British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

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Accidental and Unexpected Royal Rebels (episode 80) Nov 03, 2021

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Queen Consorts make unexpected rebels.
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Host: Carol Ann Lloyd
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Summary
Considering her position as Queen, her personal wealth and land, which greatly enhanced the wealth and power of Henry II, and her providing the king several sons, it’s surprising that Eleanor of Aquitaine would spend 16 years as an imprisoned rebel.
Isabella of France was a Queen Consort who became an unexpected rebel against her husband. She led a successful invasion and put her young son on the throne, positioning herself as a powerful force. Another unlikely rebel, and one who was very successful.
Marguerite of Anjou was an acknowledged leader in the Wars of the Roses. Her efforts propelled Lancastrian forces to victory. In defeat, she proved a powerful rebel and attracted the support of the Kingmaker to make another play for power.
After doing everything she could to rebel against Richard III, Elizabeth Woodville saw her fortune turn. After Henry Tudor defeated Richard III at Bosworth and did become King of England, Elizabeth’s title as Queen Dowager was restored and she saw her daughter crowned Queen Consort of England. Not bad for a rebel!
Henrietta Maria used her family and her faith to raise money and troops in support of her husband Charles I. After his execution, she kept the royal family alive at an alternative court in France, and she's one of the reasons the monarchy was able to be restored.

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History of Witchcraft, Accusations, and Power with Suzannah Lipscomb (ep 79) Oct 27, 2021

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Host: Carol Ann Lloyd
Guest: Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is an author, historian, broadcaster, and now podcaster. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics, including witchcraft. Her latest book is What is History Now, which she edited with Helen Carr.
Here Professor Lipscomb shares the history of witchcraft, how it's related to power and powerlessness, and the ways accusations and trials have been used to exert control during times of transition and anxiety. It's an important topic with clear resonance for today.

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Wealth, Power, and Witches with Gemma Hollman (ep 78) Oct 20, 2021

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Host: Carol Ann Lloyd
Guest: Gemma Hollman
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Accusations of witchcraft were uncommon in England during the Middle Ages. But over a period of 70 years, four women who were related to each other and held positions of power and authority were accused of using witchcraft to kill or influence the King.
Author Gemma Hollman explores these political accusations and the ways through which women were manipulated and controlled by these claims. Her book, Royal Witches, places Joan of Navarre, Eleanor Cobham, Jacquetta of Luxembourg, and Elizabeth Woodville in the context of their times of political power grabs and wars for control of the kingdom. She joins us to discuss Royal Witches.

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Double, Double, Witches and Trouble: Cassidy Cash Joins Us! (ep 77) Oct 13, 2021

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Host: Carol Ann Lloyd
Guest: Cassidy Cash
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Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom
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https://www.cassidycash.com/macbeth-saved-shakespeare-gunpowder-plot/
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Shakespeare was writing in a time when people believed in witches. So when the witches appear in Macbeth, it would have been a terrifying moment. Cassidy Cash of That Shakespeare Life podcast helps us understand the play, the witches, and all the things Shakespeare was trying to accomplish.
Shakespeare's Macbeth was first performed early in the reign of King James. It was a tumultuous time and most people were on edge. The witches represented a real and present danger to the people. Cassidy explains how Shakespeare used these creatures and the particulars of their play to grab the attention of the audience that mattered most to him: the King himself.
From Shakespeare's day to our, Macbeth and the witches continue to capture our imagination.

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None but Witches Do Inhabit Here: History of Witches (ep 76) Oct 06, 2021

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Host: Carol Ann Lloyd
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Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom
Music: Historical Documentary licensed through Audio Jungle/Envato Markets
Sources Mentioned:
Borman, Tracy. Witches: James I and the English Witch Hunts.
Davies, Owen. "A Spell-binding History of Witches" (History Extra).
Lipscomb, Suzannah (Presenter). Witches: a Century of Murder.
Lipscomb, Suzannah. Witchcraft: A Ladybird Expert Book.
Summary:
From early days in Jewish and Egyptian cultures to the middle ages, and from the surge of witch hunts across Europe in the 16th and 17th century to a new resurgence in self-identified witches today, the notion of witches and witchcraft is part of our history. As Alice Hoffman wrote in Practical Magic, “There’s a little witch in all of us.”

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Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I with Kate McCaffrey (ep 75) Sep 29, 2021

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Kate McCaffrey, the Assistant Curator at Hever Castle, has recently uncovered new evidence on the Book of Hours owned and used by Anne Boleyn. Kate shares her findings and some connections to Elizabeth I.
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Host: Carol Ann Lloyd
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Guest: Kate McCaffrey
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Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The beautiful castle offers amazing insights into the family and personal life of this famous wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I.
Recently, Assistant Curator Kate McCaffrey uncovered evidence that Anne Boleyn's personal Book of Hours had been passed to family friends who cared for and kept the memento safe after Anne's dramatic fall from favor and violent death. The network of women from the neighborhood of Hever also have important connections to Anne's daughter, Elizabeth I. Kate generously shares her research and insights with us.

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Monstrous Regiments: Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots (ep 74) Sep 22, 2021

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Forced to abdicate in favor of her baby son, Mary Queen of Scots fled to England in 1568. For 19 years, she and Queen Elizabeth I became increasingly at odds as Mary was the focus of and then willing participant in plots to assassinate Elizabeth and put Mary on the English throne. We know that story. I think it's also important to realize that, although there were forces working against both women that they could not control, both women took control of their narratives and established lasting legends that helped shape history.
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Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom
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John Knox may have been intended his work to challenge the rule of Catholic Mary Tudor, but it was Protestant Elizabeth I who came to the throne the year the First Blast was published. Marie of Guise died two years later. That left two women who were poised to rule England and Scotland for years to come: Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I.
Mary Queen of Scots spent her youth in France and married Francois, heir to the French throne. They married and became King and Queen of France in 1559. They claimed to be King and Queen of England as well. After Francois's early death, Mary returned home to Scotland to begin her active rule.
So in 1561, there were two women ruling side by side in England and Scotland.
Elizabeth I had been on the English throne for three years. She had established a middle way in a hope of calming the chaos and turmoil that had accompanied the religious extremism of Mary I and Edward VI. Her pragmatic approach meant she kept Catholics on her privy council and focused on the behavior rather than the beliefs of her subjects. As Francis Bacon is reported to have said of her, she didn’t want to make windows into men’s souls.
Mary also initially took a pragmatic approach to religion. Catholics in Scotland were hoping that her return would represent a major change in the government and a surge in Catholicism across the country. They were to be disappointed. Mary kept all the Protestant lords in power and sought to work closely with the Earl of Moray, her half-brother (he was the illegitimate son of James V). When Catholic powerhouse Lord Huntly led a rebellion against her, Mary joined with Moray. She was committed to policies that strengthened ties to England rather than those promoting Catholicism in Scotland. This indicates to historians like Jenny Wormald that Mary was already starting to focus on the English throne.
Forced to abdicate in favor of her baby son, Mary fled to England. For 19 years, the two women became increasingly at odds as Mary was the focus of and then willing participant in plots to assassinate Elizabeth and put Mary on the English throne. We know that story. I think it's also important to realize that, although there were forces working against both women that they could not control, both women took control of their narratives and established lasting legends that helped shape history.

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More Celebrating Elizabeth I with Tracy Borman, pt 2 (ep 73) Sep 15, 2021

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Dr. Tracy Borman is an internationally well-known and well-loved historian, broadcaster, and author. Her books are credited with humanizing the Tudors as she shares such details as Henry VIII’s love of puddings and Elizabeth I’s invention of her own perfume. Her nonfiction recreates and brings to life the famous figures of the Tudor dynasty. And her new non-fiction trilogy is described as “luring readers” into the world of Stuart England through the story of Lady Frances with effortless storytelling and vivid details.
Tracy has been part of many historic programs for television, including The Fall of Anne Boleyn, Inside the Tower of London, World’s Greatest Palaces, Private Lives of the Monarchs, Inside the Court of Henry VIII, Majesty and Mortal: Britain’s Great Palaces, Tales from the Royal Bedchamber, and more.
Her non-fiction books include Henry VIII and the Men who Made Him; The Private Lives of the Tudors: Uncovering the Secrets of Britain’s Greatest Dynasty; Thomas Cromwell: The Hidden Story of Henry VIII’s Most Faithful Servant; Elizabeth’s Women; The Story of the Tower of London; Witches: A Tale of Sorcery, Scandal, and Seduction; Matilda: Queen of the Conqueror, and King’s Mistress, Queen’s Servant. Her fiction series, the King’s Witch trilogy, includes The King’s Witch, The Devil’s Slave, and The Fallen Angel.
Tracy’s new book, Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy, will be released in the UK later this year and in 2022 in the US. It coincides with the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Tracy is also Joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and actually has an office in Henry VIII’s grand palace, Hampton Court.
You can find Tracy on social media:
Twitter: @TracyBorman
Instagram: tracy.borman
Website is tracyborman.co.uk.

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Celebrating Elizabeth I with Tracy Borman, pt 1 (ep 72) Sep 08, 2021

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Fun Ahead with Season 2 and Elizabeth 1! (ep 71) Sep 01, 2021

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We're back for another season featuring the royals, rebels, and romantics of British History! Season Two will bring some new fun to the podcast. Here's what's ahead:

September will be all about Elizabeth I.
October will delve into the world of witches and other sorcery.
November will give us a chance to remember, remember lots of rebels and rebellions.
And December will be a time for festive and famous holiday celebrations!!

We'll also be launching a patron program soon, giving you an opportunity to play a larger role. Stay tuned!
To start us off, here are some questions we're considering about Elizabeth I.

Why was she taken out of the line of succession and then put back in again?
Why did Edward VI disinherit her instead of just passing over Mary and leaving the crown to Elizabeth?
Why didn't Mary, who did not like Elizabeth, choose NOT to disinherit her?
Why did Mary Queen of Scots claim the English throne?
How did people feel about Elizabeth becoming Queen?

It's all Elizabeth, all month!

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