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Joanna Plantagenet, daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, was a princess and a pioneer. Author and historian Catherine Hanley takes us through her exciting life and shares insights from her book, Lioness Heart. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Catherine Hanley @catherinehanley_author Lionessheart: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy 1217, The Battles that Saved England  and more! Support the show History shows us what's possible.

Happy 2026! I believe studying history is more important now than ever! Join me for a discussion about the power of history, one of my favorite historical moments (1399), and how history is showing us what's possible. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Book mentioned in podcast: The Eagle and the Hart, by Helen Castor Support the show History shows us what's possible.

Rosemary Griggs is an author, researcher, and presenter who shares the often unknown stories of Tudor women. Show Notes:  Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Rosemary Griggs rosemarygriggs.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ladykatherinesfarthingale https://www.instagram.com/griggs6176/ https://bsky.app/profile/ragriggsauthor.bsky.social Substack Notes from Devon's Tudor Time Traveler coming in January! Mistress of Dartington Hall The Dartington Bride A Woman of Noble Wit and more! Support the show History shows us what's possible.

In what can be considered a companion piece to her wonderful Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries, Sarah Gristwood's Celebrating Women is a joyful exploration of firsts, feasts, friends, family, and more! Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Sarah Gristwood www.sarahgristwood.com sarahgristwood.substack.com Facebook: sarah.gristwood.1 Instagram: sarah.gristwood Celebrating Women Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries Tudors in Love Game of Queens Blood Sisters: Women of the Wars of the Roses And more! Support the show History shows us what's possible.

We can see Shakespeare's plays on stage, but can we "see" Shakespeare? A new uncovered portrait dating from the late sixteenth century might give us a way way to see Shakespeare? Steve Wadlow, the owner of the portrait, and filmmaker Madoc Roberts join us to share the journey of discovery as we try to picture Shakespeare. Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Steve Wadlow Madoc Roberts www.isthiswilliamshakespeare.com @bardsportrait Support the show History shows us what's possible.

Scotland's Medieval Queens were at the heart of power struggles, threatened with murder and imprisonment, and at the center of the royal family. Sharon Bennett Connolly helps us appreciate their important contributions to history. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Sharon Bennett Connolly historytheinterestingbits.com A Slice of Medieval podcast @thehistorybits @sharonbennettconnolly Scotland's Medieval Queens Women of the Anarchy King John's Right Hand Lady: Nicholaa de la Haye Heroines of the Tudor World AND MORE! Support the show History shows us what's possible.

The death of Elizabeth I marked the end of the Tudor dynasty. But how did James VI of Scotland become the next English monarch? Historian Tracy Borman shares the hidden story. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Tracy Borman, OBE tracyborman.co.uk Twitter: @tracyborman Insta: @tracy.borman FB: @TracyBorman The Stolen Crown (now available in US and UK!) Holbein: The Ambassadors Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History Crown and Sceptre AND MORE! Support the show History shows us what's possible.

While navigating the expectations of women's work in the sixteenth century, some women created works that have lasted hundreds of years. Ramie Targoff shares how women's words help us understand the Renaissance. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Ramie Targoff ramietargoff.com Shakespeare's Sisters: How Women Wrote the Renaissance The Life of Vittoria Colonna: Renaissance Woman Posthumous Love Poems of Womanhood John Donne, Body and Soul Support the show History shows us what's possible.

Two cousins, both descended from Edward III. Both would become King of England. Helen Castor explores the epic battle between Richard II and Henry IV--the causes and the implications. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Helen Castor helencastor.substack.com @hrcastor The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV Elizabeth I: A Study in Insecurity (Penguin Monarchs) Joan of Arc: A History She Wolves: The Women Who Ruled Before Elizabeth Blood and Roses Support the show History shows us what's possible.

Taken from the letters of Mary of Modena, this is the story of the Queen Consort and the women in her court who reshaped the culture and conventions of her time. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Breeze Barrington www.breezebarrington.com https://allthingsseventeenthcentury.substack.com/ @breeze_barrington The Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of Women at the Restoration Court Available from Blackwell’s: Blackwells.co.uk Support the show History shows us what's possible.

My motto is "History shows us what's possible." But what does that mean? I turn to the terrific book What is History Now?, edited by Helen Carr and Suzannah Lipscomb to explore what history can be when open our minds and make room for more. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  What is History Now Helen H Carr https://www.helenhcarr.com @helenhcarr Twitter @helencarr_author Instagram Suzannah Lipscomb https://suzannahlipscomb.com/ @SixteenthCGirl Support the show History shows us what's possible.

For our final Royals, Rebels, and Romantics Summer Special, I'm sharing a couple of fun reads: Elizabethan murder mysteries! Set in the times of two Elizabeths--Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Suzanne Wolfe, Elizabethan Spy Mysteries series https://suzannemwolfe.com/ A Murder by Any Name The Course of All Treasons S J Bennett, Her Majesty The Queen Investigates series https://www.sjbennettbooks.com/ Windsor Knot A Three Dog Problem And more! Support the show History shows us what's possible.

As we celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, her novels are more beloved than ever. But do we see them as she intended? Dr Helena Kelly joins us to discuss the radical nature of Austen and her novels. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Dr Helena Kelly @msashtondennis Jane Austen, The Secret Radical The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens The Worlds of Jane Austen (coming Sept 23, 2025) Support the show History shows us what's possible.

At the heart of the Hundred Years War to the Wars of the Roses, women worked behind the scenes. As men struggle for power, women work to protect their families. What will and won't they do to promote the cause of the people they love? Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Annie Garthwaite https://www.anniegarthwaite.com/ @anniegarthwaite @anniegarthwaitewriter Cecily The King's Mother (Books available from blackwells.co.uk) Support the show History shows us what's possible.

Who was Anne Boleyn? Helene Harrison reviews documents, images, letters, biographies, and more to consider the various ways Anne Boleyn's image has been created. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen  Helene Harrison tudorblogger.com @tudorblogger The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and Perception Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and Treason Support the show History shows us what's possible.