# henry viii (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover henry viii. Page: Feed: --- ## [Frances Duff's Jamaican Inheritance](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/frances-duffs-jamaican-inheritance) _2026-08-18 · Noble Blood_ When Frances was a child, her mother went before the Assembly to petition that she be legally classified as "white." Frances would go on to become a wealthy heiress, and marry into the British aristocracy, but the cost would be engaging with the very system of slavery and discrimination that subjugated her mother and generations of mixed-race people after her. Support Noble Blood: -ORDER 'THE… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/d48fbca4-e338-4629-98e4-b4a9013114fa/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [Children of the Moon \[from Very Special Episodes\]](https://omny.fm/shows/very-special-episodes/children-of-the-moon) _2026-08-16 · Noble Blood_ Emma has never felt the sun on her skin. Born with a rare condition that makes UV light dangerous, she lives by sunscreen, meters, and moonlight. But she's also part of a community finding extraordinary ways to make ordinary childhood possible. And thanks to new research, the future may actually be bright. Listen to Dana Schwartz on Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts. See… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/a9f8aaf1-b12b-40b8-85aa-b08f0126e2b6/a085a464-b94c-4561-bc79-b45e002fe744/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [Who Would Marry Henry VIII? The Search for Wife No. 4](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/3068645) _2026-08-14 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ Who would agree to become Henry VIII's fourth wife? By late 1537, Henry VIII was back on the marriage market. Catherine of Aragon had been banished, Anne Boleyn had been executed, and Jane Seymour had died shortly after giving Henry the legitimate son he had longed for. Now the 46-year-old king needed another queen. And so began an extraordinary search across Europe. In this video, I'm giving… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/3068645/tudorhistory/2026_08_14_14_43_18_61e9770e-c643-48f7-8d92-6db7b4de65c7.mp3) ## [Sir Thomas Wyatt, Geoffrey Chaucer and Charles, Duke of Orléans](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/sir-thomas-wyatt-geoffrey-chaucer) _2026-08-14 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ Medieval and Tudor Poets at the Tower ## [The Surreal Life of Elsa Schiaparelli](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/the-surreal-life-of-elsa-schiaparelli) _2026-08-11 · Noble Blood_ Elsa Schiapparelli was the founder of a fashion house which has become known for its sometimes outrageous, always glamorous designs. But beyond fashion, her transatlantic life would involve a conman and an FBI investigation as she tried to use her inflfuential and famous friends to bolster her success through the second World War. Support Noble Blood: -ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS' - Bonus episodes,… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/2e96d148-067d-4009-938e-b4a2013480fe/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [General Belisarius: Hero of the Roman Empire](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/general-belisarius-hero-of-the-roman-empire) _2026-08-10 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ General Belisarius is the most underrated commander of the Roman Empire. He was the man who reconquered the Roman province of North Africa from the Vandals -- and that was just the start of his career. In this episode we cover battlefield tales of single combat with swaggering Persians, and a daring midnight escape by a reconnaissance team. We also introduce the elements of the scandal that will… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/belasarius_episode_1_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Podcast Twenty-Four: Frances Walsingham: The Spymaster’s Daughter](https://tonyriches.podbean.com/e/podcast-twenty-four-frances-walsingham-the-spymaster-s-daughter/) _2026-08-08 · Stories of the Tudors & Stuarts_ Frances Walsingham is the only surviving child of Queen Elizabeth’s ‘spymaster’ Sir Francis Walsingham. Better educated than most men, her father arranges her marriage to warrior poet Sir Philip Sidney. After Philip Sidney is killed in battle, Frances becomes Countess of Essex, and is banished from court after her husband Sir Robert Devereaux’s rebellion against the queen. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/imr5p8z48gzva4xi/Frances.mp3) ## [Sir Christopher Wren's Hampton Court Palace](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/sir-christopher-wrens-hampton-court) _2026-08-07 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ Head of Historic Buildings Daniel Jackson looks at one of Wren’s most famous and problematic projects: the remodelling of Hampton Court Palace. ## [Did Mary of Guise Use Anne Boleyn's Words to Refuse Henry VIII's Proposal?](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/3051251) _2026-08-06 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ One of the most famous quotations attributed to Mary of Guise is her alleged reply to Henry VIII's proposal of marriage: "I may be a big woman, but I have a very little neck." It's a wonderful story, cleverly alluding to Anne Boleyn's execution and Henry VIII's reputation. But did Mary of Guise really say those words? In this video, I investigate the evidence by examining contemporary diplomatic… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/3051251/tudorhistory/2026_08_06_13_55_02_f9504151-f043-48b1-88a3-3f30cc533ca1.mp3) ## [The Tudor Villainess](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/the-tudor-villainess) _2026-08-04 · Noble Blood_ She has been called "the most hated woman in Tudor England." Jane Boleyn, sister-in-law to Anne, served five queens. Two of them were beheaded. How much was her fault? Support Noble Blood: -ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS' - Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon - Order Dana's book, ' Anatomy: A Love Story ' and its sequel ' Immortality: A Love Story ' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/53bf4890-9412-441f-b7e7-b49b0126ba34/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2O2qPg8J2kww) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/mary-marchioness-of-downshire-a-life) _2026-07-31 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ It is often said that parents need eyes on the back of their head but Mary, Marchioness of Downshire, had them on her wrist – seven of them to be precise. ## [Was Henry VIII really catfished by Anne of Cleves?](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/3028607) _2026-07-29 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ It's one of the most famous stories surrounding Henry VIII's fourth marriage. Hans Holbein the Younger was supposedly sent to Cleves to paint Anne's portrait, produced an image that made her look far more attractive than she really was, and Henry agreed to the marriage - only to be bitterly disappointed when he finally met Anne in person. But is that actually what happened? In this podcast, I'm… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/3028607/tudorhistory/2026_07_28_16_52_25_c2b42982-96a6-4f87-ba67-d5ac87345d52.mp3) ## [The House of Boleyn (with Tracy Borman)](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/the-house-of-boleyn-with-tracy-borman) _2026-07-28 · Noble Blood_ Where does a woman go when a King is wooing her and won't stop? Dana speaks with Chief Historian of Historic Royal Palaces, Tracy Borman, about her newest historical fiction novel, THE HOUSE OF BOLEYN. Support Noble Blood: -ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS' - Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon - Order Dana's book, ' Anatomy: A Love Story ' and its sequel ' Immortality: A Love Story ' See… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/8e20414a-0d9d-481a-992a-b494013b6a5a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [Emperor Justinian and Theodora: The Black Death and the Christian Roman Empire](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/emperor-justinian-and-theodora-the-black-death-and-the-christian-roman-empire) _2026-07-27 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora rule the Eastern Roman Empire in a tumultuous period. The plague pays a visit to Constantinople, bringing massive death tolls. They must also contend with treacherous officials, Christians who despise eachother, and a historian determined to damn them. Watch a palace sting operation unfold, and find out how lepers were hired to infect religious rivals. This… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Theodora_Ep_3_audio.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [A gold 1920s wedding dress for the bride who wanted to shine](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/a-gold-1920s-wedding-dress-for-the) _2026-07-24 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ Gold lamé damask gown worn by the Hon. Ursula Mary Lawley, with tiara and shoes ## [Did Christina of Denmark REALLY Say "If I Had Two Heads..."?](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/3016231) _2026-07-23 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ Did Christina of Denmark really tell Henry VIII, "If I had two heads, one would be at His Majesty's disposal"? It's one of the most famous quotations associated with Henry VIII's search for a fourth wife. Christina, the young widowed Duchess of Milan, was considered as a possible bride for the Tudor king in 1538, and the story goes that she responded to Henry's interest with this wonderfully… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/3016231/tudorhistory/2026_07_23_14_12_42_1dde2218-f53f-4f9c-9f38-9106831fe09e.mp3) ## [Podcast Twenty-Three: Baroness Penelope Rich](https://tonyriches.podbean.com/e/baroness-penelope-rich-a-woman-ahead-of-her-time/) _2026-07-23 · Stories of the Tudors & Stuarts_ A Woman Ahead of Her Time Born Penelope Devereux, she was the daughter of the queen’s nemesis, Lettice Knollys, and elder sister of the ill-fated Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Her father died in Ireland and her mother was often absent, so Penelope had to grow up fast and look after her younger brothers and sister. Her mother’s secret marriage to the queen’s favourite, Robert Dudley, did nothing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/va5izu8b58439gut/Penelope_Podcasst654h8.mp3) ## [Why Couldn't Henry VIII "Do It" With Anne of Cleves?](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/3006844) _2026-07-21 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ Did Henry VIII Have Erectile Dysfunction? The Anne of Cleves Bedroom Mystery Did Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves ever actually "do it"? Henry claimed that his marriage to Anne was never consummated because he found his new wife so unattractive that he simply couldn't bring himself to have sex with her. But what if we've spent nearly 500 years looking at the wrong person?In this video, I take a fresh… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/3006844/tudorhistory/2026_07_20_15_31_02_718abf1d-8b3e-465d-bf3f-ccc9f6e532df.mp3) ## [The King for a Day](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/the-king-for-a-day) _2026-07-21 · Noble Blood_ In December of 1586, the King of Poland died suddenly and without an obvious successor. King was an elected position, and the noblemen bickered and tried to advance their own agendas, to no avail. It was a complete standsill. They needed an unbiased third party to be a temporary king. It's a romantic story of a non-royal ascending to a temporary throne, but is it true? Support Noble Blood: -ORDER… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/6eb2c6cd-927c-4328-835e-b48d01357e47/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [The Revealing Tale of Queen Victoria's Early Biography](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/the-revealing-tale-of-queen-victorias) _2026-07-17 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ The Queen, her biographer and 'not one word of truth.' ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5T9bpNlgEQPC) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Did Henry VIII Almost Take Anne of Cleves Back?](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/2992944) _2026-07-15 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ Why did so many people believe Henry VIII would remarry Anne of Cleves after Catherine Howard's fall? While researching my forthcoming event, The Rise and Fall of Catherine Howard, I noticed something fascinating. Anne of Cleves kept appearing in the primary sources surrounding Catherine Howard's downfall. By the end of 1541, Catherine Howard's marriage to Henry VIII was collapsing, and rumours… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/2992944/tudorhistory/2026_07_15_12_18_03_c9e77936-934b-4b57-beb0-af071fe45135.mp3) ## [Wyatt and Elizabeth in Revolt](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/wyatt-and-elizabeth-in-revolt) _2026-07-14 · Noble Blood_ Queen Mary I's decision to marry a foreign prince turned people against her. Some were so against her they planned an uprising to overthrow her in favor of her half-sister, Elizabeth. But how much did Elizabeth know? And when she was imprisoned in the Tower of London, how much evidence of her treason would be uncovered? Support Noble Blood: -ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS' - Bonus episodes, stickers, and… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/cb23396d-dd20-467f-9573-b48601394100/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [The Nika Riots: the bloodiest riots in Roman history](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/the-nika-riots-the-bloodiest-riots-in-roman-history) _2026-07-13 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ The Nika Riots are some of the bloodiest ever recorded. They unfolded in Constantinople in 532. This insurrection nearly toppled Emperor Justinian, but Empress Theodora makes a speech that changes the course of events. This episode takes you into the Eastern Roman Empire in a period of violence, natural disasters, and social upheaval. From slaves and prostitutes to patrician gossip and botched… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Theodora_EP_2_Nika_Riots_audio.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Elizabeth I's Brush with Death at Hampton Court, 1562](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/elizabeth-is-brush-with-death-at) _2026-07-10 · Tracy Borman · Royal History_ 'She is in great danger' ## [How to Start a Monarchy from Scratch (Part 2)](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/how-to-start-a-monarchy-from-scratch-part-2) _2026-07-07 · Noble Blood_ The British Monarchy were using the divisions of the Māori people against them. And so, some Māori thought that what they needed to face off against a monarch.... was a monarch of their own. Support Noble Blood: -ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS' - Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon - Order Dana's book, ' Anatomy: A Love Story ' and its sequel ' Immortality: A Love Story ' See… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/23b0971e-4085-468d-8368-b47f0164cd95/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [Should We Stop Diagnosing Henry VIII?](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/2991832) _2026-07-05 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ Was Henry VIII a narcissist? A psychopath? A sociopath? These labels are increasingly applied to England's most famous king, but after years of researching Henry VIII and reading contemporary sources, I don't think the evidence allows us to make that kind of diagnosis. In this video, I explain why I believe there's an important difference between judging Henry VIII's actions and trying to… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/2991832/tudorhistory/2026_07_15_10_35_46_c2fc2f9d-ac5e-466c-9810-c2049daa7a8d.mp3) ## [Hampton Court before Henry VIII](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/hampton-court-before-henry-viii) _2026-07-03 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ What archaeology can tell us about Hampton Court's early Tudor history ## [How to Start a Monarchy from Scratch (Part 1)](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/how-to-start-a-monarchy-from-scratch-part-1) _2026-06-30 · Noble Blood_ Eventually, Te Wherowhero would become the first Māori king. But decades before that, he would face off against rival tribes, proving his leadership ability and bravery in the face of an enemy coming right at him. Support Noble Blood: -PRE-ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS' - Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon - Order Dana's book, ' Anatomy: A Love Story ' and its sequel ' Immortality: A Love… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/252305d6-e93b-4ff4-8960-b47800fe73c1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [The Circus Performer who became Roman Empress: Theodora and Justinian](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/the-circus-performer-who-became-roman-empress-theodora-and-justinian) _2026-06-29 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ This is the story of a woman who began as a circus performer and child prostitute, and became Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire. No less remarkable is her husband Justinian, who became emperor. This episode takes you into the heart of Constantinople in the 6th century, where slaves, chariot races, spies, and intrigue are part of an empire in transition. It is also one of the greatest love… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Theodora_Ep_1_audio.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Henry VIII: Not Like Other Kings](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/2991833) _2026-06-28 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ Why did Henry VIII marry so differently from other European monarchs? Most Renaissance kings married for diplomacy, alliances and dynastic advantage. Personal attraction might have mattered, but politics usually came first. Henry VIII repeatedly did the opposite. Instead of choosing the most politically advantageous bride, he often pursued the woman he personally wanted to marry, even when it… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/2991833/tudorhistory/2026_07_15_10_36_01_e8535b44-2e62-495d-bc2e-3887f7d20e22.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lCizMy9BPN9v) _2026-06-28 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [What Lies Beneath: Discoveries from excavations outside the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/what-lies-beneath-discoveries-from) _2026-06-26 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ Life, death and worship in the Tower of London, Part II ## [Countess of the Demimonde](https://omny.fm/shows/noble-blood/countess-of-the-demimonde) _2026-06-23 · Noble Blood_ At the dawn of La Belle Epoch in Paris, a trans woman who became known as "The Countess" would journey from ballrooms to prison and back, a key figure in queer history who wrote her own autobiography to tell readers exactly how strange and dazzling the experiences of her life were. Support Noble Blood: -ORDER 'THE ARCANE ARTS' - Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon - Order Dana's book,… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/55b20558-9add-4d0b-8c42-ae300188d1aa/e43f7bff-175e-4b17-9196-b4710150c4f0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=0bfdba5f-fcca-4c2f-8772-ae300188d1b8) ## [Was Anne Boleyn Really the Love of Henry VIII's Life?](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/2991834) _2026-06-22 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ People often call Anne Boleyn the love of Henry VIII's life, but was she really? In this video, I'm taking a closer look at one of the most romanticised relationships in Tudor history and asking whether we've mistaken obsession, desire and possession for love. Henry VIII pursued Anne Boleyn for years, wrote her passionate letters, and changed the course of English history in order to marry her,… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/2991834/tudorhistory/2026_07_15_10_35_52_46fa00a3-f698-4073-9110-3644fbd7e4a3.mp3) ## [The Tragic Story of Lady Katherine Grey](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/the-tragic-story-of-lady-katherine) _2026-06-19 · Tracy Borman · Royal History_ Tracy Borman, Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces, takes a look at the lesser known story and life of Katherine Grey, who like her sister was imprisoned at the Tower of London. ## [People Were Protesting Immigration in England 500 Years Ago](https://rss.com/podcasts/tudorhistory/2991835) _2026-06-16 · Tudor History with Claire Ridgway_ The history of immigration in England is far older than many people realise. Immigration in Tudor England, medieval England and even Roman Britain helped shape the nation we know today. People often talk about immigration as though it is a modern issue, but England's history tells a very different story. In this video, we explore over a thousand years of migration to England, from the Romans,… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/394644/2991835/tudorhistory/2026_07_15_10_36_25_8c34e821-8be8-4423-bea8-544f632dc66d.mp3) ## [The Man who Blew Up Troy: Heinrich Schliemann](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/the-plunderer-of-troy-heinrich-schliemann) _2026-06-15 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ The story of Troy has resounded across millennia: the beauty of Helen, the nobility of Hector, and the feats of Achilles have become legend. One man set out to prove that this story was not just legend, it was history. His name was Heinrich Schliemann, and he is an incredibly controversial and deeply eccentric character. He was the man who pursued the history of Troy, and also plundered it. Was he… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Troy_audio.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Benjamin Franklin's curious visit to Hillsborough Castle](https://historicroyalpalaces.substack.com/p/benjamin-franklins-curious-visit) _2026-06-12 · Historic Royal Palaces · Royal History_ 'He threw me away as an orange that would yield no juice' ## [Podcast Twenty-Two: Sir Walter Raleigh](https://tonyriches.podbean.com/e/podcast-twenty-two-sir-walter-raleigh/) _2026-06-04 · Stories of the Tudors & Stuarts_ This podcast continues my Elizabethan series looking at a new perspective on the history of Sir Walter Raleigh, the subject of my book Raleigh – Tudor Adventurer. I’d been planning an Elizabethan series for some time, as my aim was to tell the stories of the Tudors from Owen Tudor’s first meeting with Queen Catherine of Valois through to the death of Queen Elizabeth. I decided to show the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mduuv58kcpx744qu/Raleigh.mp3) ## [Rumi and the Sufis: The Man and his World](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/rumi-and-the-sufis-the-man-and-his-world) _2026-06-01 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ Rumi was a 13th century poet and mystic often quoted today. He was born into a world shattered by the Mongol invasions that sent his family fleeing the only home they had known. Along the road we meet Francis of Assisi, the army of the Fifth Crusade, a couple of sultans, and cave dwelling Christians. Rumi will develop his own approach to faith that scandalises religious conservatives and inspires… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/rumi_and_the_sufis_-_audio.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Fourth Crusade Ep 2: When Crusaders attacked and burned Constantinople](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/fourth-crusade-ep-2-when-crusaders-attacked-and-burned-constantinople) _2026-05-18 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ The story of how Constantinople was assaulted and sacked by the army of the Fourth Crusade is horrifying. Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, and it was full of Eastern Christians. So how did the army of the Fourth Crusade, who thought they were going to fight Muslims and reconquer Jerusalem, end up looting churches and assaulting nuns? A naive prince, a cunning Venetian… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Fourth_crusade_episode_2_-_When_the_Crusaders_took_Constantinople.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Podcast Twenty-One: Sir Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex](https://tonyriches.podbean.com/e/podcast-twenty-sir-robert-devereux-earl-of-essex/) _2026-05-16 · Stories of the Tudors & Stuarts_ Sir Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, is a favourite of Queen Elizabeth, so why does he lead a rebellion? This podcast set out some of the historical research behind the book, and includes a short excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Nigel Peever. 🇺🇸 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09246T7ZT 🇬🇧 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09246T7ZT [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u5ii47jexhr8c5e9/Exxex.mp3) ## [Crusaders against Christians: The Fourth Crusade part 1](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/crusaders-against-christians-the-fourth-crusade-part-1) _2026-05-04 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ Of all the Crusades, this one may be the worst. It is the story of how an army of Crusaders end up fighting only other Christians, and it ends with the sacking of Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and the heart of the eastern Christian world. It is a tale of mistakes, greed, and misjudgment. Along the way we meet a runaway prince with delusions of grandeur, and the powerful… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Fourth_Crusade_EP_1_AUDIO_FILE.m4a?dest-id=2096015) ## [The Return of King Richard the Lionheart: Legends of the Third Crusade](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/the-return-of-king-richard-the-lionheart-legends-of-the-third-crusade) _2026-04-20 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ The Third Crusade is over and King Richard the Lionheart is making his way home, escorted by the Knights Templar. After a daring journey in disguise, he will end up becoming a prisoner, as enemies he has made settle scores. When he is ransomed and returns to his kingdom, he has a few scores of his own to settle. This story is a crazy ride through the politics of medieval Europe, where serving the… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Third_Crusade_Ep_5_AUDIO_FILE.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Richard the Lionheart vs. Saladin- The Final Confrontation](https://villainsandvirgins.libsyn.com/the-third-crusade-richard-and-saladin) _2026-04-06 · Villains and Virgins History Podcast_ The Third Crusade involves two of the most well known figures of any crusade: Richard I, the Lionheart, King of England, and Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, Sultan of Egypt and Syria. These two men each command an army, and the fate of the Near East hangs in the balance. After the Siege of Acre, the army of the Third Crusade takes the road to Jerusalem. Along the way they will face Saladin, and have… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/villainsandvirgins/Richard_and_Saladin__Third_Crusade_AUDIO_FILE_.mp3?dest-id=2096015) ## [Podcast Twenty - Sir Francis Drake](https://tonyriches.podbean.com/e/podcast-twenty-sir-francis-drake/) _2025-11-21 · Stories of the Tudors & Stuarts_ This podcast is the first of six covering the research behind my Elizabethan series, looking at a new perspective on the history of Sir Francis Drake, the subject of my book Drake – Tudor Corsair. I’ve enjoyed tracking down primary sources to uncover the truth of Drake’s story – and discovering the complex man behind the myths. Discover the true story of Sir Francis Drake In Book One of the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yzta7upqaivng7dt/Drake_Podcastbj57z.mp3)