We can't discuss the Tudor court without mentioning the performance of "courtly love" amongst the men, women, kings and queens. What was it? What were the rules? Why was it such a fun game for courtiers to play? And what happened when people, especially our queens, took everything too far?

Kate and Cally are discussing how these odd, messy games of love contributed to the unique culture of the Tudor court...and the downfalls of two of our queens.

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"Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. To help us learn more about the lives of ladies-in-waiting at the Tudor court, Kate and Cally are doing a deep dive on one of the court's most notorious women: Jane Parker Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford. Lady-in-waiting to five of our six queens, Anne Boleyn's sister-in-law, and keeper of secrets...until it cost her her life.

What do we actually know about Jane's life? How did royal service shape her life? Does she deserve her scandalous reputation? And how does historiography shape our perceptions of historical figures?

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Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. In this episode, they’re discussing all the people who, behind the scenes, did the work to make our queens’ lives possible: the household staff.

How was a Tudor queen’s household organized? What was the social hierarchy like? Did the “everyday people” at court gain any political power or advantages? How do we know about their lives at all? And what examples of diversity, even in small amounts, can we see on display at court?

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Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. First, they'll be discussing the people who it all revolves around: the royal family.

What was the royal hierarchy of court? What power struggles emerged within that hierarchy? How did a person's royal blood and lineage matter? And how did our queens enforce their own political power against those who could challenge their positions?

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What is "court"? Where is court? Who's there? And what did the Tudor court look like for our six queens?

Kate and Cally kick off Series 5: Court with an introduction to a political system, cultural center, and way of life for sixteenth century royalty.

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After nearly five years apart, Kate and Cally reunited in the UK in March 2024. Hear all about their adventures at the National Portrait Gallery, Hans Holbein exhibition, Ludlow Castle, and Peterborough Cathedral. You'll also get a preview of what's coming up in late Spring 2024.

Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 29 March 2024.

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Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with a deep-dive into Tudor love poetry, specifically the sonnet "Whoso List to Hunt" written by Sir Thomas Wyatt. Read it and follow along here.

Legend says that Wyatt was in love with Anne Boleyn and wrote this poem about his unrequited, unsuccessful love for her. Is there any truth in the legend? Did Anne's flirtations inspire groundbreaking poetry? And what does the poem tell us about love and romance at the Tudor court?

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Kate and Cally take to Instagram Live to recap the Motherhood series, share some personal highlights, discuss some topics that weren't addressed in the main episodes, answer audience questions, and preview what's to come in 2024.

Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 26 January 2024. Viewers should be advised that the live show contains references to topics that may be disturbing to some listeners, including miscarriage/pregnancy loss and childbirth.

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