On the 19th November in the year 1600, a boy was born in Scotland at Dunfermline Palace - he was the second son and the third child of the King of Scotland, James VI. Few could have predicted he would one day be king, not just of Scotland, but also of England and Ireland. No one could have foretold this boy would die on the scaffold for treason… This boy was of course, Charles James Stuart, who would become Charles I.Let’s turn back the clock and find out more about Charles’ upbringing and what events and traumas from his childhood influenced his future decisions… With us today we have author and historian Mark Turnbull.Welcome, Mark! Get Mark's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Charles-Is-Private-Life-Hardback/p/23661/aid/1238 Find Mark:https://www.allegianceofblood.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:Royal London Walking Tour:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 Royal Love Stories Walking Tour:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is our absolute pleasure to introduce today’s guest, Elizabeth Fremantle, and we’ll be talking about her novel Queen’s Gambit, which has recently been made into a film Firebrand starring Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr and Jude Law as Henry VIII. (The novel has been updated under the new name as well.)Please welcome, Elizabeth!Find Firebrand (a.k.a Queen's Gambit) Book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/188185/queens-gambit-by-fremantle-elizabeth/9781405909389 (UK)https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Firebrand/Elizabeth-Fremantle/9781668005361 (USA) Find Elizabeth's Books:https://www.penguin.co.uk/search-results?tab=books&q=Elizabeth-Fremantle&x9=author&q9=Elizabeth-Fremantle (UK)https://www.simonandschuster.com/search/books/_/N-/Ntt-fremantle (USA)If you would like to join Natalie on her Royal London Walking Tour, please see:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we bring to you our interview with Callum Watson, and we’ll be discussing the Battle of Flodden Field, wherein the Scottish King James IV was massively defeated by the English army which is ironic since the King of England Henry VIII was in France fighting the French. What’s even more ironic, is the fact that the Scottish King was married to Henry’s sister Margaret, from whom our King Charles III is descended. Let’s travel back to 1513 and and demystify this conflict, welcome back, Callum! Callum Watson is an author and historian. He works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn, and has recently published a book on the Battle of Bannockburn with Pen & Sword. He also contributed to the Channel 5 documentary ‘Britain’s Lost Battlefields’, AND Callum also has worked as a historical advisor on the ‘Outlaw King’ film for Netflix.  Callum's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/1314-The-Year-of-Bannockburn-Hardback/p/49813/aid/1238Find Callum:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiesDZuBN1Z0SE3Vq3Gjz_Ahttps://drcallumwatson.blogspot.com/https://www.instagram.com/cpwatson1375/The Battle of Flodden Field:http://www.flodden.org.uk/If you're planning a trip to London, join Natalie on her Walking Tours with Reign of London:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! On the 16th November 1272 Henry III died after a 56 year reign. His rule spanned the better part of the 13th century, and took England from the disaster that was King John to the conquering macho that was Edward I.  Neatly sandwiched in between these two vastly different kingships is Henry III, the man who gave us Westminster Abbey , peace with France and Scotland; and Parliament, as a regular place of meetings for government officials. Henry may not have the best posthumous PR, but we’re here to fix that. Please welcome to the podcast Matthew Lewis, historian, author and podcaster. Matthew's Henry III Book:https://www.amberley-books.com/henry-iii-9781445686530.htmlGet Matthew's Other Books:https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-survival-of-the-princes-in-the-tower/ https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Stephen-and-Matildas-Civil-War-Hardback/p/16734/aid/1238 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Rebellion-in-the-Middle-Ages-Hardback/p/20243/aid/1238 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-III-Paperback/p/15933/aid/1238 https://www.historyhit.com/author/mattlewis/https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisAuthor/https://www.mattlewisauthor.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her Reign of London walking tours, please follow the links:Royal London:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today we present to you our chat with historian and author Steven Veerapen, and we talk about several murders set at the courts of Mary Queen of Scots and her son, James VI and I. Get Steven's Books: https://www.waterstones.com/author/steven-veerapen/4403209 https://www.stevenveerapen.com/ https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/steven-veerapen/ If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!It is my absolute pleasure to announce today’s guest - please welcome Helen Castor to the pod, and we talk about her new book The Eagle and the Hart - the Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV.Who were these monarchs? Who was Richard II and Henry IV? Let's see what was their story beyond what Shakespeare told us. Why were their lives so intertwined? Did birthright matter in the end? Buy Helen's New Book:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/314989/the-eagle-and-the-hart-by-castor-helen/9780241419328Helen's Other Books:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/280827/elizabeth-i-penguin-monarchs-by-helen-castor/9780141989945https://www.faber.co.uk/author/helen-castor/If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Welcome to Season 5 of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast!Today is Guy Fawkes Night, a.k.a. Bonfire Night…Let’s talk about the history of it with James Travers, who has published three books on the topic. His last book, published with Amberley in 2019, also makes evident the connections of the Gunpowder Plot to Shakespeare..let’s dive in!Find James' Books:https://www.amberley-books.com/the-gunpowder-plot.htmlhttps://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/t/community-james-travers.htmlIf you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Welcome to Season 5 of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast!We continue a new mini series - SCARY HISTORY, wherein we’ll explore the many stories of humans mistreating other humans, and the lessons we can draw upon these examinations.  Today we have a short bonus episode for you and our guest is Chris Wood, the author of  two spooky books  - Final Last Words and Death in the Theatre., published by Pen & Sword.He will be telling us about some of the gruesome couples he read about in his research  - til death them do part indeed, sometimes literally.Find Chris' Books:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Death-in-the-Theatre-Hardback/p/23295/aid/1238https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Famous-Last-Words-Confessions-Humour-and-Bravery-of-the-Departing-Paperback/p/18951/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Welcome to Season 5 of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast!Today we continue a new mini series - SCARY HISTORY, wherein we’ll explore the many stories of humans mistreating other humans, and the lessons we can draw upon these examinations.  Please welcome back to the podcast, Ben Norman, who this time will be talking about his Pen & Sword book - A History of Death in the 17th Century England. How did you die in the 1600's? Would it be any different than dying today? Let's find out...Pre-order Ben's New Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-17th-Century-Knight-Hardback/p/51496/aid/1238See Ben's Books here:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/James-Is-Tumultuous-First-Year-as-King-Hardback/p/24327/aid/1238https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-History-of-Death-in-17th-Century-England-Paperback/p/18009/aid/1238https://www.amberley-books.com/pomp-and-piety.htmlPlease find more books on the Stuarts:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Sex-and-Sexuality-in-Stuart-Britain-Paperback/p/17131/aid/1238https://www.amberley-books.com/a-year-in-the-life-of-stuart-britain.htmlhttps://www.amberley-books.com/the-stuarts-in-100-facts.htmlIf you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Welcome to Season 5 of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast!Today we continue a new mini series - SCARY HISTORY, wherein we’ll explore the many stories of humans mistreating other humans, and the lessons we can draw upon these examinations.  Please welcome to the podcast, the Stuart Anderson Harris, who has a very popular YouTube channel which focusses on Manchester's Haunted Past...Find Stuart:https://www.youtube.com/@StuartAndersonHarrisIf you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Welcome to Season 5 of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast!Today we start a new mini series - SCARY HISTORY, wherein we’ll explore the many stories of humans mistreating other humans, and the lessons we can draw upon these examinations.  Please welcome to the podcast, the author Erin Fetterly, a.k.a. The Canadian Londoner, and she’ll be telling us stories from her new book Women Who Kill - a History of Britain’s Most Dangerous Women. Find Erin:https://www.instagram.com/thecanadianlondoner/Find Erin's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Women-Who-Kill-A-History-of-Britains-Most-Dangerous-Women-Hardback/p/50912/aid/1238 If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our great friend Chris Riley is back, this time to tell us all about the Battle of Agincourt of 1415, the one Shakespeare made famous with speeches like ‘Once More unto the Breech, dear friends, once more’ and ‘we few, we happy few, we band of brothers’...Welcome back, Chris!You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IGOur favourite books on The The Battle of Agincourt:https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/henry-v-9781804541937/https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/agincourt-9781472855206/https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/393103/1415-henry-vs-year-of-glory-by-ian-mortimer/9781845950972https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Agincourt-Myth-and-Reality-1415-2015-Hardback/p/6241/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather R Darsie is back on the podcast, this time with her brand new book Stuart Spouses: A Compendium of Consorts from James I of Scotland to Queen Anne of Great Britain, published by Pen & Sword.Who were the Consorts, supporting Scottish monarchs, from 15th to 18th century?Why did Mary Queen of Scots have three of them?Who was Mary of Guelders and why does this duchy keep coming up when studying early modern European history?Did George of Denmark have a prominent role? Let's dive in...Buy Heather's new book Stuart Spouses:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Stuart-Spouses-A-Compendium-of-Consorts-from-James-I-of-Scotland-to-Queen-Anne-of-Great-Britain-Hardback/p/51167/aid/1238Heather's The House of Cleves Books:https://www.amberley-books.com/anna-duchess-of-cleves-9781398103269.htmlhttps://www.amberley-books.com/children-of-the-house-of-cleves.htmlPre-Order Heather's New Book on Katherine of Aragon:https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/d/community-heather-r-darsie/katherine-of-aragon-spanish-princess.htmlHeather's Website:https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today we present to you our interview with Richard Wallace, who has recently written a book for The History Press , titled ‘The King’s Loot: The Greatest Royal Jewellery Heist in History', What did Edward VIII inherit when his father died? Why was Queen Mary called a Royal Magpie? How did Queen Victoria change the history of Royal Jewellery forever? And what did Wallis Simpson have to do with any of it?Let’s dive in.Find Richard's Book:https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-kings-loot/Baroque... Blog: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/post/that-woman-the-life-of-wallis-simpson-duchess-of-windsor-by-anne-sebbaLondon Walking Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea Zuvich a.k.a. The 17th Century Lady is back on the podcast, and today we’re discussing her latest book - Ravenous: A Life of Barbara Villiers, Charles II’s Most Infamous Mistress. And what a life! Welcome back, Andrea!Barbara Villiers is known for being a mistress to Charles II, and a cousin to George, the Second Duke of Buckingham. Did you know she may have had a child with John, the First Duke of Marlborough? (That's an ancestor to both Lady Diana and Winston Churchill)Let's delve deep into her life story, and untangle the web of lovers, royalty, and the general Stuart calamities...Please join the #KeepItStuart movement in helping us to bring spotlight onto this oft-forgotten dynasty, The Stuarts, who ruled Britain in the 17th century, after ruling Scotland for the previous three.Let's celebrate #StuartSaturday, which is today!Get Ravenous:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Ravenous-A-Life-of-Barbara-Villiers-Charles-IIs-Most-Infamous-Mistress-Hardback/p/50814/aid/1238Barbara's Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76Ernb5886hsmGQwFL7Rpi https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12bbaFVQcGGND7pzFRROGp Andrea's Books:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Sex-and-Sexuality-in-Stuart-Britain-Paperback/p/17131/aid/1238 https://www.amberley-books.com/a-year-in-the-life-of-stuart-britain.html https://www.amberley-books.com/the-stuarts-in-100-facts.html Find Andrea:https://www.andreazuvich.com/about/ https://www.youtube.com/@17thCenturyLady https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrea-zuvich For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/To book a walking tour with Natalie and talk more about the Stuarts and London spots associated with them, please visit https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 #NaughtyLondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Chris Riley is back on the podcast, with a four-part mini series on the Norman Conquest and the year 1066. This is the final one.And today we’ll be talking about the Legacy of the year 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. Why does it matter, almost a thousand years later, that the Saxons were defeated by the Normans? What did William do after becoming king of England? How did the landscape change? Did it have any effect on the population at large? Let’s find out…You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IGOur favourite books on The Norman Conquest:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/405905/the-norman-conquest-by-marc-morris/9780099537441https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/b/sharon-bennett-connolly/silk-and-the-sword.htmlhttps://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Landscapes-of-the-Norman-Conquest-Hardback/p/21702/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The historian Chris Riley, is back on the podcast, to talk about all things 1066: The Norman Conquest.This is the third of these episodes, and today we’re talking about the Battle of Hastings itself, the anniversary of which is today!You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG Our favourite books on The Norman Conquest:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/405905/the-norman-conquest-by-marc-morris/9780099537441https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/b/sharon-bennett-connolly/silk-and-the-sword.htmlhttps://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Landscapes-of-the-Norman-Conquest-Hardback/p/21702/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Let me introduce today’s guest Michèle Schindler, and we’ll be talking about a forgotten matriarch from the Wars fo the Roses - Alice Chaucer, who was Geoffrey Chaucer’s grandchild.Get Michèle's book here:https://www.amberley-books.com/what-is-better-than-a-good-woman.htmlFor more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her Reign of London walking tours, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The historian Chris Riley, is back on the podcast, to talk about all things 1066: The Norman Conquest. This is the second of these episodes, and today we’re talking about the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the anniversary of which is today!Why was this a fight few remember, instead always focussing on the Battle of Hastings? Why was Stamford Bridge important?You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmediaIf you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ .Our favourite books on The Norman Conquest:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/405905/the-norman-conquest-by-marc-morris/9780099537441https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/b/sharon-bennett-connolly/silk-and-the-sword.htmlhttps://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/ https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Landscapes-of-the-Norman-Conquest-Hardback/p/21702/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The historian Chris Riley, is back on the podcast, to talk about all things 1066: The Norman Conquest. In this, the first of the four episodes in this mini series, we talk about the pre-cursors of the famous year and why is it so significant in retrospect. Why was England such a prize? Who wanted the throne of England?You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmediaIf you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ .Our favourite books on The Norman Conquest:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/405905/the-norman-conquest-by-marc-morris/9780099537441https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/b/sharon-bennett-connolly/silk-and-the-sword.htmlhttps://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/ https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Landscapes-of-the-Norman-Conquest-Hardback/p/21702/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!It is our great pleasure to announce our next guest, the legendary Dan Jones.We’re going to talk about his new book - Henry V and the life and times of this great warrior king. How did Henry survive being struck with an arrow in his face, when most would perish from such a wound?What lessons of kingship did Henry learn from Richard II and Henry IV when only a prince?Was he truly as pious as history would have us believe?What was Henry's go-to phrase?Tune in and join in on all the medieval fun.Dan’s books are available on Head of Zeus website in the UK, as well as Amazon and instantly on Kindle, and for pre-order on Viking Books for those across the pond.Find Dan here:https://danjones.substack.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/2OwTnxm4YpB6mH0tLVYc2shttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/dan-jones-102354/Henry V (UK) :https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/henry-v-9781804541937/Henry V (USA) :https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/henry-v-dan-jones/1144709570Join Natalie on her London Walking Tours:Royal London - Anglo-Saxons to Tudors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today our guest is Brigitte Webster, and she’s going to tell us all about her book, published with Pen & Sword.She will tell us about the Tudors’ relationship with their food: what they ate, what they drank, and how it is different from our attitude towards food today.Brigitte lives in a 16th century house, which she is in the process of restoring to its fabulous Tudor glory. There are few people who can tell us this much about the daily world of the Tudors.Find Brigitte here: https://www.tudorexperience.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tudor_experience/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpILKsOYHVg https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-webster-1a288a128?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.17thcenturyexperience.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/brigitte.webster/ Eating with the Tudors :https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Eating-with-the-Tudors-Hardback/p/23659/aid/1238 Join Natalie on her London Walking Tours:Royal London - Anglo-Saxons to Tudors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Royal London - Stuarts to Windsors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and a new one Royal Love Stories:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!I am delighted to introduce today’s guest, Rebecca Rideal and we’re going to talk about her book '1666: Plague, War and Hellfire', which is particularly relevant due to the recent anniversary of the Great Fire of London. Let's dive into the history of the mid-1660's and see not only why The Plague, The War and the Fire happened, but also what was life like preceding these. What were some of the great inventions of the 1660's?  What was London like in the 17th century?Get Rebecca's book here:https://shorturl.at/X3kz4Rebecca's Website:https://rebeccarideal.co.uk/For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her Reign of London walking tours, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the final in our trilogy of episodes regarding the great battle of Bannockburn, which happened in June 1314, when the might of England could not defeat the Scottish army. This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish history.In our previous episodes we spoke of the leaders of the opposing armies, as well as of the battle itself, in all its glory.This time we’re talking about the legacy of the Battle of Bannockburn, what did it mean for Scotland, for its victor Robert the Bruce and what can you see from this battlefield today. Now, let’s hear our interview with Callum Watson, author and historian, who actually works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and who recently published a book on the topic with Pen & Sword.He also contributed to the Channel 5 documentary ‘Britain’s Lost Battlefields’, where he spoke all things Bannockburn;AND Callum also has worked as a historical advisor on the ‘Outlaw King’ film for Netflix. Callum's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/1314-The-Year-of-Bannockburn-Hardback/p/49813/aid/1238Find Callum:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiesDZuBN1Z0SE3Vq3Gjz_Ahttps://drcallumwatson.blogspot.com/https://www.instagram.com/cpwatson1375/The Battle of Bannockburn - National Trust for Scotland:https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/bannockburn/Britain's Lost Battlefields:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12270298/https://www.channel5.com/show/britain-s-lost-battlefields-with-rob-bellLondon Walking Tours:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and this tour where we talk in depth about Edward's parents - Edward I and Eleanor of Castile:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is our 1 year anniversary, we published our very first episode exactly a year ago! Also, this is our 70th episode! Another milestone. It is our absolute honour to introduce today’s guest, Dr Elizabeth Norton.  She is a renowned historian, she has published many books on the Tudors, and recently she was the historical consultant for the new film ‘Firebrand’, which launches in the UK next week. 'Firebrand' (2023) is a film about the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. The film is based on 'Queen's Gambit' novel by Elizabeth Fremantle. Please find Dr Elizabeth Norton's books: Catherine Parr: Wife, Widow, Mother, Survivor, the Story of the Last Queen of Henry VIII https://www.amberley-books.com/catherine-parr-9781445603834.html Amberley Publishing (UK) https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/n/community-elizabeth-norton.html Head of Zeus (UK) https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/elizabeth-norton Pegasus Books (USA) http://www.pegasusbooks.com/authors/elizabeth-norton Dr Elizabeth Norton's website: http://www.elizabethnorton.co.uk/ Find Elizabeth Fremantle's Novel: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/188185/queens-gambit-by-fremantle-elizabeth/9781405909389 (UK) If you would like to join Natalie on her Tudor Walking Tour, please see:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/ For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today I am delighted to present to you our interview with Anne Sebba, the author of That Woman: Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor - the first biography of the infamous duchess that was written by ...a woman.Wallis Simpson was the American divorcée for whom Edward VIII had abdicated his throne in 1936.Let’s explore the common misconceptions about Wallis and uncover a few secrets as well.Find Anne here: https://annesebba.com/Find Anne's Books:https://annesebba.com/books/That Woman book: https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/anne-sebba/that-woman/9780753827390/Baroque... Blog: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/post/that-woman-the-life-of-wallis-simpson-duchess-of-windsor-by-anne-sebbaLondon Walking Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today we have a historian and podcaster Jackson van Uden of the 'History with Jackson' fame as our guest. We’ll be talking all things Bosworth.Find Jackson here:https://historywithjackson.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/historywithjackson/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXh8pNeS7gdE377kgrNOIwDictators by Jackson van Uden:https://shorturl.at/wZ7lhThe Crystallisation of Totalitarianism by Jackson van Uden:https://shorturl.at/H3bAlJoin Natalie on her London Walking Tours:Royal London - Anglo-Saxons to Tudors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Royal London - Stuarts to Windsors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!The historian Carol Ann Lloyd is back on the podcast to talk about her new book ‘Courting the Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I and Her Suitors’. We examine Elizabeth’s Historical Hinge choices, and see why she swiped left…on almost all of them. The new book is released by Pen & Sword Publishing.Find Carol Ann here:https://www.carolannlloyd.com/https://www.instagram.com/shakeuphistory/https://www.youtube.com/@carolannlloydshakeuphttps://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/experts/carol-ann-lloyd/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolannlloyd/https://linktr.ee/carolannlloydTudors by Numbers :https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Tudors-by-Numbers-Hardback/p/23448/aid/1238Courting the Virgin Queen :https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Courting-the-Virgin-Queen-Hardback/p/50586/aid/1238Join Natalie on her London Walking Tours:Royal London - Anglo-Saxons to Tudors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Royal London - Stuarts to Windsors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and a new one Royal Love Stories:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Welcome to If It Ain't Baroque... your independent history podcast. As a special treat, today we have an episode about a new musical called ‘Wallis’, currently performing to high acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.It tells us a story of a famous royal pair - Wallis Simpson and the soon-to-be-abdicated Edward VIII.Joining us today are the two leads - Megan O'Hara and Rhys Anderson.See Wallis in Edinburgh:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/wallisSee Wallis in London:https://theotherpalace.co.uk/wallis/Check out our favourite books on Wallis and Edward:https://www.weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/titles/anne-sebba/that-woman/9780753827390/https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-kings-loot/https://www.waterstones.com/book/king-edward-viii/philip-ziegler/9780007481019To join Natalie on her Reign of London walking tour of Georgians to Windsors:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/?ranking_uuid=0c5da4e5-7983-497f-bdc7-214a8856a151This is a first of a trilogy of episodes we'll have this month on Wallis Simpson & Edward VIII. #watchthisspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we present to you our interview with Robin Eagles, who has recently written a book for Amberley Publishing, titled "Champion of English Freedom: The Life of John Wilkes, M.P. and Lord Mayor of London". John Wilkes was a very important figure in 18th century politics, and within the same lifetime he managed to be a Member of the British Parliament, a supporter of the revolutionaries in the American colonies, as well as a supporter of the Abolition of Slavery, a Lord Mayor of London, a pornographer, and a devoted Dad, who wouldn’t want to miss Christmas with his daughter. An altogether curious and incredibly controversial individual, we think you’ll find.Did we mention he had also been to prison?Please find Robin's book:https://www.amberley-books.com/champion-of-english-freedom.htmlFind Robin's work on Georgian Lords:https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/about/latest-research/lords-1660-1832Follow Georgian Lords on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/georgianlords/To see London through the Georgian lens, please join Natalie on her walking tour with Reign of London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're absolutely delighted to have a chat with historian Dr Joanne Paul. She has written one of the best history books of the last few years - called House of Dudley, which tells us the story of this family and their connection to the crown in the 16th century. Dr Joanne Paul was also the historical advisor on the new Amazon Prime show My Lady Jane (2024), which we’re going to be talking about today.Please watch/ binge/ indulge in My Lady Jane (2024) on Amazon Prime.Please find Dr Joanne Paul's book:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/309209/the-house-of-dudley-by-paul-joanne/9781405937191Dr Joanne Paul's website:https://joannepaul.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her Tudor Walking Tour, please click:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second in our trilogy of episodes regarding the great battle of Bannockburn, which happened in June 1314, when the might of England could not defeat the Scottish rebels. This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish history.In our previous episode we spoke of the leaders of the opposing armies - Robert the Bruce and Edward II. You may also remember these kings from the 2018 Netflix film ‘Outlaw King’. Fun fact, both are direct ancestors of Mary Queen of Scots.In this episode we’ll talk of the battle itself. All the fighting. In the melée of it.How many horses were there? Was it easy to kill someone in medieval armour? What were the conditions like underfoot? Now, let’s hear our interview with Callum Watson, author and historian, who actually works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and who recently published a book on the topic with Pen & Sword. He also contributed to the Channel 5 documentary ‘Britain’s Lost Battlefields’, where he spoke all things Bannockburn; AND Callum also has worked as a historical advisor on the ‘Outlaw King’ film for Netflix. Callum's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/1314-The-Year-of-Bannockburn-Hardback/p/49813/aid/1238Find Callum:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiesDZuBN1Z0SE3Vq3Gjz_Ahttps://drcallumwatson.blogspot.com/https://www.instagram.com/cpwatson1375/The Battle of Bannockburn - National Trust for Scotland:https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/bannockburn/Britain's Lost Battlefields:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12270298/https://www.channel5.com/show/britain-s-lost-battlefields-with-rob-bellLondon Walking Tours:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and this tour where we talk in depth about Edward's parents - Edward I and Eleanor of Castile:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a great guest with us today, author Jessica Cox, who has written a book called Confinement, which tells us about all the difficulties faced by pregnant women back in Victorian times. Would your child come out of the navel? What were the mortality rates? Was there any child support in Britain at the time? And how did the most important woman in the land deal with her own countless pregnancies? We’re talking of course, of Queen Victoria. Please find Jessica's book:https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/confinement/If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The historian Chris Riley, is back on the podcast, to talk about his favourite historical person, and that is of course, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Now, She’s famous for being a badass queen of England in the 12th century, and being the mother of both Richard the Lionheart, as well as King John. She’s also known for her court of love and chivalry. She had influence on the arts, politics and even crusades. In the first of our mini Eleanor series, we spoke about all the stuff  she got up to before she married the king of England at the age of 30. Now, we’re going to talk about everything that followed after, and why she deserves the title ‘The Mother of Europe’. You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmediaIf you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ .Our favourite books on Eleanor:https://www.amberley-books.com/eleanor-of-aquitaine-9781398112391.htmlhttps://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-families-of-eleanor-of-aquitaine/https://www.amberley-books.com/henry-ii-and-eleanor-of-aquitaine-9781398115507.htmlIf you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk to historian Heather R Darsie about Anna von der Mark; or as she’s usually called - Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII’s fourth wife, the one who was dumped because she was so unattractive.Well, forget everything you thought you knew about her. You’re about to go on a crash course on everything to do with Anna of Cleves.Fasten your proverbial seatbelts, there will be a LOT of myth-busting!Please welcome Heather R. Darsie, author of two books books on the subject of The House of Cleves:https://www.amberley-books.com/anna-duchess-of-cleves-9781398103269.htmlhttps://www.amberley-books.com/children-of-the-house-of-cleves.htmlhttps://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/d/community-heather-r-darsie/katherine-of-aragon-spanish-princess.htmlPre-order Heather's new book Stuart Spouses:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Stuart-Spouses-A-Compendium-of-Consorts-from-James-I-of-Scotland-to-Queen-Anne-of-Great-Britain-Hardback/p/51167/aid/1238Heather's Website:https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The historian Carol Ann Lloyd is back on the podcast to talk about her book ‘Tudors by Numbers: The Stories and Statistics Behind England's Most Infamous Royal Dynasty’, released by Pen & Sword Publishing.Yes, we all know the SIX wives... But do we know the total number of Tudor monarchs? Why does that vary? How many components did it take to make the famous Tudor logo? And do the numbers 007 go back to the 16th century?Let’s find out.Find Carol Ann here:https://www.carolannlloyd.com/https://www.instagram.com/shakeuphistory/https://www.youtube.com/@carolannlloydshakeuphttps://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/experts/carol-ann-lloyd/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolannlloyd/https://linktr.ee/carolannlloydTudors by Numbers :https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Tudors-by-Numbers-Hardback/p/23448/aid/1238Courting the Virgin Queen :https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Courting-the-Virgin-Queen-Hardback/p/50586/aid/1238Join Natalie on her London Walking Tours:Royal London - Anglo-Saxons to Tudors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Royal London - Stuarts to Windsors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and a new one Royal Love Stories:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we celebrate the recent anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, which happened on the 23d-24th of June 1314, when the might of England's army could not crush the Scottish rebels. Thus Scotland won, under the command of Robert the Bruce, and Edward II of England suffered a major defeat.This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish history.(As a side note, both Robert the Bruce and Edward II are direct ancestors of Mary, Queen of Scots... but that’s beside the point.)You may remember Robert the Bruce and Edward II from the 2018 Netflix film ‘Outlaw/ King’. Our guest today Callum Watson actually served as one of the historical advisors on the film. He also appeared in Channel 5's documentary on this topic for the 'Britain's Lost Battlefields' programme.Let’s hear our interview with Callum, author and historian, who actually works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and who recently released a book on the topic with Pen & Sword Publishing.Callum's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/1314-The-Year-of-Bannockburn-Hardback/p/49813/aid/1238Find Callum:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiesDZuBN1Z0SE3Vq3Gjz_Ahttps://drcallumwatson.blogspot.com/https://www.instagram.com/cpwatson1375/The Battle of Bannockburn - National Trust for Scotland:https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/bannockburn/Britain's Lost Battlefields:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12270298/https://www.channel5.com/show/britain-s-lost-battlefields-with-rob-bellLondon Walking Tours:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and this tour where we talk in depth about Edward's parents - Edward I and Eleanor of Castile:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are delighted to chat to the author Annie Garthwaite about her new historical fiction novel ‘The King’s Mother’, which has been published by Penguin. Of course, her debut novel 'Cecily' also makes an appearance.This book features four royal women, all of whom were mothers to the future kings: Marguerite of Anjou, Cecily Neville, Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret Beaufort. Their sons Edward of Westminster, Edward IV, Richard III, Edward V and Henry VII were all at point or another, in line for the crown of England, with the latter emerging victorious at the Battle of Bosworth.What relationships did these women have? How did the Wars of the Roses affect their friendships, especially after their sons started vying for the throne?Let’s find out.Find Annie's books here:Cecilyhttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/320814/cecily-by-garthwaite-annie/9780241990971https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Cecily-by-Annie-Garthwaite/9780241990971 (shipping to USA)The King's Motherhttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/454933/the-kings-mother-by-garthwaite-annie/9780241631270https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780241631270?a_aid=prh (shipping to USA)London Walking ToursIf you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today‘s guest is historian Jonathan North, who’s talking to us today about his book, published by Amberley, called Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt: An Eyewitness History.What do you do when you're a soldier under Napoleon Bonaparte (but before he was THAT Napoleon Bonaparte) and you follow him to North Africa, into a very alien terrain ...for an 18th century Frenchman?Also, how historically accurate was the latest film about Boney?Tune in and join the co-hosts Gemma and Natalie.Please find this book here:https://www.amberley-books.com/napoleons-invasion-of-egypt.htmland Jonathan's website here:https://www.jpnorth.co.uk/napoleons-invasion-of-egypt/If you're interested in learning more about history, please join Natalie on her walking tours:https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=supplier:252243This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time we talk to the historian Sharon Bennett Connolly, who's back on the podcast to talk about her new book Heroines of the Tudor World, released by Amberley Publishing.What was a woman's lot in the 16th century? We all know the Six Wives narrative, but who were the women heroes, or SHEROES surrounding these royal ladies? What are their stories? Tune in and find out.Find Sharon here:@sharonbennettconnolly on Instagramhttps://historytheinterestingbits.com/silk-and-the-sword-the-women-of-the-norman-conquest/Heroines of the Tudor World :https://www.amberley-books.com/heroines-of-the-tudor-world.htmlHeroines of the Medieval World :https://www.amberley-books.com/heroines-of-the-medieval-world-9781445689449.htmlJoin Natalie on her London walking tours:Monarchy Anglo-Saxons to Stuarts: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Monarchy Stuarts to Windsors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and a new one Royal Love Stories:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today‘s guest is historian John Oliphant, who’s talking to us today about his book, recently published by Amberley, called First British Empire.We’ll dive into the history of empires, why they seem to work, why they don’t. Not least of all, of course the British empire. Tune in and join the co-hosts Gemma and Natalie.Please find this book here:https://www.amberley-books.com/the-first-british-empire.htmland John's website here:https://johnoliphant.net/If you're interested in learning more about history, please join Natalie on her walking tours: https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=supplier:252243This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today ‘s guest is our dear friend, the historian Chris Riley, who’s back on the podcast, to talk about his favourite historical person (or may we say his favourite person, period...), and that is of course, Eleanor of Aquitaine. #herstoryNow, She’s famous for being a badass queen of England in the 12th century, and being the mother of both Richard the Lionheart, as well as King John. She’s also known for her court of love and chivalry. She had influence on the arts, politics and even crusades. But…what was she up to before she married the king of England at the age of 30? This is what we’re talking about in this episode, Eleanor - the early years. You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmediaIf you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ .Our favourite books on Eleanor:https://www.amberley-books.com/eleanor-of-aquitaine-9781398112391.htmlhttps://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-families-of-eleanor-of-aquitaine/https://www.amberley-books.com/henry-ii-and-eleanor-of-aquitaine-9781398115507.htmlIf you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are delighted to chat to the author Danielle Burton about her book ‘Anthony Woodville: Sophisticate or Schemer?’ Anthony was the brother of England’s Queen Elizabeth Woodville, who famously married Edward IV and was mother to the Princes in the Tower, the eldest of which - Edward Prince of Wales was Anthony’s ward for many years.Tune in and find out more about this sophisticated (or scheming?) person in this, first solo biography.Find Danielle's book here:https://www.amberley-books.com/anthony-woodville.htmlIf you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear gentle listener, today we shall be discussing the oft-admired show by the name of 'Bridgerton' (2020 -).Do be warned, as spoilers will occur.Our Favourite Bridgerton-verse books:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Bridgerton-Hardback/p/23199/aid/1238https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Queen-Charlotte-Inside-the-Real-Bridgerton-Court-Hardback/p/21481/aid/1238https://www.mombooks.com/book/the-real-world-of-bridgerton/?imprint=1Our favourite books on Georgian Era: Georgian Queens: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Queens-of-Georgian-Britain-Hardback/p/14066/aid/1238Wives of Prince Regent: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Wives-of-George-IV-Hardback/p/20127/aid/1238Life at Georgian Court: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Life-in-the-Georgian-Court-Hardback/p/12109/aid/1238Please find more history fodder on our website https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and if you would like to come with Natalie on a walking tour of London, please check out https://www.reignoflondon.com .Georgian Blogging:https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/blog/categories/the-georgiansGeorgian London Walking Tour:Here's a direct link to Natalie's tour about Georgian and Windsor monarchs: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our FIFTIETH episode!Tune in to find out all about the singing or rather, sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Why does this document matter?Our guest Chris Riley - of The Historians Magazine - chats to us today.You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmediaIf you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ .Here's a link to one of our favourite books about this very important piece of leather and the King that sealed it (he's also the villain from Robin Hood stories, and a villain in general):https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Ladies-of-Magna-Carta-Paperback/p/20738/aid/1238https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/King-John-Henry-III-and-Englands-Lost-Civil-War-Hardback/p/19035/aid/1238https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Summoning-Magna-Carta-Freedoms-Symbol-Over-a-Millennium-Paperback/p/41323/aid/1238https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/419103/king-john-by-marc-morris/9780099591825If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/ https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are delighted to chat to the author Clemmie Bennett about her newly re-launched novel The Apple and The Tree, which features time-travel, where a character falls through time from the lockdown England in 2020 - all the way to the court of a very young Henry VIII. What would you say to this young and handsome King? What would he say to you? How would you adapt to life in the 16th century if you're used to TikTok, Nespresso machines and plumbing? Let's see...#histficFind Clemmie's BookSee Clemmie's book on Amazon here:https://tinyurl.com/3yyua964 London Walking TourIf you're interested in learning more about Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, please join Natalie on her walking tour entitled Royal London: Medieval and Tudor Monarchs in Whitehall.Click here to book: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/ This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we talk to historian David Pilling about his latest book on Edward I's long-forgotten conflict with France.Popular history usually focusses on his wars with Scotland and Wales, and the Anglo-French war goes mostly unnoticed. No more.Tune in to get more details.David's Books:https://www.amberley-books.com/edward-longshanks-forgotten-conflict.htmlhttps://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Edward-I-and-Wales-1254-1307-Hardback/p/18779/aid/1238https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Rebellion-Against-Henry-III-Hardback/p/17292/aid/1238Find more history fodder on https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/ .If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/ https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 and this tour where we talk in depth about Edward and Eleanor's love story: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ .Check our Valentines episode 'Arranged Love Blossom' where we talk about this formidable medieval couple! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today we are talking to author, playwright and screenwriter Catherine Butterfield about her new novel The Serpent and the Rose: Marguerite de Valois and Catherine de Medici: A Mother-Daughter Battle for the Ages.One of the most infamous mothers in history - Catherine de Medici did not have an easy relationship with her children, especially with her also-infamous daughter Marguerite a.k.a. The Queen Margot. This is a historical fiction novel that dives into the Valois family feuds, Margot's man troubles and the religious strife that tears the country apart. Enjoy the royal chronicles presented by one young woman who's desperate for her own independence, all the while she's making friends with the new up-and-coming playwright from England called William Shakespeare. IRL there is a theory that Love's Labour's Lost was inspired by Marguerite and some of her adventures. Join the hosts Gemma and Natalie and join in on the fun!Catherine's Book:https://tinyurl.com/mtr27vz7London Walking Tour:If you're interested in learning more about life in the 16th century or William Shakespeare himself, please join Natalie on her Southwark walking tour.Click here to book: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.