British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

• Anne Boleyn & Women Around Her with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman (ep 221)

  We often associate Anne Boleyn with men: her husband, her father, her brother, and others. What about the women? Sophie Bacchus-Waterman discusses the women around Anne, including her mother.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSophie Bacchus-Waterman@sophiebwatermanSpecial Collections, St John's College, OxfordElizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother (coming 2025)History shows us what's possible.

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• Happy Hurly-Burly Birthday, Shakespeare! (ep 220)

  April is the month we celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday, commemorate Shakespeare’s death day, and debate whether they both really happened on April 23rd. Maybe, maybe not. But we're celebrating anyway--the fun and funnies about Shakespeare! Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

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• Leadership and Friendship, Shakespeare Style! (ep 219)

  Time for another special episode about life lessons from Shakespeare and History. This month it's Hermia and Helena from Midsummer Night's Dream. Move over, Puck, these women are leading the way!Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenThis week: Midsummer Night's DreamHistory shows us what's possible.

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• So Many Secrets: The Life of Emily Anderson with Jackie Uí Chionna (ep 218)

  Her life was hidden in secret corners and unknown spaces, and yet she also lived in public. One of the premier code breakers of the 20th century hid in plan sight and remained hidden until social historian Jackie Uí Chionna uncovered her story and broke the code to the real Emily Anderson.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenJackie Uí Chinnoajackieuichinnoa.weebly.com@ChionnaUiQueen of Codes: The Secret Life of Emily Anderson, Britain's Greatest Female CodebreakerOral History of University College, GalwayHe Was Galway: Maírtín Mór McDonoghHistory shows us what's possible.

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• Decrypting the Queen: Jade Scott and Mary, Queen of Scots (ep 217)

  Mary, Queen of Scots is one of the most fascinating women in history. Imprisoned for years, she fought back in part through communicating in a series of coded letters. Historian Dr Jade Scott takes us into the mysteries of the enigmatic Scottish queen.Dr Jade Scott@huntingrebelsThe Captive Queen: The Decrypted Life of Mary, Queen of ScotsCarol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

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