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Inspired by my recent travels to Cyprus, in this episode we take a look into how the English King, Richard I, came to conquer the island of Cyprus. For Book Club and to watch ad-free, extended historian interviews, like the one I mentioned toda
I sat down over Zoom for a fascinating talk with Sharon Bennett Connolly where we discussed the women involved in the Anarchy. The main women being the Matildas; Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, and Queen Matilda, wife of King Stephen. Pai
This week on Tea Time History Chat Live - the so-called Casket Letters and how they implicate Mary, Queen of Scots in the murder of her second husband, the father of her son James, Lord Darnley. Links also mentioned: Interview with Sharon Benne
This week I introduce you to some wonderful primary sources! The articles, adverts and readers letters make for fascinating reading!You can listen on the podcast or watch this on Substack or YouTube. This is a public episode. If you’d like to
I have been on the road for the past couple of days and one of my destinations was the World Heritage Site, Fountains Abbey. In this episode I'll tell you about the abbey's interesting origin story and my visit. . I also have an update on 'The
There are many myths and legends about the so-called Peasant's Revolt of 1381. In this week's livestream I introduce you to the main elements of this uprising. What was it really about, who was involved and, what were the repercussions? Also th
For over 100 years we have been moving our clocks forward one hour in the Spring and back again one hour in the Autumn. In today's livestream I'll cover how this idea was first thought of and why it was introduced! I am also fresh back from The
In 1554, Elizabeth (future Elizabeth I) was released from the Tower of London to house arrest at Woodstock. She had been held for weeks despite no evidence to implicate her in the recent Wyatt Rebellion to overthrow her half-sister Mary and put
This is Estelle’s second appearance on the British History channel, her first being in 2022 when we talked about Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, the focus of her brilliant book ‘Blood, Fire & Gold.’ Estelle is back to discuss the topic of
On 6th May 1682, HMS Gloucester struck a sandbank off the coast of Norfolk and sank. 250 men lost their lives. The ship had been carrying a very important person, the king's brother James, Duke of York. Some people even think he was to blame! T
When Anne Boleyn was arrested on 2nd May and taken to the Tower of London, this was the beginning of a carefully orchestrated scheme to bring down the Queen of England. Everything done was in careful balance of public and private. In this discu
This week:Dressing up at Sudeley Castle • Shakespeare and Stratford • My visit to Rowden AbbeyClick here to watch this episode on Youtube. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi
This year Churchill War Room celebrates 40 years of being open to the public as part of Imperial War Museums. At this must-see historic site, visitors can walk in the footsteps of Winston Churchill and glimpse what life would have been like dur
In this episode I’m covering the spares whose lines leapfrogged into the direct line due to the unexpected death of their elder sibling. I’ll be discussing Empress Matilda and King Stephen, Richard the Lionheart, Henry VIII, Charles I, George V
Prince Arthur, prince of Wales and heir to Henry VII's throne, died on 2nd April 1502. In this Tea Time History Chat Live we are going to do a virtual visit to his final resting places; Tickenhill Palace/Manor, Bewdley and Worcester Cathedral.
Join me for a relaxed history chat with the main theme of this week being a look at the badges and mottoes of the queens of Henry VIII. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod
How Welsh was Henry Tudor? What kind of man was he? When did he decide to make a bid for the english throne? Did the 'Princes in the Tower' actually escape? The answers to these questions and a lot more are in this intelligent and entertaining
Elizabeth I's final days, Archbishop Cranmer is martyred, King Edward comes to an unexpected end at Corfe Castle.You can also watch this episode on Youtube.British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my w
Welcome to Tea Time History Chat Live on the British History channel with me, Philippa Lacey Brewell.Today I am going to tell you about 5 of my favourite Roman places to visit in Britain outside of London: a legion fortress in Wales, the fourth
In this week's live stream I talked about where you can still see evidence of Roman London. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber, if you
Find out why the heir to the British throne has been titled the 'Prince of Wales' since the 13th century and how that links to the enchanting Ludlow Castle. Links mentioned in this live: * Investigating the evidence presented about the Princes
Elizabeth I's early life was full of turmoil and danger. Dr Nicola Tallis joins me to discuss how these experiences shaped Elizabeth as a person, and as a Queen. Paid subscribers get early access to Historian Interviews. If you’re not already,
I recently visited the Old Operating Theatre in Southwark and, as I wandered the area I came across a link between the theatre and a legend from the Thames river.You can watch this episode on Youtube.com/BritishHistory - click here.If you are n
This week I talked about Holbein at the Tudor Court exhibition at Buckingham Palace and the incredible 'Tales of Youth. The Big History Night In' event in aid of Papyrys. You can watch this episode on Youtube https://youtube.com/live/end9-ZoK3O
It has been announced this week that King Charles is receiving treatment for cancer. Although not history, news of the British Royal family is usually of interest to my viewers and so I will cover my thoughts in this weeks show. Also on the sho
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