The 17th Century War of the Three Kingdoms was a momentous period in our history, and one which is extremely overshadowed and under-explored. CavalierCast is dedicated to bringing you informative podcasts covering anything and everything civil war related, discussing topics with a great variety of guests; academics, archaeologists, authors, curators, re-enactors, and TV stars. Historian Mark Turnbull (producer and host of the show) has been fascinated with it since the age of ten. A Fellow of…
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Send us Fan Mail Dive into the life and political journey of Colonel Edward Massie. Richard Graham, former MP for Gloucester and founder Chairman of the Gloucester History Festival, tells me about the elusive Massie's move from Parliamentarian to Royalist and the factors that triggered it. Factors that also influenced many others after the king's defeat and the English Civil War came to an end in…
Send us Fan Mail SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations…
Send us Fan Mail SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations…
Send us Fan Mail SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations…
Send us Fan Mail Professor Mark Stoyle (University of Southampton) joins me to discuss Rupert's dog, Boye, and belief & superstition of the time. * How was Boye woven into witchcraft, superstition, and belief? * What do we know of the real dog and his fate? * Magical powers given to the dog in pamphlets * The explosion of pamphlets and printing presses This podcast looks at anything and everything…
Send us Fan Mail Author Claire Hobson joins me to discuss the formative early years of King Charles II, and how they were scarred by civil war. * Childhood companions, George & Francis Villiers * Awareness of the growing political turmoil * Relationships with Christabella Wyndham (wet-nurse) & Lucy Walter * Commander of the Western Association * Potential alliances with the Cromwells This podcast…
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Send us Fan Mail Murdo Fraser MSP will discuss the life and times of Archibald Campbell, Marquess of Argyll, and his rivalry with James Graham, Marquess of Montrose. Hear about the coincidental similarities between the two men, but also their great differences. Also, Alison Diamond, archivist for the current Duke and Duchess of Argyll (Argyll Estates) joins me to discuss Inveraray Castle today,…
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Send us Fan Mail Professor Emerson Baker (Salem State University) discusses 17th centuryNew England. From Royalist, Catholic, and Puritan colonies - hear about their aims, how they were governed, and how the Wars of the Three. Kingdoms affected them. Plus Hugh Peter & witch trials! This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an…