In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the wonderful Dr. Emma Cahill Marron back to the show, this time as our host! Emma will be joined by Alejandro Vergara-Sharp, a fellow American and Senior Curator of Flemish and Northern European Paintings at the Prado Museum. Together, they’ll delve into the concept of quality in art, inspired by Alejandro’s new book, What is Quality in Art?

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Guest: Alejandro Vergara-Sharp

Editor: Rebecca Larson

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I had the privilege of visiting the ruins of Berry Pomeroy Castle in England, a site with a fascinating history that piqued my interest, particularly because it was originally purchased by Edward Seymour, the 1st Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector. During my visit, I was fortunate to receive a guided tour and an in-depth history lesson on this remarkable piece of English heritage.

A special thanks to Erik from English Heritage for providing such a detailed and informative tour of Berry Pomeroy Castle.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berry-pomeroy-castle/

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Guest: Erik with English Heritage

Location: Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, England

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we delve into the captivating stories of royals from around the world and across the centuries.

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Today I am joined by the amazingly wonderful Dr. James Taffe to discuss what it meant to serve the Tudors. This is such a broad subject and his research is quite amazing that I cannot wait to share with this interview - you just never know what I am going to ask, right!?

Serving the Tudors

Courting Scandal

Christmas with the Tudors

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr. James Taffe

The dissolution of the monasteries profoundly reshaped England and enriched Henry VIII's treasury. Today, I explore Torre Abbey, which the king closed in 1539, and visit the Spanish Barn on its grounds, where remarkable stories from Elizabeth I's reign come to life.

https://www.torre-abbey.org.uk/

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guests: Dr. Kevin Dixon and Lucinda Heron

Location: Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon, England

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we delve into the captivating stories of royals from around the world and across the centuries.

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Joining me today is the talented podcaster and author, Carol Ann Lloyd! Together, we delve into the endlessly intriguing subject of Elizabeth's suitors.

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Guest: Carol Ann Lloyd

When planning my trip to England, I never imagined I'd find myself exploring a cave and discovering Tudor graffiti—but that’s exactly what happened. In this episode, I take you to Kents Cavern in Torquay, where I witnessed Tudor graffiti dating back to 1571 and delved into the fascinating history of this incredible prehistoric cave.

Kents Cavern WEBSITE

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Location: Kents Cavern - Torquay, England

Host: Rebecca Larson

Guests: James Hull, Linda Wilson and Rebecca Ireland

Filming: Nigel Scarr

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In this episode, Sylvia Barbara Soberton joins me to discuss her latest book, Marriage, Tudor Style: Love, Hate & Scandal. We delve into some of the most scandalous Tudor marriages, including some of my favorite stories about the Seymours!

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