How the kingdom lights shined just for me and you. Hear ye! Hear ye! This week’s show and tell topic is “Royalty!” We explore the historical and religious roots of royalty, and its portrayal in fantasy literature, and high school. Maansi discusses “Long Live” from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). Jodi brings in “Castle's Crumbling” Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault).  And finally,  Jenn shares “King of My Heart” from Reputation.

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Mentioned in this episode: 

The Lord of the Rings 

Newsies

The Plantagenets by Dan Jones 

Le Morte D’Artur by Thomas Malory 

The Last Kingdom on Netflix 

Beowulf 

Robin Hood 

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Throne of Glass series 

Frozen (Disney film)

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Episode Highlights: 

[00:01:00] Introduction to Royalty

[00:04:58] “Long Live” Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

[00:26:32] “Castle's Crumbling” Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)

[00:48:22] “King of My Heart” Reputation

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