIIAnn Walker: The Life and Death of Gentleman Jack's WifeHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 33:30


    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

    Minefield of Malapropisms (ep 199)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 27:03


    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 possible.@shakeuphistory

    Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers with Darren Freebury-Jones (ep 198)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 50:21


    We see Shakespeare's influence all over, from the popularity of his plays for hundreds of years to adaptations like West Side Story, The Lion King, and more. We're less likely to see is others' influence on him. That's the topic of Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers by Darren Freebury-Jones.Show NotesCarol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenDarren Freebury-Jonesdarrenfj.wordpress.com@freeburianShakespeare's Borrowed FeathersKit Marlowe and the Demon LegionReading Robert GreeneHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

    Meeting 1000 Tudor People with Melita Thomas (ep 197)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 52:26


    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 Kings@melitathomas92thetudortimes.co.ukmgctblog.comHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 36:46


    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 possible.@shakeuphistory

    Behind the Scenes at the Library with Carol Ann and Lindsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 36:11


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 55:46


    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, Warbeck, and WarwickThe House of Beaufort: The Bastard Line that Captured the CrownTudor WalesCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 57:47


    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 Intertwined Lives Behind the First FolioShakespeare and the Countess: The Battle that Gave Birth to the GlobeShakespeare Beyond Borders AllianceEQUALity Shakespeare InitiativeHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

    "Real" History? Or History via Hollywood? With M J Trow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 43:34


    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 numerous other books, including books about the Wars of the Roses, Richard III, and the Princes in the Tower.History shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

    Meeting Kateryn Parr with Laura Adkins (ep 191)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 53:29


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 49:41


    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

    Surviving the Tudors! With Toni Mount (ep 189)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 48:15


    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: @tonihistorian medievalcourses.comHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

    The Education of Margaret More Roper with Aimee Fleming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 56:48


    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 and SwordAimee Fleminghistoryaimee.wordpress.com@historyaimee79Female Tudor Scholar and Writer: The Life and Times of Margaret More RoperHistory shows us what's possible.@shakeuphistory

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 49:02


    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 Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women who Served the Tudor QueensGender, Family, and Politics: The Howard WomenLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Creating the Tudors with Sean Cunningham (ep 186)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 68:46


    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: Henry VII (2007); Prince Arthur: The Tudor King Who Never Was (2016)Coming Dec 2024: Penguin Monarchs series: Henry VIITwitter: @SeanC1509 Let's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Young Elizabeth: Becoming a Queen with Nicola Tallis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 51:43


    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 Numbers, published by Pen and SwordDr Nicola Tallisnicolatallis.com@NicolaTallis on Twitter@Historian_Nicola on InstagramPart of the Tudor Trio! @TheTudorTrioBooks: Young Elizabeth; All the Queen's Jewels, 1445-1548; Uncrowned Queen; Elizabeth's Rival; Crown of BloodCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Women of the Anarchy with Sharon Bennett Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 54:36


    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 the Anarchy, King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye, Ladies of Magna Carta, AND MANY MOREHeroines of the Tudor World coming summer 2024Creative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Hearing the Secret Voices, with Sarah Gristwood (ep 183)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 36:49


    Sarah Gristwood offers us a captivating collection of extracts from women's diaries, looking back over 400 years to listen to women's experience with  love and family and work and leisure has changed down the years. And how it hasn't.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordSarah Gristwoodsarahgristwood.comTwitter: @sarahgristwood Instagram: @sarah.gristwoodFacebook: sarah.gristwoodSecret Voices: A Year of Women's DiariesOther books: Tudors in Love, Games of Queens, Queen Elizabeth II, Vita and Virginia, The Queen's Mary, The Story of Beatrix Potter, Blood Sisters AND MORE.Creative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Dress for Success, Tudor Style! With Judith Arnopp (ep 182)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 41:31


    For the Tudors, image was everything! The monarchs used their clothing and jewels to project an image of magnificence, which reinforced their place on the throne. Judith Arnopp tells us how.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordJudith Arnoppjuditharnopp.comHow to Dress Like a TudorMany other books, including the Henrician Chronicle, the Beaufort Chronicle, and more!Creative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Anthony Woodville's Rise and Fall with Danielle Burton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 74:51


    Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers: brother of Elizabeth Woodville, brother-in-law of King Edward IV, uncle of King Edward V. When Edward IV died, Anthony was tasked with bringing the new King to England for his coronation. The trip didn't go as planned.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordDanielle BurtonBlog: voyagerofhistory.wordpress.comInsta: @voyagerofhistoryTwitter: @PrincessBurtonFB: Danielle BurtonCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Eating Through the Tudor Year with Brigitte Webster (ep 180)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 58:49


    Eating with the Tudors is more than a guide to Tudor eating, it is a description of the changing world of monarchs and their people in the sixteenth century. Tudor food expert Brigitte Webster joins us to share her extraordinary research about how Tudors ate and lived.Show notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordBrigitte Websterwww.tudorexperience.comInstagram: tudor_experienceFacebook: Tudor and 17th Century ExperienceTwitter: @tudorfoodrecipeBooks: Eating with the Tudors, A Banquet at the Old HallCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Tudor Education and Women's Lives with Amy McElroy (episode 179)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 49:50


    We love to learn about the Tudors, but how did Tudors learn? And what was life like for Tudor women? Author and historian Amy McElroy joins us to explore the lives of learners and women during Tudor times.Show notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordAmy McElroyamymcelroy.blogTwitter: @amymc_booksFacebook: amymcelroy_books Instagram: amymcelroy_booksthreads: @amymcelroy_booksbluesky: amymcelroy.bsky.socialCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Tudor Gift Giving and New Year's Gift Rolls (ep 178)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 35:35


    After-Christmas blues? Not in Tudor England. The celebrations were just beginning on December 25! Gifts were exchanged on New Year's Day in an extravagant ceremony, bringing joy, politics, and historic scandals.Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Celebrate Christmas, Tudor Style! With James Taffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 47:44


    Celebrating Christmas was a big event in Tudor times, just as it is today. Dr.James Taffe joins us to explore the fascinating ways Tudors experienced everything from joy to gluttony to melancholy during the 12 Days of Christmas and beyond.Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordJames Taffe@tudortaffeServing the Tudors (coming in 2024)Christmas with the TudorsCourting Scandal: The Rise and Fall of Jane BoleynCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    More Thoughts on the Princes in the Tower with Nathen Amin (ep 176)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 54:11


    Recent discoveries sponsored by the Richard III Society have opened new discussions about the Princes in the Tower. Nathen Amin weighs in about the likelihood the boys survived.Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordNathen Aminnathenamin.com@nathenaminHenry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and WarwickThe House of Beaufort: The Bastard Line that Captured the CrownTudor WalesCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    How Hans Holbein "Created" Henry VIII with Franny Moyle (ep 175)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 42:00


    The Tudors are one of the most well-known of the English royal dynasties for several reasons: the larger than life characters, the multiple marriages and Virgin Queen, and the extraordinary portraits. When Hans Holbein the Younger became Henry VIII's painter, he helped create an image of the king that has shaped our understanding of the Tudors. Franny Moyle joins us to share her research into how Holbein helped create the legacy of Henry VIII.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordFranny MoyleFrannymoyle.comThe King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein(Can buy dedicated copy of the UK hardback, which has the best images, on her website)@frannymoyleCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Civil Wars and a Kingdom without a King with Miranda Malins (ep 174)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 45:10


    With a country that's mostly a monarchy, it's tempting to skip over the gap between Charles I and Charles II. But those years of reimagining government changed things forever. Historian Miranda Malins joins us to explain the "gap years" that included wars, experiments, and Oliver Cromwell.Show NotesMiranda MalinsMirandamalins.comFacebook: mirandamalinsbooksPinterest: mirandamalins@mirandamalinsBooks: The Puritan Princess, The Rebel DaughterCarol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Double, Double, Kings in Trouble: James I, Lear, and Macbeth (ep 173)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 45:34


    Double, double, toil and trouble is not so far removed from what becomes a modern chant, remember, remember the 5th of November. As always, history shows us what's possible. And in 1605 and 1606, Shakespeare gives voice to the terrors of the time in plays that continue to enthrall us today: King Lear and Macbeth.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

    Visiting Kings, Queens, and Castles in Cumbria (ep 172)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 25:55


    Join me for a tour of British history through the kings, queens, and castles in Cumbria! We'll see history play out in one of the most beautiful areas of England.Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and SwordCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast LicenseLet's shake up history together!@shakeuphistory

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