British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

In what can be considered a companion piece to her wonderful Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries, Sarah Gristwood's Celebrating Women is a joyful exploration of firsts, feasts, friends, family, and more!Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Sarah Gristwoodwww.sarahgristwood.comsarahgristwood.substack.comFacebook: sarah.gristwood.1Instagram: sarah.gristwoodCelebrating WomenSecret Voices: A Year of Women's DiariesTudors in LoveGame of QueensBlood Sisters: Women of the Wars of the RosesAnd more!History shows us what's possible.

We can see Shakespeare's plays on stage, but can we "see" Shakespeare? A new uncovered portrait dating from the late sixteenth century might give us a way way to see Shakespeare? Steve Wadlow, the owner of the portrait, and filmmaker Madoc Roberts join us to share the journey of discovery as we try to picture Shakespeare.Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Steve WadlowMadoc Robertswww.isthiswilliamshakespeare.com@bardsportraitHistory shows us what's possible.

Scotland's Medieval Queens were at the heart of power struggles, threatened with murder and imprisonment, and at the center of the royal family. Sharon Bennett Connolly helps us appreciate their important contributions to history.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Sharon Bennett Connollyhistorytheinterestingbits.comA Slice of Medieval podcast@thehistorybits@sharonbennettconnollyScotland's Medieval QueensWomen of the AnarchyKing John's Right Hand Lady: Nicholaa de la HayeHeroines of the Tudor WorldAND MORE!History shows us what's possible.

The death of Elizabeth I marked the end of the Tudor dynasty. But how did James VI of Scotland become the next English monarch? Historian Tracy Borman shares the hidden story.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Tracy Borman, OBEtracyborman.co.ukTwitter: @tracybormanInsta: @tracy.bormanFB: @TracyBormanThe Stolen Crown (now available in US and UK!)Holbein: The AmbassadorsAnne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed HistoryCrown and SceptreAND MORE!History shows us what's possible.

While navigating the expectations of women's work in the sixteenth century, some women created works that have lasted hundreds of years. Ramie Targoff shares how women's words help us understand the Renaissance.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Ramie Targofframietargoff.comShakespeare's Sisters: How Women Wrote the RenaissanceThe Life of Vittoria Colonna: Renaissance WomanPosthumous LovePoems of WomanhoodJohn Donne, Body and SoulHistory shows us what's possible.

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 [email protected]/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 Wolves: The Women Who Ruled Before ElizabethBlood and RosesHistory shows us what's possible.

Taken from the letters of Mary of Modena, this is the story of the Queen Consort and the women in her court who reshaped the culture and conventions of her time.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Breeze Barringtonwww.breezebarrington.comhttps://allthingsseventeenthcentury.substack.com/@breeze_barringtonThe Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of Women at the Restoration CourtAvailable from Blackwell’s: Blackwells.co.ukHistory shows us what's possible.

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 [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen What is History NowHelen H Carrhttps://www.helenhcarr.com@helenhcarr Twitter@helencarr_author InstagramSuzannah Lipscombhttps://suzannahlipscomb.com/@SixteenthCGirlHistory shows us what's possible.

For our final Royals, Rebels, and Romantics Summer Special, I'm sharing a couple of fun reads: Elizabethan murder mysteries! Set in the times of two Elizabeths--Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Suzanne Wolfe, Elizabethan Spy Mysteries serieshttps://suzannemwolfe.com/A Murder by Any NameThe Course of All TreasonsS J Bennett, Her Majesty The Queen Investigates serieshttps://www.sjbennettbooks.com/Windsor KnotA Three Dog ProblemAnd more!History shows us what's possible.

As we celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, her novels are more beloved than ever. But do we see them as she intended? Dr Helena Kelly joins us to discuss the radical nature of Austen and her novels.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Dr Helena Kelly@msashtondennisJane Austen, The Secret RadicalThe Life and Lies of Charles DickensThe Worlds of Jane Austen (coming Sept 23, 2025)History shows us what's possible.