On this #AtE Steph is joined by Elizabeth Norton, author of Bessie Blount: Mistress to Henry VIII , to discuss the intriguing life of one of Henry VIII's favorite mistresses. This episode will open your mind to a Bessie we seldom hear about.
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The King's Mistress: Bessie Blount

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In this revisit episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on this journey of discovery, Rebecca is joined by historian and author Sharon Bennett Connelly.
Sharon’s book, Ladies of the Magna Carta: Women of Influence in the Thirteenth Century England highlights the life of today’s topic – Isabella of Angouleme.
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The Royal Temptress: Isabella of Angoulême

Dr. Emma returns to examine the influential women who shaped England and Spain. This was such a fun topic and I know you'll enjoy it!
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Influential Women Who Shaped England and Spain

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 22-April 28 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: 
Margaret of Anjou
Mary, Queen of Scots
Marie de Medici
Elizabeth Charlotte of Palatine, Electress of Brandenburg
*Mentioned at the end of episode: ⁠The Significance of the Order of the Garter⁠
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This Week in Royal History: April 22-28

When it comes to families entwined in the intricate web of Tudor court affairs, none captivate me quite like the Dudleys. From Edmund Dudley to John Dudley, and finally Robert Dudley, their saga unfurled across the entirety of the Tudor era.
Today I welcome back in this revisit episode, Dr. Joanna Paul to discuss the topic of her book, The House of Dudley.
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The Dudleys: The Family that Shook Tudor Court

Anne Boleyn and Katherine of Aragon are always pitted against one another - were they frenemies? In this episode, Dr. Emma discusses Katherine of Aragon's influence on Anne Boleyn and so much more! 

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The King's Mistress: Bessie Blount

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