In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Brigitte Webster to the podcast to discuss what the Tudors ate during the festive season.
It was a delight to have Brigitte on, who had such a wealth of knowledge on this topic and had such fascinating facts! The Tudors sure liked their grub!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's! Here's to 2026! Until next time, J x
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In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Dr James Taffe to discuss his festive book, 'Christmas with the Tudors'.
It was an absolute delight to welcome James and discuss how the Tudors celebrate Christmas! They sure liked their food and to party!
I do hope you enjoy this episode! I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
Until next time, J x
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In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Sharon Bennett Connolly to discuss Scotland's Medieval Queens.
It was such a delight to have sharon on and learn so much about Scotland's history and their Queens!
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I do hope you enjoy this episode, until next time, J x
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back author Amanda Schiavo to discuss her novel 'In Her Own Right' a novel focusing on the life of Mary right up to the point she becomes Queen. We also discussed Amanda's upcoming novel which is the sequel to her first, 'Fire and Faith: A Novel of Queen Mary I'.
If you have not read In Her Own Right, I would highly recommend doing so! I also cannot wait for her second novel releasing in May 2026!
I do hope you enjoy this episode, J x
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In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back Dr Elizabeth Norton to discuss her brand new book, 'Women Who Ruled the World: 5,000 years of Female Monarchy'. This book is an absolute must read, and I so enjoyed recording this episode with Elizabeth who taught me so much!
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I do hope you enjoy this episode, until next time! x
Today is a very special episode because we are celebrating two years of the herstory podcast! I cannot believe we have hit this milestone but I am also incredibly grateful for making it this far.
I love this podcast so much, and I am incredibly grateful to you, the audience, the historians who take the time to come on and just all the love!
In this episode we are taking a trip down memory lane looking at the five most popular episodes chosen by you guys.
Thank you so much for being an incredible audience for two year, and I do hope you enjoy this episode!
Until next time, J x
In today's episode we are revisitng our episode with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman on the subject of her brand new book 'Elizabeth Boleyn, The Queen's Mother'.
I had so much fun recording this episode last year, and it is absolutley delightful to have a copy of Sophie's book on my shelf! I do hope you enjoy relistening to this episode!
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Until next time, J x
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back James onto the podcast to discuss Queen Mary II. It was such a delight to have James back and learn about a Queen that is lesser known in English history!
To follow the Queen Anne Boleyn Society run by James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynsociety/
To follow the Queen Mary II Society run by James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenmaryiisociety/ (launching soon)
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Until next time, Jess x
In today's episode I welcomed Dr Estelle onto the podcast to discuss the subject of her latest book, 'The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn'.
It was such a joy to speak to Estelle about her incredible book and to learn more about a time in Anne's France. Thank you to Estelle for coming onto the podcast and being such a wonderful guest!
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I do hope you enjoy this episode, until next time, J x
I am delighted to welcome back the wondeful Bonnie Beadle, best known for running the Katherine Parr Society. In today's episode we discussed Anne Askew, a woman who was martyred for her Protestant faith in 1546.
As usual it is a joy to have Bonnie on the podcast and discuss a woman who is not as well known history.
In this episode torture in the tower is discussed and execution.
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I hope you enjoy the episode and I will see you all next time! J x
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome award winning author, Elizabeth Fremantle onto the podcast to discuss her latest novel, 'Sinners' which focuses on the story of Italian noblewoman Beatrice Cenci.
It is an absolute honour to have one of my favourite authors on and I had such fun recording this podcast!
To purchase 'Sinners' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/iyedg30
To purchase 'Firebrand' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/dPj9PqX
To purchase 'Disobedient' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ckCDpsQ
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Until next time, J x
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back Professor Tracy Borman to discuss her upcoming book, 'The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deciet and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty'.
It was such a joy to speak to Tracy again, and I am beyond excited for her new book, which will be released on the 1st of September this year. This book sounds truly wonderful and definitely dispells the pain free succession of James VI & I.
To preorder 'The Stolen Crown' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hkHlJro
To preorder 'The Stolen Crown on Hodder & Staughton: https://www.hodder.co.uk/titles/tracy-borman/the-stolen-crown/9781399732888/
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I really hope you enjoy this episode, until next time!
In today's episode I welcomed Susan Abernethy onto the podcast to discuss Catherine of Braganza, wife to King Charles II.
It was such a joy to speak to Susan and learn so much about this often forgotten Queen Consort.
To purchase Susan's biography on Catherine of Braganza: https://amzn.eu/d/gN9sAhr
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Until next time, J x
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome Dr Breeze Barrington onto the podcast to discuss her debut book "The Graces" .
The Graces focuses on Mary of Modena, second wife to James II and the women she surrounded herself with at the Restoration Court.
I really hope you enjoy today's episode!
Until next time, Jess x
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In today's episode I am delighted to welxome back Helene Harrison to discuss her brand new book, 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn'. Helene's new book is a masterpiece and I highly recommend it!
It was so fascinating to learn about Helene's research and her favourite elements of the book.
To purchase 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn': https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Faces-of-Anne-Boleyn-Hardback/p/52933
To purchase 'Tudor Executions': https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tudor-Executions-Hardback/p/50862
To purchase 'Elizabethan Rebellions': https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Elizabethan-Rebellions-Hardback/p/22351
To follow Helene's website: www.tudorblogger.com
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Until next time, J x
In today's episode, I welcomed Carol Ann Lloyd onto the podcast to discuss the formidable Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor was such an incredible woman and I really enjoyed discussing her with Carol Ann!
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In today’s episode I welcomed the lovely Heather onto the podcast to discuss her latest book, ‘Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess’
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To preorder 'If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn': https://amzn.eu/d/3NLj8SW
In todays episode I spoke to Laura Adkins about the sister of Queen Katherine Parr, Anne Herbert. It was a joy to welcome Laura onto the podcast and to discuss such an interesting woman!
To follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talking_about_history/
To follow Laura's website: http://www.talkingabouthistory.co.uk/
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To buy Laura's book on Katherine Parr: https://amzn.eu/d/0g0HufT
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Until next time, J x
In today’s episode I spoke to the lovely Aimee Fleming about her brand new book, ‘Tudor Princes and Princesses: The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York’ which has released in the UK today!
It was a joy a to speak to Aimee and learn so much about the young Princes and Princesses and I throughly recommend purchasing the book!
To purchase ‘Tudor Princes and Princesses: The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York’:https://amzn.eu/d/71U1nDZ
To purchase ‘The Female Tudor Scholar and Writer: The Life and Times of Margaret Roper’:https://amzn.eu/d/4dL8jrK
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Until next time, J x
In today’s episode I spoke to the wonderful Dr Gabby Storey about one of England’s forgotten Queen consorts, Berengaria of Navarre, Queen Consort of King Richard I. This was an episode where I learnt a lot! Berengaria is an interesting figure and should be highlighted more often!
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