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British History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsCrown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)Two cousins, both descended from Edward III. Both would become King of England. Helen Castor explores the epic battle between Richard II and Henry IV--the causes and the implications.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Helen Castorhelencastor.substack.com@hrcastorThe Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IVElizabeth I: A Study in Insecurity (Penguin Monarchs)Joan of Arc: A HistoryShe W...
2025-10-0858 minBritish History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsMaking Space for More Stories in History with Carol Ann (ep 228)My motto is "History shows us what's possible." But what does that mean? I turn to the terrific book What is History Now?, edited by Helen Carr and Suzannah Lipscomb to explore what history can be when open our minds and make room for more.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen What is History NowHelen H Carrhttps://www.helenhcarr.com@helenhcarr Twitter@helencarr_author InstagramSuzannah L...
2025-09-1038 minBritish History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsSceptered Isle: The Story of the Fourteenth Century with Dr Helen Carr (ep 223)Fourteenth century England was a time of upheaval, extended war, political turmoil, and overall chaos. Dr Helen Carr joins us to talk about her new book that covers the life of the famous and lesser-known people of a time that changed power structures and the monarchy forever.Show Notes:Carol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Dr Helen Carrhelencarr.com@helenhcarrHistory Hit, Intelligence Squared, BBC, The New Statesman, etc.The Red P...
2025-06-0427 minBritish History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsHistory of Witchcraft, Accusations, and Power with Suzannah Lipscomb (ep 79)Show notes:Host: Carol Ann LloydGuest: Professor Suzannah Lipscombsuzannahlipscomb.comfacebook.com/sixteenthCgirl/ twitter.com/sixteenthCgirlinstagram.com/sixteenthCgirlpodcast: Not Just the Tudors on HistoryHitCreative Director: Lindsey LindstromMusic: Historical Documentary licensed through Audio Jungle/Envato MarketsSummary:Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is an author, historian, broadcaster, and now podcaster. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics, including witchcraft. Her latest book is What is History Now, which she edited with Helen Carr.Here Professor Lipscomb shares the h...
2021-10-2741 minBritish History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsYour Question: Was Jane Grey Really Queen of England? (ep 40)Show Notes: Here are some great sources if you want to learn more!Nicola Tallis, Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane GreySuzannah Lipscomb, The King is Dead: The Last Will and Testament of Henry VIIIHelen Castor, England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey (video)Imagine the moment in 1553. King Edward VI is dying. He has spent his reign dedicated to the cause of religious reform. The efforts have been dramatic and wrenching for many in the country: new laws that wiped out religious practices and...
2021-01-2724 minBritish History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsFighting from Inside: Books about Women and the Wars of the Roses (ep 26)The so-called “Wars of the Roses” is one of the most fascinating periods of English history. There is the uber-king, Henry V, vanquishing the enemy in France and inspiring his troops (and Shakespeare!) to a stunning victory at Agincourt. There’s his son, the under-king, Henry VI. Crowed as a child, Henry VI never came anywhere near the ease or effectiveness on the throne his father had. There are the York brothers, Edward, George, and Richard. All sons of Richard Duke of York, the three brothers displayed a level of ambition and ruthlessness that led to of them to the cr...
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