British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

Being a royal princess in early Medieval England was not just about the clothes and jewels. These young women were intelligent ambassadors for the kingdoms they came from and essential players in their new homes. Sharon Bennett Connolly takes us into the world of court politics and intrigue!

Sharon Bennett Connolly
https://historytheinterestingbits.com/
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages
Scotland’s Medieval Queens
Heroines of the Tudor World
Women of the Anarchy
And many, many more!
https://x.com/Thehistorybits
https://www.instagram.com/sharonbennettconnolly/ 
Carol Ann Lloyd
TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare
@shakeuphistory
https://carolannlloyd.com/
https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd
https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen

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History reveals what's possible.

Welcome Heather Teysko, the woman who turned an interest and passion for the Tudors into a fabulous 3-day event: Tudorcon!

Heather Teysko
https://www.englandcast.com/contact/
https://tudorcon.englandcast.com/
https://tudorfair.com/
https://www.englandcast.com/courses/

Carol Ann Lloyd
TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare
@shakeuphistory
https://carolannlloyd.com/
https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd
https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen

Support the show
History reveals what's possible.

We think we know the story of Anne Boleyn and her family. But what went on behind closed doors? In her new novel, Tracy Borman explores the personal side of the Boleyns: their rivals, their supporters, and the years that changed England forever.

Tracy Borman, OBE
https://www.tracyborman.co.uk/
Details on 2026 Theatre Tour: http://tracybormanlive.co.uk/ 
https://x.com/TracyBorman
https://www.instagram.com/tracy.borman/
The House of Boleyn
Stolen Crown
And many more!

Carol Ann Lloyd
TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare
@shakeuphistory
https://carolannlloyd.com/
https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd
https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen
Support the show
History reveals what's possible.

Shakespeare's Richard II clung to his crown as if it could transform him. Henry V took off his royal robes to focus on his people. Shakespeare shows the difference between clinging to power and taking responsibility.
Carol Ann Lloyd
TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare
@shakeuphistory
https://carolannlloyd.com/
https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd
https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen

Become a Royal, Rebel, or a Romantic!
Support the show
History reveals what's possible.

The history of Medieval Europe is shaped by the women--wives, mothers, daughter, sisters who wielded power, made alliances, governed areas and nations. Susan Abernethy joins us to discuss the women who shaped the Medieval world.
Susan Abernethy
The Freelance History Writer https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/ 
Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza
The Formidable Women of Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage at the Burgundian Court
Both available from https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/ , https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/home 
Twitter: @SusanAbernethy2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.abernethy 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-abernethy-16b57340/ 

Carol Ann Lloyd
TEDx talk: 3 Leadership Secrets from Shakespeare
@shakeuphistory
https://carolannlloyd.com/
https://patreon.com/carolannlloyd
https://bookshop.org/shop/carolann
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen

Become a Royal, Rebel, or a Romantic!
History reveals what's possible.
Support the show
History reveals what's possible.