In this episode of Almost History, All About History Editor Jonathan Gordon discusses the suitors and love interests of Elizabeth I with Sophie Shorland, author of All the Queen's Men: The Competition to Marry Elizabeth I. Who were the most likely candidates and what would it have meant for the Virgin Queen to pick a husband?
Sophie reveals why Ivan the Terrible thought marrying Elizabeth I was a great idea, how marrying for love could have cost her the throne and why a lesser-appreciated Austrian archduke might have been the one that got away.
Almost History, the 'What If' podcast from All About History is a speculative history show that explores the possibilities of the past, taking key moments from years gone by and turning them on their heads.
Regular readers of All About History magazine will be familiar with our recurring What If feature where we discuss alternate histories with experts. We find a key moment from the past and we chat about how that could have turned out differently.
We've been having these conversations with experts for many years and we wanted to bring them to you directly, so you can hear them for yourself.
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Music: Midnight Dancers, Brightarm Orchestra
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