
Tudor England Through Women's Stories with Rosemary Griggs (ep 236)
31/12/2025 | 46min
Rosemary Griggs is an author, researcher, and presenter who shares the often unknown stories of Tudor women.Show Notes: Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin Queen Rosemary Griggsrosemarygriggs.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/ladykatherinesfarthingalehttps://www.instagram.com/griggs6176/https://bsky.app/profile/ragriggsauthor.bsky.socialSubstack Notes from Devon's Tudor Time Traveler coming in January!Mistress of Dartington HallThe Dartington BrideA Woman of Noble Witand more!History shows us what's possible.

Celebrating Women & Their Voices with Sarah Gristwood (ep 235)
17/12/2025 | 51min
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.

How Do We "See" William Shakespeare (ep 234)
03/12/2025 | 59min
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.

Medieval Queens of Scots with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 233)
19/11/2025 | 53min
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 Truth Behind the Stolen Crown with Tracy Borman (ep 232)
05/11/2025 | 45min
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.



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