Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

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

Bosworth: The Battle That Richard III Almost Won

The Battle of Bosworth is often remembered as the inevitable end of Richard III and the triumphant beginning of the Tudor dynasty - but Henry Tudor’s victory was anything

Richard III: The Gathering Storm (Medieval Kings Series)

Richard III’s reign began with remarkable speed—and almost immediately began to unravel. In this episode, Rebecca and historian Matt Lewis examine Richard’s accession in

Queens, Rebels and the Women Who Shaped 1066

Queens, Rebels and the Women Who Shaped 1066 explores the remarkable women whose influence helped define the Norman Conquest and transform 11th-century England. Historia

What If Katherine of Aragon Had Stepped As

What if Katherine of Aragon had willingly stepped aside and allowed Henry VIII to marry Anne Boleyn? Would Mary have remained legitimate—and could England’s break with Ro

Richard III: Honor in a Ruthless Age

Before Richard III became king - and long before history cast him as a villain - he built a very different reputation in the north of England. In this episode, Rebecca L

Anna of Denmark: The Clever Queen History Underestimated

Historian and bestselling author Tony Riches joins Rebecca Larson to discuss his new book, Queen Anna, and the remarkable woman behind it. Often dismissed as frivolous an

Historical Mysteries: No Research, Just Opinions

What happens when two history lovers tackle some of the past’s greatest mysteries - with no preparation, no research, and plenty of opinions? Rebecca and Amy debate wheth

Richard III: Forged by Conflict

Long before Richard III became one of England’s most controversial kings, he was a child shaped by exile, loss and political upheaval. In this first part on Richard, Rebe

Katherine Gordon: Did She Believe He Was a Prince?

In this episode, Rebecca is joined by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman to examine whether Katherine Gordon truly believed her first husband, Perkin Warbeck, was Richard of Shrewsb

What Got Us Into History?

History isn't always something we're born loving - it often finds us in unexpected ways. This week, Amy and I step away from our usual historical discussions to share ou