If It Ain't Baroque...
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Margaret Beaufort with Nicola Tallis (Bonus Episode)
This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year.
In this mini episode we’re chatting to Nicola Tallis about the…
Queen-Making with Elizabeth Norton (Bonus Episode)
This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year.
In this mini episode we’re chatting to Dr Elizabeth Norton as …
The Imagery of Mary I with Peter Stiffell (Bonus Episode)
This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year.
In this mini episode let’s chat to Peter Stiffel as he teases …
The Marriage That Made the Tudors with Nathen Amin (Bonus Episode)
This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year.
In this mini episode let’s chat to Nathen Amin as he teases u…
Katharine of Aragon Festival in Peterborough with Jackson van Uden (Bonus Episode)
This is one of our Bonus Episodes for the Katharine of Aragon Festival which happens this weekend in Peterborough, as it does every year.
Let’s talk to Jackson van Uden - the man in charge of the fe…
Educating the Tudors with Amy McElroy
How were people educated in the 16th century England? Did girls and boys have different curriculums? Did Henry VIII’s antics influence education at all? And what were the whipping boys?
Let’s welcome …
John Morton: Henry's Shadow with Ashley Wood
Today our guest is Ashley Wood, and we’re talking about his new Amberley Published book - Henry’s Shadow, which tells us about the life and times of John Morton, a cleric who was a very important fig…
Scotland's Medieval Queens: A Crown of Margarets with Sharon Bennett Connolly
Welcome to season SIX of our independent history podcast.
Today we’re talking to Sharon Bennett Connolly, about her upcoming book “Scotland’s Medieval Queens”, soon to be published by Pen & Sword.
What…
The Death of Katharine of Aragon with Jackson van Uden
It is the 7th January 1536, Katharine of Aragon dies a few weeks after her 50th birthday.
She dies ignored by her husband Henry VIII and unable to see her daughter.
Let's talk to Jackson van Uden and f…
The Battle of Wakefield with Jackson van Uden
It is the 30th December 1460, the Battle of Wakefield is about to unfold...
This is one of the lesser known conflicts of the Wars of the Roses, yet its legacy is immense.
Let’s talk to Jackson van Ud…
Pomp & Piety at the Stuart Court with Ben Norman
For this #StuartSunday , Let’s talk about the habits of the Stuarts, what did they wear, what did they believe?
How does the pomp and piety go together?
And what makes the 17th century so great and u…
Kateryn Parr: Henry VIII's Sixth Queen with Laura Adkins
Let’s talk about Kateryn Parr - the last wife of Henry VIII.
Who were her first two husbands? Was she indeed the one who survived?
What was her relationship like with her step-children? She must have b…
Mary Windsor, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood with Elisabeth Basford
It is my absolute pleasure to announce today’s guest - please welcome Elisabeth Basford to the pod, and we talk about HRH Princess Mary Windsor, the paternal aunt to the late Queen, sister to the Duk…
Steel Lobsters: Crown, Commonwealth, and the Last Knights in England with Myke Cole
Ever seen medieval knights with guns?
The English Civil War of the 17th century had some of their warriors dressed in medieval armour, as they were sporting the latest gun technology…
these knights we…
Katharine of Aragon: The Queen of England with Jackson van Uden
It is 16th December 1535.
Katharine of Aragon is dying at Kimbolton Castle, she just turned 50 years old, she knows she will never see her only child again, and her husband has utterly abandoned her.
…
Catalina de Aragón: The Daughter of Spain with Emma Cahill Marrón
On the 16th December 1485, a little girl was born to the reigning Catholic monarchs of Castile and Aragon - the little girl was named Catalina.
She grew up to be one of the most famous women in Englis…
The House of Dudley with Dr Joanne Paul
Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!
Welcome to the 100th Episode of our podcast, If It Ain’t Baroque…
I am absolutely delighted to introduce today’s guest - Dr Joanne Paul.
She is a profes…
Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic with Amy Jeffs
Let’s talk about ...Saints!
Please give a massive round of applause for Amy Jeffs, author of a new book Saints: a New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic. Published by Riverrun.
This chat has it all,…
The Scandalous Life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll with Lyndsy Spence
Today we’re talking about Margaret Whigham, the it-girl of 1930’s, who became Mrs Sweeny with her first marriage - Cole Porter mentioned her in a song - and Duchess of Argyll with her second.
She is …
Reinventing... The Vikings with Alex Harvey
Let's talk Vikings...
What is true, what is false? What myths persist about this ...group (?) of people and what makes them so fascinating?
Tune in and find out...
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