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The historian Chris Riley, is back on the podcast, to talk about all things 1066: The Norman Conquest. This is the second of these episodes, and today we’re talking about the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the anniversary of which is today!Why was this a fight few remember, instead always focussing on the Battle of Hastings? Why was Stamford Bridge important?You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmediaIf you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ .Our favourite books on The Norman Conquest:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/405905/the-norman-conquest-by-marc-morris/9780099537441https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/b/sharon-bennett-connolly/silk-and-the-sword.htmlhttps://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/ https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Landscapes-of-the-Norman-Conquest-Hardback/p/21702/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/

The historian Chris Riley, is back on the podcast, to talk about all things 1066: The Norman Conquest. In this, the first of the four episodes in this mini series, we talk about the pre-cursors of the famous year and why is it so significant in retrospect. Why was England such a prize? Who wanted the throne of England?You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmediaIf you would like to become a member of The Historians Magazine, please see https://thehistoriansmagazine.com/ .Our favourite books on The Norman Conquest:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/405905/the-norman-conquest-by-marc-morris/9780099537441https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/b/sharon-bennett-connolly/silk-and-the-sword.htmlhttps://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/ https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Landscapes-of-the-Norman-Conquest-Hardback/p/21702/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!It is our great pleasure to announce our next guest, the legendary Dan Jones.We’re going to talk about his new book - Henry V and the life and times of this great warrior king. How did Henry survive being struck with an arrow in his face, when most would perish from such a wound?What lessons of kingship did Henry learn from Richard II and Henry IV when only a prince?Was he truly as pious as history would have us believe?What was Henry's go-to phrase?Tune in and join in on all the medieval fun.Dan’s books are available on Head of Zeus website in the UK, as well as Amazon and instantly on Kindle, and for pre-order on Viking Books for those across the pond.Find Dan here:https://danjones.substack.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/2OwTnxm4YpB6mH0tLVYc2shttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/dan-jones-102354/Henry V (UK) :https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/henry-v-9781804541937/Henry V (USA) :https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/henry-v-dan-jones/1144709570Join Natalie on her London Walking Tours:Royal London - Anglo-Saxons to Tudors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!I am delighted to introduce today’s guest, Rebecca Rideal and we’re going to talk about her book '1666: Plague, War and Hellfire', which is particularly relevant due to the recent anniversary of the Great Fire of London. Let's dive into the history of the mid-1660's and see not only why The Plague, The War and the Fire happened, but also what was life like preceding these. What were some of the great inventions of the 1660's?  What was London like in the 17th century?Get Rebecca's book here:https://shorturl.at/X3kz4Rebecca's Website:https://rebeccarideal.co.uk/For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/If you would like to join Natalie on her Reign of London walking tours, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .

This is the final in our trilogy of episodes regarding the great battle of Bannockburn, which happened in June 1314, when the might of England could not defeat the Scottish army. This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish history.In our previous episodes we spoke of the leaders of the opposing armies, as well as of the battle itself, in all its glory.This time we’re talking about the legacy of the Battle of Bannockburn, what did it mean for Scotland, for its victor Robert the Bruce and what can you see from this battlefield today. Now, let’s hear our interview with Callum Watson, author and historian, who actually works at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and who recently published a book on the topic with Pen & Sword.He also contributed to the Channel 5 documentary ‘Britain’s Lost Battlefields’, where he spoke all things Bannockburn;AND Callum also has worked as a historical advisor on the ‘Outlaw King’ film for Netflix. Callum's Book:https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/1314-The-Year-of-Bannockburn-Hardback/p/49813/aid/1238Find Callum:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiesDZuBN1Z0SE3Vq3Gjz_Ahttps://drcallumwatson.blogspot.com/https://www.instagram.com/cpwatson1375/The Battle of Bannockburn - National Trust for Scotland:https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/bannockburn/Britain's Lost Battlefields:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12270298/https://www.channel5.com/show/britain-s-lost-battlefields-with-rob-bellLondon Walking Tours:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/and this tour where we talk in depth about Edward's parents - Edward I and Eleanor of Castile:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ .

Today is our 1 year anniversary, we published our very first episode exactly a year ago! Also, this is our 70th episode! Another milestone. It is our absolute honour to introduce today’s guest, Dr Elizabeth Norton.  She is a renowned historian, she has published many books on the Tudors, and recently she was the historical consultant for the new film ‘Firebrand’, which launches in the UK next week. 'Firebrand' (2023) is a film about the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. The film is based on 'Queen's Gambit' novel by Elizabeth Fremantle. Please find Dr Elizabeth Norton's books: Catherine Parr: Wife, Widow, Mother, Survivor, the Story of the Last Queen of Henry VIII https://www.amberley-books.com/catherine-parr-9781445603834.html Amberley Publishing (UK) https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/n/community-elizabeth-norton.html Head of Zeus (UK) https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/elizabeth-norton Pegasus Books (USA) http://www.pegasusbooks.com/authors/elizabeth-norton Dr Elizabeth Norton's website: http://www.elizabethnorton.co.uk/ Find Elizabeth Fremantle's Novel: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/188185/queens-gambit-by-fremantle-elizabeth/9781405909389 (UK) If you would like to join Natalie on her Tudor Walking Tour, please see:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/ For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today I am delighted to present to you our interview with Anne Sebba, the author of That Woman: Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor - the first biography of the infamous duchess that was written by ...a woman.Wallis Simpson was the American divorcée for whom Edward VIII had abdicated his throne in 1936.Let’s explore the common misconceptions about Wallis and uncover a few secrets as well.Find Anne here: https://annesebba.com/Find Anne's Books:https://annesebba.com/books/That Woman book: https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/anne-sebba/that-woman/9780753827390/Baroque... Blog: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/post/that-woman-the-life-of-wallis-simpson-duchess-of-windsor-by-anne-sebbaLondon Walking Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Today we have a historian and podcaster Jackson van Uden of the 'History with Jackson' fame as our guest. We’ll be talking all things Bosworth.Find Jackson here:https://historywithjackson.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/historywithjackson/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXh8pNeS7gdE377kgrNOIwDictators by Jackson van Uden:https://shorturl.at/wZ7lhThe Crystallisation of Totalitarianism by Jackson van Uden:https://shorturl.at/H3bAlJoin Natalie on her London Walking Tours:Royal London - Anglo-Saxons to Tudors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Royal London - Stuarts to Windsors: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/Naughty London: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/