Herstory

Jessica Faulkner

A podcast highlighting women throughout history

  1. Bloody Brilliant Tudors: 100 Tales of Gowns, Gossip and Gory Ends with Elizabeth Goff

    FEB 21

    Bloody Brilliant Tudors: 100 Tales of Gowns, Gossip and Gory Ends with Elizabeth Goff

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome the wonderful Elizabeth Goff, best known by her social media handle 'The Historical Gal', to discuss her debut book, 'Bloody Brilliant Tudors'. A fantastic book detailing the juicy stories about the Tudors and the shocking ones, too! It was a delight to have Elizabeth on the podcast; she was a pure joy, and I thoroughly enjoyed having a gossip about the Tudors! I do hope you enjoy this episode! Until next time! Jess x To purchase 'Bloody Brilliant Tudors' via the History Press: https://lnk.to/BloodyBrilliantTudors To follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_historical_gal/ To follow Elizabeth on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehistoricalgal To follow Elizabeth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHistoryGal To follow Elizabeth on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_historical_gal To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=09abb659-faf4-483c-8445-4af790d26a50

    52 min
  2. Æthelflaed with Dr Tim Clarkson

    FEB 7

    Æthelflaed with Dr Tim Clarkson

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr Tim Clarkson onto the podcast to discuss Æthelflaed, Lady of the Mercians. Æthelflaed is an interesting figure from the Saxon ages, and she is often forgotten about! It was a joy to have Tim on and learn so much about Æthelflaed! I learnt so much from him! I do hope you enjoy this episode! Until next time, Jess x To follow Tim's website: https://senchus.wordpress.com To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

    46 min
  3. Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker with Dr Lauren Johnson

    JAN 24

    Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker with Dr Lauren Johnson

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr Lauren Johnson onto the podcast to discuss her latest book on Margaret Beaufort. We chatted about how Margaret survived in the Yorkist court, and I learned many new things about Margaret! Some of which may surprise you! It was an absolute joy to speak to Lauren, and I do hope you enjoy this episode! Until next time, J x To purchase 'Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker' via Bloomsbury: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-beaufort-9781789541649/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnlNT8SLprKWz0vDzSr-81VPs57Pj9gXsiEu5ntGmE5f-4eZq7AzcV1AdZlzY_aem_DVe_qDvKuYMC9njF35ggXA To purchase 'Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/3Nn3Vki To purchase 'Shadow King: The Life and Death of Henry VI' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ftV6tQr To follow Lauren's website: https://www.historylauren.co.uk/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnzQf0tvFcVKFf94cRx3-0GS8hYTfhnM_qvPXsUuos_Hul3z29l6ano9lt2AU_aem_JFHvyHTImBF2fDRclH7vzQ To follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/history_lauren/ To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

    56 min
  4. The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage in the Burgundian Court with Susan Abernethy

    JAN 10

    The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage in the Burgundian Court with Susan Abernethy

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back Susan Abernethy to discuss her latest book, 'The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage and Patronage in the Burgundian Court.' Susan informs us about a subject in history that I think is less well-known, and I found this topic endlessly interesting! Thank you to Susan for taking the time to come back on and being a fabulous guest! To buy Susan's new book, The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage and Patronage in the Burgundian Court: https://amzn.eu/d/j2yLKNB To buy Susan's first book: Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza: https://amzn.eu/d/3wTouNy To follow Susan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoginisusan2010/ To follow Susan's blog, 'The Freelance History Writer': https://www.instagram.com/yoginisusan2010/ To follow Susan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefreelancehistorywriter/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web To follow Susan on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@yoginisusan2010?xmt=AQF0OJOWjW1tlxEzFDPTBpZG-7E9ebcxDDufb1E5BN-0Uvk To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor I do hope you enjoy this episode! Until next time, J x

    37 min
  5. Eating with the Tudors at Christmas and New Years with Brigitte Webster

    JAN 3

    Eating with the Tudors at Christmas and New Years with Brigitte Webster

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Brigitte Webster to the podcast to discuss what the Tudors ate during the festive season. It was a delight to have Brigitte on, who had such a wealth of knowledge on this topic and had such fascinating facts! The Tudors sure liked their grub! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's! Here's to 2026! Until next time, J x To purchase 'Eating with the Tudors: Food and Recipes' on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/92QguXB To follow Brigitte on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudor_experience/ To follow Brigitte on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tudor_experience To follow Brigitte's website: https://www.tudorexperience.com To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharesid=70ce3f64-3aea-480a-be17-fa5c3b7a2cf8

    53 min
  6. Christmas with the Tudors with Dr James Taffe

    12/20/2025

    Christmas with the Tudors with Dr James Taffe

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Dr James Taffe to discuss his festive book, 'Christmas with the Tudors'. It was an absolute delight to welcome James and discuss how the Tudors celebrate Christmas! They sure liked their food and to party! I do hope you enjoy this episode! I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Until next time, J x To follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudortaffe/ To purchase 'Christmas with the Tudors': https://amzn.eu/d/d7uWvuW To purchase 'Courting Scandal: The Rise and Fall of Jane Boleyn': https://amzn.eu/d/7tEoJUO To purchase 'Serving the Tudors': https://amzn.eu/d/hK711W4 To preorder 'Accounting for Anne: The Tudor Queen Who Could Have Been': https://amzn.eu/d/63v95sE To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

    59 min
  7. Scotland's Medieval Queens with Sharon Bennett Connolly

    12/13/2025

    Scotland's Medieval Queens with Sharon Bennett Connolly

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Sharon Bennett Connolly to discuss Scotland's Medieval Queens. It was such a delight to have sharon on and learn so much about Scotland's history and their Queens! To follow Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonbennettconnolly/ To follow Sharon on threads: https://www.threads.com/@sharonbennettconnolly To follow Sharon's blog: https://historytheinterestingbits.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnkEjwPOHF5G-8APx7hnwWrLi_RiF4MUnOOcFdIrSV1IXNy9aPz3od9hKbcjU_aem_VbcEdAWV4ytN5Qa9M5DqiQ To purchase any or all of Sharons book on Amazon: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fviewauthor.at%2FSharonBennettConnolly%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn1_DlHj7HQ7XAolcvSQ5vpt1fgm5ythWqrkcaOJtNMxie65H8TIoux9iEcKU_aem_J1nkgRgeTgdJgM1Zv_YtUw&e=AT1hcqBomM-vUCflqIcUDT7iWchZBtDka2qfW6S3HS8yYdlb7yuLAZvGACoaiDas1YEH96p5YkdJ4-sAHL2BJLhoIbSGQorUc_mcWdqi-etfW8B48sa-3VjjMQ To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f82640f5-2205-4172-b82a-2257bdb3cf61 I do hope you enjoy this episode, until next time, J x

    52 min
  8. In Her Own Right with Amanda Schiavo

    11/29/2025

    In Her Own Right with Amanda Schiavo

    In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back author Amanda Schiavo to discuss her novel 'In Her Own Right' a novel focusing on the life of Mary right up to the point she becomes Queen. We also discussed Amanda's upcoming novel which is the sequel to her first, 'Fire and Faith: A Novel of Queen Mary I'. If you have not read In Her Own Right, I would highly recommend doing so! I also cannot wait for her second novel releasing in May 2026! I do hope you enjoy this episode, J x To follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_amanda_schiavo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== To Purchase In Her Own Right: https://www.blackrosewriting.com/historicaladventure/p/inherownright To follow me on all of my platforms: https://linktr.ee/unholytudor

    40 min
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A podcast highlighting women throughout history

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  • Creator
    Jessica Faulkner
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jessica Faulkner
  • Show Website
    Herstory

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