Everyone has heard of Shakespeare, but what was going on in the world of drama a century before the height of the Elizabethan Stage?

What could the subjects of Henry VII go and see? Why might Ali from the Rex Factor podcast have another reason to dislike St Dunstan? How did community theatre traumatise at least two kings? Who were the most dramatic monks? And which demon should you watch out for if you start to nod off in church?

The show is about to start, so grab your anachronistic popcorn and get ready...

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This is the story of Pier and Bianca.  You can see examples of their love in the beatiful frescos of Torrechiaro.

Just hope the wife doesn't find out.

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The man closest to the King or the man who wants to bring down the dynasty?  Who knows?

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The last week in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds)

This one had to stand and watch as two rival candidates pushed him aside and took his country.

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The third episode in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds).

His father has thrown the crown to Ferrantino and legged it to Sicily, leaving his son to face the French.

This one isn't as bad as the last two.....up to a point!

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The second episode in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds).

Maybe he didn't have the artistic flair of his dad, but he did have his own certain something....unfortunately it wasn't very nice.

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The first episode in our series A Month in Naples (Not as Nice as it Sounds).

First Ferrante.  Brutal but with a certain amount of artistic flair.

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Happy New Year to all our listeners.

We hope you enjoy hearing what has been happening on Patreon over the last year.  Next year starts with Michelangelo, so well worth a listen.

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Join us as we rewrite early Tudor history.

Happy Christmas, everyone, and see you in the New Year for more of the same.....only better.

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The worst pope who ever poped?  In Part Two we felt he was definitely in the running.

P.S. You will hear a new voice at the end of this episode.  We will explain some impending changes in a special update episode.  All good.  But, in the meantime, meet David.

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