This is the ninth and final episode in a series regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  This episode recounts the final years of the Queen's life before further unpacking her legacy.  Finally, we look at the beginning of James reign and the Gunpowder Plot that nearly brought it all crashing down.

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This is the eighth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  This episode finally says goodbye to the good Queen Bess's nemesis Mary Queen of Scots before introducing the latest plot to steal her throne.  Will Robert of Essex succeed where so many have failed?

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Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

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This is the seventh in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  This episode focuses on Elizabeth's role in foreign affairs - including war against Spain and its invincible Armada.  At the center of it all is her catholic cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, and questions regarding whether or not the good Queen Bess will ever walk down the aisle as a blushing bride.  

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Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

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This is the sixth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  This episode covers the trials and tribulations that represented Elizabeth's decision to never wed/secure her line of succession.  It includes speculation and historical fact regarding her relationships as well as interactions with key members of her court.

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Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound

This is the fifth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  Having survived the rule of Bloody Mary, life ought to have gotten easier for the newly raised Queen Elizabeth, but her vow to remain unwed placed her rule in a precarious position.  For those who wanted to remove England's protestant ruler, there was no more attractive option than the Queen's cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.  This episode traces their 19 year long feud, including the 'war of the rough wooing,' the 'Bothwell Conspiracy,' and the 'Casket letters.'

Contact the show at [email protected] or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod

If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80.  And here is a link for Venmo users.

Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound

This is the fourth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  Although she now finds herself as the heir to the throne, Elizabeth's position has never been more precarious.  Her half-sister Mary has risen from obscurity, married Spain's leading Catholic, and seems intent to erase the wrongs that had been done to her beloved mother. 

Contact the show at [email protected] or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod

If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80.  And here is a link for Venmo users.

Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound

This is the fourth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  Although she now finds herself as the heir to the throne, Elizabeth's position has never been more precarious.  Her half-sister Mary has risen from obscurity, married Spain's leading Catholic, and seems intent to erase the wrongs that had been done to her beloved mother. 

Contact the show at [email protected] or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod

If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80.  And here is a link for Venmo users.

Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound. 

This is the third in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  This episode covers Henry's third, fourth, fifth, and sixth wives.  Particular attention is paid to the two 'survivors,' Anne of Cleaves and Catherine Parr.  Both would go on to have a profound effect upon Elizabeth.

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If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80.  And here is a link for Venmo users.

Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound

This is the second in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  Anne Boleyn has caught the eye of King Henry VIII beginning one of history's greatest games of cat and mouse.  For seven long years, the Great Matter was the talk of London, as the King sought to divorce his wife Katherine in favor of her maid; a woman would was intent on remaining a maid until the King finally decided to put a ring on it.  We will examine her legacy and the effect that her decision-making had upon her daughter - Elizabeth the first.    

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If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80.  And here is a link for Venmo users.

Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound. 

This is the first in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I.  Before the Queen makes an appearance, however, this episode details the early life/reign of her father, Henry VIII.  His path to power, including marrying the wife of his deceased brother despite warnings from the Church, have huge implications for the both of his surviving daughters.

Contact the show at [email protected] or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod

If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80.  And here is a link for Venmo users.

Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better.  

Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May.

Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound