Love the Tudor dynasty, or royal history in general? We interview your favorite historians and authors as well as tell you the stories of the era and beyond.
Today, I’m joined by art historian Melanie V. Taylor to explore a fascinating theory—could a long-overlooked miniature actually depict the secret son of Elizabeth I? For centuries, historians have insisted she had no children, but Melanie's research might just challenge everything we thought we knew.Melanie's book: Truth of the Line--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Melanie V. Taylor
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Discovering the Face of Anne Boleyn
A few weeks ago, Dr. Emma took to social media to announce that she believes she has positively identified a Holbein sketch as Anne Boleyn. In this episode, we delve into her groundbreaking discovery and explore the significance of Holbein's work in Tudor history.--Read articles on the Tudors and beyond: https://tudorsdynasty.comBecome a patron or show support for the show: https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Dr. Emma Cahill Marron
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Mary & Anne: Sisters Divided by a Throne
Mary and Anne Stuart, daughters of James II, played key roles in shaping Britain’s monarchy. Mary and her husband, William of Orange, took the throne in 1689 during the Glorious Revolution, deposing her Catholic father. Anne later became queen in 1702 and oversaw the Act of Union in 1707, uniting England and Scotland. Her death in 1714 ended the Stuart line, ensuring a Protestant succession.--Narrated by: Rebecca LarsonResearched by: Emily Airey
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Examining the Resources and Revenues of Royal Women
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by the incredible Dr. Ellie Woodacre to discuss an exciting project aimed at deepening our understanding of queenship and the resources available to royal women. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss—Dr. Woodacre delves into some truly fascinating topics!https://www.queensresources.org/https://www.tudorchamberbooks.org/--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Dr. Ellie Woodacre
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Mary Tudor: The Forgotten Rose of the Tudor Court
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by the brilliant author and historian Amy McElroy to discuss her latest book on Mary Tudor, the sister of Henry VIII and dowager queen of France. Though often overshadowed by her famous brother, Mary was far from a mere figure in the background—she was an active player in her own right, shaping her own destiny in a world dominated by men.ORDER BOOK NOW: Mary Tudor, Queen of France by Amy McElroy--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Amy McElroy
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