To celebrate women's history month, this mini series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender.          In this conversation, historian Dr Alice Hunt traces Mary I's life from her birth as a royal princess to her ultimate succession and reign as queen. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories 

The not so bloody Mary

Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces. 
 

You’ll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don’t. 


Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new. Each episode will have a different feel, from previously recorded live talks, to exciting new discussions and discoveries. You’ll have every opportunity to share in the history we love.     


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The Wars of the Roses was a turbulent period of conflict in the 15th century that ultimately ushered in a new dynasty with the Tudors.  In this first episode of our new five-part series, Historic Royal Palaces Curator Charles Farris leads us into the stormy dynastic struggle by laying out the context and origins behind the Wars. Who were the major power players, and what initiated such a period of unrest?   Recorded in the Wakefield Tower at the Tower of London, this episode will situate the Tower at the very heart of the conflict, and set us up for the series ahead.   If you’re interested in seeing inside the Wakefield Tower, you can see it on Google Street View here: The Wakefield Tower at Tower of London - Google Maps

Wars of the Roses Part One - Origins and Context

In this new five-part series, Historic Royal Palaces Curator Charles Farris leads us into the stormy world of the Wars of the Roses.   We aim to reveal how and why such a turbulent period of conflict occurred in the 15th century, and ultimately how it ushered in a new dynasty with the Tudors.   Charles will be joined by expert historians and Curators from Historic Royal Palaces, to help unpack what has made the Wars of the Roses so legendary.    Join us next Thursday, for the first episode on the context behind the Wars of the Roses. 

The Wars of the Roses - NEW SERIES

The Tower of London holds an incredible collection of historic graffiti, from the prisoners of the Tudor dynasty, right through to the 20th century. But there is still so much that we don’t know about who made the graffiti and why.  In this episode, we follow Postdoctoral Research Associate Jamie Inghram into the Salt Tower, a legendary prisoner tower in the precinct of the Tower of London. The Salt Tower is rich with graffiti including some examples that have never been investigated before. Jamie talks us through the very early stages of a new research project that is hoping to reveal the secrets of this history.  This episode is part of a series where we’re exploring fresh research that is taking place in our Palaces. We won’t be releasing this sequentially, so these episodes will appear throughout the year. To see Hugh Drapers Graffiti visit:   https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/FAGcYgdjb7Sflg Please note that POW is an abbreviation for Prisoner of War.  

Graffiti at the Tower of London – New Research at the Palaces

Caroline Herschel stares at the stars. Recognition as an astronomer and scientist seems further away than even the most distant constellations. But her discovery of comets and her love for her work is contagious. It’s not long before Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, takes notice.      Outliers – Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. Listen to Outliers - Stories from the edge of history wherever you get your podcasts or go to: https://sites.libsyn.com/109217/site    Please note, these episodes are released in a different order than on the original podcast.

Outliers – Pinpricks of Light

Catalina served Katherine of Aragon for years, proudly, passionately, and loyally following her from Spain all the way to the side of King Henry VIII. But Henry’s interest has turned. He is intent on divorce, and his henchmen are digging up the secrets of Katherine’s first marriage to Arthur Tudor. They think Catalina is the weakest link and their method is intimidation. But have they underestimated Catalina’s strength and loyalty?    Outliers – Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. Listen to Outliers - Stories from the edge of history wherever you get your podcasts or go to: https://sites.libsyn.com/109217/site    To learn more about Catalina of Motril watch this mini documentary:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCehukyT6A    Please note, these episodes are released in a different order than on the original podcast. 

The not so bloody Mary

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