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Tudors Dynasty & Beyond
Welcome to Tudors Dynasty & Beyond, the podcast where history comes alive through stories of royalty, rebellion, and resilience. Hosted by independent researcher Rebecca Larson, each episode dives into the Tudors and beyond—Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Katherine of Aragon, forgotten queens, rebels, and adventurers. Enjoy Sunday storytelling (or interviews), engaging historian chats, and the popular Thursday series Dr. Emma & Me, with Dr. Emma Cahill Marron. Discover love, power, intrigue, and…
Episodes
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondParallel Lives: Elizabeth of York and Isabel of Castile (Dr. Emma & Me)
Can you believe we’re already at episode 9 of the Parallel Lives series? This journey has been so eye-opening—I’ve learned more from Dr. Emma than I ever…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondSeeing Anne: 500 Years of Perception
What if the Anne Boleyn you think you know… never really existed? In this episode of Tudors Dynasty & Beyond, host Rebecca Larson sits down with special guest…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondClara Schumann: In Her Own Key
Clara Schumann’s music shaped a century, but her story was nearly lost behind the men she championed. This episode restores her spotlight. -- Forging a Queen…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondParallel Lives: Mary I and Elizabeth I (Dr. Emma & Me)
This is also available in VIDEO format on #spotify and #youtube. In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we’re joined by Dr. Carole Levin to explore the fascinating…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondMystery of Mary: A Tale of Two Queens
In this episode, Dr. Peter Stiffell reveals the mystery behind an artifact once thought to belong to Mary I, only to be linked to another Mary. We explore…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondBlood, Thrones, and Emma of Normandy
In this episode, Rebecca Larson uncovers the extraordinary life of Emma of Normandy—a woman who defied the limitations of her time to become Queen of England…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondParallel Lives - Margaret of York & Mary of Burgundy (Dr. Emma & Me)
In this episode of Parallel Lives, we step into the glittering yet treacherous world of the Burgundian court to explore the intertwined lives of Margaret of…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondPart Two - Myths & Misconceptions: Anne Boleyn
Available in VIDEO format on Spotify and YouTube! After the last Myths & Misconceptions episode on Anne Boleyn, the response was overwhelming—so many of you…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondChristina of Sweden: Crown, Cross, and Contradiction
Crowned as a child and trained like a prince, Queen Christina of Sweden defied every expectation placed upon her. From her glittering court of scholars to a…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondParallel Lives - Isabel Clara Eugenia & Anna of Denmark (Dr. Emma & Me)
*Episodes are available in video format on Spotify and YouTube In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives, we explore the intertwined legacies of two…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondMargaret of Angoulême : Queen, Writer & Diplomat
In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of Marguerite d’Angoulême—Renaissance writer, queen, and sister to King François I of France. Discover how…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondIn the Court of Shadows: Lucrezia Borgia’s Renaissance
Step into the shadows of Renaissance Italy to uncover the real Lucrezia Borgia. Branded a poisoner and seductress, she has long been the center of scandal—but…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondDr. Emma & Me - Parallel Lives: Mary of Hungary and Margaret Roper
**This episode is available in video format on Spotify and YouTube! In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we dive into the lives of two extraordinary women of the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondUnderstanding the Man: Thomas More
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joanne Paul, acclaimed author of a sweeping new biography on Thomas More, to peel back the layers of one of Tudor England’s…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondWhat Became of Anne Bonny?
She defied convention, sailed under a black flag, and vanished from the records just as quickly as she rose. In this episode, we follow the trail of Anne…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondDr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives - Rubens and Velázquez
This episode is available in video format (highly recommended) on Spotify or YouTube!! In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives, we step into the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondMyths & Misconceptions: Anne Boleyn
Whether you're an Anne Boleyn enthusiast or rolled your eyes at yet another episode about her—trust me, you’ll want to listen to this one. Anne was my first…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondCecily Neville: Mother of Kings, Master of Survival
In this episode, we take a brief look at the life of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York—mother of two kings and a key figure in the Wars of the Roses. Born into…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondParallel Lives - Margaret of Austria and Margaret of Parma (Dr. Emma & Me)
In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we continue our Parallel Lives series by examining two powerful women who shaped the politics of Habsburg Europe (and…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTypes of Education in Tudor England
🎙️ The brilliant Amy McElroy is back—and this time, we’re cracking open the schoolbooks of Tudor England! What did education look like in the 16th century? Who…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondMargaret Cavendish: More Than "Mad Madge"
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Margaret Cavendish—17th-century duchess, writer, philosopher, and fearless trailblazer. From royal courts…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondDr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives - Juana of Castile and Anne Boleyn
We're back with the second episode in our Parallel Lives series, and this time we're exploring the unexpected connections between Juana of Castile and Anne…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondMedieval Princesses: The Daughters of King John
King John’s legacy is often overshadowed by failure, but his daughters left a far more fascinating mark. In this episode, we explore the lives of his…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondCaroline Ansbach: The Woman Behind George II
What do Voltaire, smallpox, and royal scandal have in common? Queen Caroline of Ansbach. In this episode, we uncover the story of the brilliant, bold, and…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondDr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives - Isabel of Castile and Katherine of Aragon
Welcome to the very first official episode of Dr. Emma and Me! Today, we're exploring the fascinating parallel lives of Katherine of Aragon and her formidable…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondMinds Behind the Monarchy: Cromwell, Reform, and Religion
This episode goes far beyond Thomas Cromwell. Join us as we explore the shifting tides of religion in Tudor England—from the ruthless politics of the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondKing James and the Devil's Work
Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Steven Veerapen to unravel how the fear and condemnation of witchcraft evolved from the reign of Henry VIII to that of…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTudor Women in Portraiture
Today, I’m joined by the lovely Sylvia Barbara Soberton for a fascinating conversation about Tudor women in portraiture. We explore the stories behind the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondNot Just a Second Choice: The Woman Who Made Mozart Immortal
He was meant to marry her sister, but fate had other plans. In this episode, we uncover the remarkable life of Constance Mozart, the woman history often calls…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondThe Women Who Influenced Henry VIII
Dr. Emma and I explore the powerful women who shaped Henry VIII’s world. While history often highlights the men who influenced him, today we turn our attention…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondBess Throckmorton: Duty, Love, and Scandal
In this episode, we explore Tony Riches' Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman, uncovering the life of Bess Throckmorton, a woman who captured Sir Walter Raleigh's heart…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondBlood, Betrayal, and the Crown: The Life of Anne Neville
Anne Neville’s life was anything but ordinary. Born to the powerful “Kingmaker” Earl of Warwick, she survived exile, two royal marriages, civil war, and the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondReflections in Silver: The Art and Legacy of Clara Peeters
Alejandro Vergara-Sharp’s upcoming book Clara Peeters explores the life and work of the pioneering Flemish still-life painter. As one of the few women artists…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondErasmus: Humanist, Critic, Legend
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Amy McElroy for a deep dive into the fascinating life of Erasmus of Rotterdam! This conversation was full of…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondJoan of Kent: The Woman Who Dared to Marry a Prince
In this episode, we dive into the dramatic and controversial life of Joan of Kent—daughter of scandal, wife of two men at once, and mother to a future king…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondThe Love Triangle that Shaped a Dynasty
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back historian and author Helene Harrison for a captivating discussion on the love triangle that changed the course of…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondShakespeare and the Magical Tree
Today, I'm joined by Shakespeare lecturer and author Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones for a fascinating conversation about one historical figure who has long remained…
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Agnes Waterhouse and the Birth of England’s Witch Trials
In 1566, Agnes Waterhouse became one of the first woman executed for witchcraft in England. Accused of killing her neighbor with the help of a talking cat…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondPortraying Power: Anthonis Mor at the Court of Mary I
Dr. Peter Stiffell joins guest host Dr. Emma for a fascinating discussion on the work of Anthonis Mor at the court of Queen Mary I. Together, they explore the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondThomas Wolsey: From Butcher's Son to Cardinal
Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Alison Weir to dive into the fascinating life of Thomas Wolsey. If you’ve ever thought Wolsey was boring, this episode will…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondHow Empress Theodora and Lola Montez Redefined Power
Separated by centuries but united by boldness, Empress Theodora and Lola Montez shattered societal expectations to transform scandal into power. In this…
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The Midwife's Tale: Pregnancy and Birth in Tudor England
Today, I’m joined by trained midwife and author Brigitte Barnard for a fascinating deep dive into pregnancy and childbirth in Tudor England. We’ll explore the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondThe Daughters of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Sharon Bennett Connolly as we turn our attention to the often-overlooked daughters of Eleanor of Aquitaine…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondJohn Dee: Tudor Polymath
Today, we dive into the extraordinary life of John Dee — mathematician, astrologer, alchemist, and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. A true Renaissance polymath…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondFashion, Portraits, and Power: Anna of Denmark
Today, Dr. Jemma Field returns to join Dr. Emma and me for a fascinating discussion about Anna of Denmark—her fashion, her portraits, and the influence she…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondEchoes of Justice: The Silent Power of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Sophia Singh
This episode explores the remarkable stories of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Sophia Duleep Singh—two women of royal lineage who challenged the expectations of…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondHarold Godwinson: The Last Anglo-Saxon King
In this episode, we journey back in time—long before the Tudors—to the final days of the Anglo-Saxon era and the dawn of the medieval age with William the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondMisjudged Monarch: Queen Mary I of England
Whenever I have the opportunity to debunk myths or bring to light the real history I am in my happy place. Dr. Johanna Strong joined me to look at Mary I in a…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondSisterhood & Secrets: Women's Friendships in Early Modern England
Female friendship in the Early Modern Period is often misunderstood. This episode explores the deep bonds between aristocratic and upper-middle-class women…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondWomen Who Shaped History: From Emma of Normandy to Anne of Denmark
Dr. Elizabeth Norton joins me today for a fascinating discussion on women in history. We begin with Emma of Normandy and journey through time to Anne of…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTwo Queens, One Family: Anne of Denmark and Elizabeth of Bohemia
Today, I’m thrilled to share the story of two remarkable Stuart women who shaped history—Anne of Denmark and her daughter, Elizabeth Stuart, the legendary…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondHow Faith Shaped the Tudor Throne
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back my longtime friend and the ever-insightful historian, Leanda de Lisle. Together, we explore how faith shaped the Tudor…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondThe Seymours Uncovered: Answering Your Questions!
In this episode, I’m diving into all things Seymour! I’ll explore the origins of the Seymour family, the history of their famous estate, Wolf Hall, and the…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondTwo Queens, Two Tragedies: Empress Sisi & Queen Min
Explore the lives of Empress Sisi of Austria and Queen Min of Korea—two powerful women who defied tradition, navigated political intrigue, and fought for their…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondUnderstanding Tudor Rebellions
In this episode, I’m joined by historian and author Helene Harrison to discuss her book Elizabethan Rebellions. We explore how every major rebellion in…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondUnmasking Lady Jane Grey? The Mystery of the Wrest Park Portrait
**Join us for a LIVE chat on Sunday, March 23rd (10am CDT/11am EDT/3pm GMT) on Zoom using passcode: 878586 Recent news suggests that the Wrest Park portrait…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondWomen in Art: Artemisia Gentileschi & Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
Artemisia Gentileschi and Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun were two trailblazing women who defied societal expectations to make their mark in the art world. Artemisia, a…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondCatherine of Braganza: Loyalty, Politics, and Heartbreak
Catherine of Braganza, Charles II’s Portuguese queen, faced political turmoil, religious strife, and a scandalous court—yet her influence endured. In this…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondWomen of the Spanish Monarchy
It's Women's History Month, and Dr. Emma joins me to explore the remarkable women of the Spanish monarchy. Get ready to dive into the stories of Katherine of…
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondPioneering Women: Ada Lovelace & Florence Nightingale
Ada Lovelace and Florence Nightingale came from different worlds but shared a determination to defy expectations and change history. Ada, the visionary…