85 episodes
Queens of England Podcast James Boulton
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4.8 • 551 Ratings
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Too often when we think about the history of a country we think only of kings, lords, castles, and battles. When we think of queens we think of rulers like Elizabeth I and Victoria, but what about the queens who sat beside their warrior husbands? This podcast is an alternative history of Medieval and Early Modern England, seen through the lives of its queens
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The First First Ladies of Rome
The first episode of my new show, The Other Half. If you like what you hear, find the show on iTunes or your podcatcher of choice and SUBSCRIBE!
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68 - Seasons Two and Three Wrap-Up: The Tudor and Stuart Queens
We round up the Tudor and Stuart Queens, and see how they match up against their Mediaeval forebears.
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Introducing The Other Half
In 2018, I have a new show for you!
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67 - Mary of Modena (3): The Queen over the Water
In the face of invasion, Mary fled with her son to France with her husband close behind. It was deja-vu for the Stuart dynasty, but could they regain the crown for a second time?
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66 - Mary of Modena (2): The Warming-Pan Baby
In June 1688, Mary gave birth to a son. Or did she?
Enquiry of the Princess of Orange into the Birth of the Prince of Wales
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65 - Mary of Modena (1): The Always Expecting Duchess
A Catholic wife of a Catholic king in a virulently Protestant country, things were always going to be hard for England's first Italian queen.
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Customer Reviews
So entertaining
Interesting and detailed and the host has a nice voice
Great show!
Great voice and cadence. Wonderful content and I’m excited that the creator has another show as well because I know I’ll be listening to these on repeat!
Great listen for history lovers!
So informative and interesting! I really enjoyed the deep dive into the stories of these women and their impact, and I learned so much!