If It Ain't Baroque...

Today we sit down with DR AMY BOYINGTON to talk about her new book THE COUNTRY HOUSE DINING ROOM: A HISTORY OF GEORGIAN FEASTING, recently published by Yale University Press London.

Let's talk why this era is infamous for its parties, to what excess did the Georgians gorge themselves to, and most importantly, at what expense?

Welcome, Amy!

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RMS Titanic:

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Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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Today we sit down with Dr Helen Fry, a WW2 historian, whose account of Howard Triest at the trial in Nuremberg is getting a new edition with Yale University Press London.

Let's dive into the story of Howard Triest, a German-Jewish interpreter of the Nazi War Criminals, present at one of the most important trials in human history.

Warning - as this involves WW2, the Holocaust and religion-based crimes, please proceed with caution. Some atrocities mentioned will not be for those of the faint of heart.

Also, we have a new guest host with us today, welcome, Arthur!

and Welcome, Helen!

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https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300303568/nuremberg-the-translators-tale/

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Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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Today we sit down with GUY CUTHBERTSON to talk all things Lady Chatterley's Lover. Why was this book written, what was the journey to get it printed? What afterlife did this novel have, and most importantly, what impact?

Lady C: The Long and Sensational Life of Lady Chatterley's Lover is published by Yale University Press London.

Welcome, Guy!

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Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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Today we have a special treat: a glimpse into the highly anticipated new book by STEVEN VEERAPEN, wherein he explores Henry VIII's reign on the subject of empire-building...

What was Henry's relationship like with Wales, Scotland and Ireland?

How was he planning to annex territories to England and was he successful in any way?

Let's find out.

Steven's new book OVERLORD is available for pre-order with Birlinn Books.

Welcome back, Steven!

Pre-Order OVERLORD:

https://birlinn.co.uk/product/overlord/

The Wisest Fool - The Lavish Life of James VI and I:

https://birlinn.co.uk/product/the-wisest-fool-2/

Witches: A King's Obsession:

https://birlinn.co.uk/product/witches/

Anna of Denmark:

https://www.peterlang.com/document/1160454

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anna-Denmark-Queen-Two-Kingdoms/dp/1789973414/

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https://www.waterstones.com/author/steven-veerapen/4403209

https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/steven-veerapen/

https://www.peterlang.com/document/1113656

https://birlinn.co.uk/?s=steven%20veerapen&t=authors

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Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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Please welcome back Dr Thomas W Smith and we’re going to talk about his latest book The Fifth Crusade: A History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt, published by Yale University Press London.

Welcome back, Tom!

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The Fifth Crusade:

https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300283952/the-fifth-crusade/

Rewriting the First Crusade:

https://boydellandbrewer.com/book/rewriting-the-first-crusade/

Curia & Crusade:

https://www.brepols.net/products/IS-9782503552972-1

Gesta Francorum Ierusalem Expugnantium:

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/gesta-francorum-ierusalem-expugnantium-9780192872821

Petitions and Strategies of Persuasion in the Middle Ages:

https://boydellandbrewer.com/book/petitions-and-strategies-of-persuasion-in-the-middle-ages/

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Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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Let's play... TRUE OR FALSE... about Anne Boleyn...on the day of her execution...

Tune in, relax and get some Tudor closure.

Welcome back, Heather R Darsie!

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https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Stuart-Spouses-A-Compendium-of-Consorts-from-James-I-of-Scotland-to-Queen-Anne-of-Great-Britain-Hardback/p/51167/aid/1238

https://www.amberley-books.com/anna-duchess-of-cleves-9781398103269.html

https://www.amberley-books.com/children-of-the-house-of-cleves.html

https://www.amberley-books.com/if-any-person-will-meddle-of-my-cause.html

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Capturing a Queen Exhibition:

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https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/london-l57/london-rms-titanic-walking-tour-t1246693/

Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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Let's talk all things Masquerade and how it became the IT event in the 18th century.

Who was attending them? What was special about the Georgian period that made it happen?

What are the modern day parallels?

Tune in and find out.

Today we're talking to Meghan Kobza about her newly launched book Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue,

published by Yale University Press London.

Welcome, Meg!

Get Masquerade:

https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300276213/the-masquerade/

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If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours with Reign of London:

RMS Titanic:

https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/london-l57/london-rms-titanic-walking-tour-t1246693/

Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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Today we’re talking to Sophie Bacchus Waterman about her solo biography of Elizabeth Boleyn, nee Howard - mother to the queen and one-time mother-in-law of Henry VIII.

What was Elizabeth and Anne’s relationship like? Why was Elizabeth asking Wolsey for tuna at one point? And what is unique about this 16th century noblewoman? Let’s find out…

Sophie’s book is published by The History Press .

Welcome, Sophie!

At present, there is a new exhibition at Hever Castle called Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn.

See the link below to get your tickets.

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Get Sophie's Book:

https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/elizabeth-boleyn/

Get Lauren McKay's Book on Thomas and George Boleyn:

https://www.lauren-mackay.co.uk/thomasboleynlaurenmackayhistorian

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/among-the-wolves-of-court-9781350147058/

Visit Hever Castle...right now:

https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/

Capturing a Queen Exhibition:

https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/capturing-a-queen/

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If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours with Reign of London:

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https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/london-l57/london-rms-titanic-walking-tour-t1246693/

Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

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On our last episode we discussed Tracy Borman's new novel, The House of Boleyn, set at Hever Castle.

Published by Hodder & Stoughton Books.

This time we're delving into the history of this magnificent building with Dr Owen Emmerson.

Welcome, Owen!

At present, there is a new exhibition at Hever Castle called Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn.

See the link below to get your tickets.

On our next episode we'll be staying with the Boleyns and talk about Elizabeth Howard, Mrs Boleyn, the mother of the Queen.

And our guest shall be Sophie Bacchus-Waterman, the author of the first ever solo biography of Elizabeth.

Published by The History Press.

Find Owen:

https://www.instagram.com/drowenemmerson/

https://www.instagram.com/owenandkatehistory/

Get Owen's Book - The Boleyns of Hever Castle:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boleyns-Hever-Castle-Owen-Emmerson/dp/8412232569/

Visit Hever Castle...right now:

https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/

Capturing a Queen Exhibition:

https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/capturing-a-queen/

Stay at Hever Castle:

https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/stay/

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https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/london-l57/london-rms-titanic-walking-tour-t1246693/

Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/

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Today we’re talking to Tracy Borman and her highly anticipated novel The House of Boleyn, published by Hodder and Stoughton.

Let’s cast our minds back to the 16th century and picture ourselves at Hever Castle with The Boleyn family in residence. 

Welcome, Tracy!

Get The House of Boleyn:

https://www.hodder.co.uk/titles/tracy-borman/the-house-of-boleyn/9781399709477/ (UK)

https://groveatlantic.com/book/the-house-of-boleyn/ (USA)

Read Tracy:

https://www.hodder.co.uk/contributor/tracy-borman/ (UK)

https://www.hatchards.co.uk/search?term=tracy+borman (UK)

https://groveatlantic.com/author/tracy-borman/ (USA)

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Visit Hever Castle...right now:

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If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours with Reign of London:

RMS Titanic:

https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/london-l57/london-rms-titanic-walking-tour-t1246693/

Saxons to Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

Tudors & Stuarts:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/

The Georgians:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/

Naughty London:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ .

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