Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

Historical Superlatives: Medieval Edition

We’re handing out medieval superlatives! Think of the titles in a school yearbook: a superlative singles someone out as the “most” or “best” in a particular category. Th

Mapping Margaret of Austria

Margaret of Austria’s life took her from the Burgundian court to France, Spain, and the Netherlands. Along the way, she faced a broken betrothal, two marriages, and the d

Holbein, Anne Boleyn, and a Tudor Revenge Plot

Hans Holbein painted some of the most familiar faces of the Tudor court. But what did he think of the people sitting for him—and could a portrait reveal more than its sub

Historical Superlatives: Tudor Edition

Who would you want at your side in a Tudor court—and who would make you regret walking through the door? In this episode of Off the Record, Amy and Rebecca hand out supe

William the Conqueror: From Bastard Duke to King of England (Norman Kings Series)

Rebecca and historian Matthew Lewis launch a new series exploring the Norman kings, beginning with the man who changed England forever: William the Conqueror. Born the i

Finding Richard III and the Evidence That the Princes Survived

Philippa Langley became internationally known for leading the search that discovered the remains of King Richard III beneath a Leicester car park. Now she is challenging

Would You Rather: Medieval Edition

What would you choose: marry King John or Richard II? Follow Richard the Lionheart or Edward I into battle? Support Matilda or Stephen? Witness Bosworth or Hastings? And

The Spanish Travels of Katherine of Aragon

Long before Katherine of Aragon sailed for England, she had already traveled across kingdoms, witnessed conquest, encountered new cultures, and experienced life at the he

Dressed to Rule: How Elizabeth I Fashioned Power

Queen Elizabeth I understood that clothing was never simply decorative—it was a powerful political tool. In this episode, Rebecca Larson speaks with Sylvia Barbara Sobert

The Yorkist Who Survived Henry VIII

Rebecca and Amy explore the remarkable life of Reginald Pole—a Yorkist survivor who went from Henry VIII’s favored scholar to one of the king’s most outspoken opponents.

England's Version of Dance of the Dragon

What does House of the Dragon have in common with some of the bloodiest succession struggles in medieval history? Historian Matt Lewis joins Rebecca Larson to explore th

Anne of Cleves: What the Sources Really Say

Was the marriage between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves truly doomed from the beginning - or has hindsight distorted the story? Dr. Valerie Schutte joins me to challenge t

Would You Rather? Medieval & Tudor History Edition

Would you rather marry Henry VIII or spend five years in the Tower? Serve Katherine of Aragon during her downfall or Anne Boleyn during her rise? Discover the true identi

Medieval Kings: The Questions We Never Asked

In the finale of the Medieval Kings series, Rebecca and Matt answer listener questions, challenge medieval monarchs with some very modern dilemmas, and revisit a few of h

Searching for Anne Boleyn: Facial Recognition, Secret Codes, and the Tower Letter

What if some of the greatest mysteries surrounding Anne Boleyn have been hiding in plain sight? In this episode, Rebecca is joined by researcher Karen L. Davis to explor

The Yorkist Who (Almost) Survived the Tudors: Arthur Plantagenet

Arthur Plantagenet survived the fall of the Yorkists and served four kings—but his loyalty could not save him from the suspicions of Henry VIII’s court. In this episode,

The Final Year and Fall of Richard III

In the concluding episode of the Medieval Kings series, Rebecca and historian Matt Lewis examine the turbulent final year of Richard III’s reign - and the rumors, rivalri

The Making and Murder of the Holy Maid of Kent

Before she became known as the Holy Maid of Kent, Elizabeth Barton was an obscure housemaid suffering from mysterious trances and convulsions. Within a few short years, h

What If: Tudor Queen Consort Edition

What if one moment had gone differently for the women of the Tudor dynasty? In this episode of Tudors Dynasty, Rebecca and Amy are rewriting history once again with a ne

Richard III: The Parliament That Made Him Enemies

In Richard III: The Parliament That Made Him Enemies, Rebecca Larson and historian Matt Lewis examine Richard’s landmark Parliament of 1484—an assembly whose legislation