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Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces. You'll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us. We'll tell stories about the monarchs you know, and uncover the lives and histories of the people you don't. We want our palaces and online presence to be welcoming spaces for everyone. We ask that people commenting on our content remain respectful of one another, as well as our staff and contributors, and remind everyone about our Content Standards. Comments that break these rules will be moderated.
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- 1 weeks ago48 min
Elizabeth I's Favourites - Did Robert Dudley Almost Rule?
Elizabeth I's long reign has almost been defined by her 'favourites' – men who gained power by 'courting' the Virgin Queen. But why did she really keep them close? In this episode of our new series on Elizabeth I's favourites, Tracy Borman is joined by Joanne Paul to explore the Queen's first love – Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. Dudley benefitted both financially and politically from Elizabeth's favour. He was even said to be 'one of three people ruling the country'. So is this a simple tale of unrequited love, or something more political? Turn on video on Spotify, or watch this episode on YouTube to see Tracy and Joanne in the Tudor Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace. Learn more about Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester on our website.
- 3 weeks ago57 min
Jane Seymour – The Underestimated Tudor Queen
Jane Seymour is often remembered as 'Plain Jane', distinguished only by her death in the famous rhyme, 'Divorced, beheaded, died...' But Jane was more than a puppet of powerful men; during her short time as Queen, she made the role her own. In some ways, she was the most successful of all Henry VIII's six queens. In this episode, Tracy Borman is joined by Elizabeth Norton, who reveals a new side to this misunderstood Tudor woman. Together, they discover the real Jane behind the myths. Turn on video on Spotify, or watch this episode on YouTube to see Tracy and Beth in the amazing Tudor Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace. Learn more about the Tudor queens on our website.
- Oct 8, 202632 min
How to Siege the Tower of London – The Peasants' Revolt of 1381
The Tower of London loomed large over the medieval city, casting a formidable shadow with its rings of high walls and towers, wide moat and fearsome gateways. There have been several attempts to siege the Tower and break past its defenses, but only one was successful. In 1381, the rebels of the Peasants' Revolt managed to get all the way into the White Tower itself. How was the Tower defended? What obstacles stood between attackers and their goals? And how did the rebels make it inside? Find out more about the Peasants' Revolt at the Tower on our blog
- Sep 24, 202651 min
The Beginnings of the Tower of London – William I's Norman Castle
William the Conqueror may have invaded England in 1066, but he needed castles to truly conquer England. Castles became the physical embodiment of the Norman Conquest. These were described by many post-Conquest sources as unnatural, alien structures. But they could not be ignored. The English were forced to help build them, then the castles became the source of their subjugation. Of those first-generation Norman castles, none are more famous than the White Tower at the Tower of London. How and why did William build a castle in London? How was it used? And what does it tell us about Norman rule in England?
- Sep 10, 202653 min
Women of the Bayeux Tapestry – Medieval Power and Queenship
The Bayeux Tapestry features just three women among 600 male figures. But you can't tell its story without the powerful medieval women who shaped the Norman Conquest. In this second episode of our series, Janina Ramirez and Tracy Borman join Charles Farris to explore the Norman Conquest beyond 'two kings and a duke'. How did women wield power and influence in the early medieval period? Who survived and thrived in the new Norman regime? And why have historians excluded these women from the history books? Learn more about Matilda of Flanders on our website.
- Aug 27, 20261h 0m
How Did William the Conqueror Hang On To Power After 1066?
William the Conqueror is one of the most famous figures in English history. But his coronation in 1066 was a disaster. Even as he was crowned as King of England, his future looked uncertain. So, how did William go from this shaky start to forging the Norman dynasty? In this first episode of a new series on the aftermath of the Norman Conquest, Tower of London curator Charles Farris is joined by Dr Marc Morris and Dr Caroline Wilhelmsson. Together, they bust some well-worn myths about William and the famous events of 1066. How did William the Conqueror really change England, and why are we still talking about him almost 1,000 years on? Learn more about William the Conqueror on our website.
- Aug 20, 202657 min
The Royal Menagerie - Animals at The Tower of London
For hundreds of years, the Tower of London was home to animals from all over the world. Animals were given as diplomatic gifts, brought by hunters, or captured in the process of colonisation. What were conditions like for these animals? Who cared for them? And what does their presence at the Tower tell us about Britain's relationship with the wider world? In this episode, Curator Charles Farris is joined by Emma Shepley, a curator researching the Tower's Menagerie, and Dr Mishka Sinha, a historian of global history, to bring you this new and ongoing research. The episode contains discussion of animal cruelty, hunting, injury to people, and colonialism. Visit the Tower of London this summer to see Imagining Animals.
- Aug 13, 202632 min
Queen Victoria's Education at Kensington Palace
We might think of Queen Victoria as an elderly woman in black mourning dress, but she was only 18 when she came to the throne. Victoria spent much of her childhood at Kensington Palace. Here, a rigorous programme of education aimed to prepare her for the responsibility of ruling Britain and its Empire. Victoria believed her childhood was 'oppressive', but what was her schooling really like, and who was in charge of teaching her? In this episode, go behind the scenes of the so called 'Kensington System' with Assistant Curator Myles Campbell, and experience the place where Victoria studied for the crown. Read more about Victoria's life on our website.
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Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces. You'll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us. We'll tell stories about the monarchs you know, and uncover the lives and histories of the people you don't. We want our palaces and online presence to be welcoming spaces for everyone. We ask that people commenting on our content remain respectful of one another, as well as our staff and contributors, and remind everyone about our Content Standards. Comments that break these rules will be moderated.
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