With violence setting in on the Continent, England sought a wife for Prince Charles who might give them an advantage in the escalating war in Germany. what they got, was an unrepentant Catholic who was determined to be an active queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 - Henrietta Maria of France (1): A Catholic on the Throne

Too often when we think about the history of a country we think only of kings, lords, castles, and battles.  When we think of queens we think of rulers like Elizabeth I and Victoria, but what about the queens who sat beside their warrior husbands? This podcast is an alternative history of Medieval and Early Modern England, seen through the lives of its queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The first episode of my new show, The Other Half. If you like what you hear, find the show on iTunes or your podcatcher of choice and SUBSCRIBE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First First Ladies of Rome

We round up the Tudor and Stuart Queens, and see how they match up against their Mediaeval forebears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

68 - Seasons Two and Three Wrap-Up: The Tudor and Stuart Queens

In 2018, I have a new show for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing The Other Half

In the face of invasion, Mary fled with her son to France with her husband close behind. It was deja-vu for the Stuart dynasty, but could they regain the crown for a second time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

67 - Mary of Modena (3): The Queen over the Water

In June 1688, Mary gave birth to a son. Or did she?
Enquiry of the Princess of Orange into the Birth of the Prince of Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 - Henrietta Maria of France (1): A Catholic on the Throne

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