Herstory
Episodes
Anne Boleyn: Reputation, Revolution, Religion, and the Queen Who Changed History with Martha Tatarnic
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Martha Tatarnic to the podcast to discuss her new book, 'Anne Boleyn: Reputation, Revolution, Re...
The House of Boleyn with Professor Tracy Borman
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back Professor Tracy Borman to discuss her brand new novel, 'The House of Boleyn'. Tracy'...
Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn with Dr Owen Emmerson
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back Dr Owen Emmerson to discuss Hever Castle's new exhibition on Queen Anne Boleyn. Owen has do...
Margaret of Anjou with Joanna Arman
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome the lovely Joanna Arman to discuss Queen Margaret of Anjou, a much-maligned queen. It was an utter j...
The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn with Heather R. Darsie
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back the lovely Heather to discuss her new book, 'If Any Person will Meddle of My Cause: The Jud...
Bloody Brilliant Tudors: 100 Tales of Gowns, Gossip and Gory Ends with Elizabeth Goff
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome the wonderful Elizabeth Goff, best known by her social media handle 'The Historical Gal', to...
Æthelflaed with Dr Tim Clarkson
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr Tim Clarkson onto the podcast to discuss Æthelflaed, Lady of the Mercians. Æthelflaed is an int...
Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker with Dr Lauren Johnson
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr Lauren Johnson onto the podcast to discuss her latest book on Margaret Beaufort. We chatted about...
The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage in the Burgundian Court with Susan Abernethy
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back Susan Abernethy to discuss her latest book, 'The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europ...
Eating with the Tudors at Christmas and New Years with Brigitte Webster
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome Brigitte Webster to the podcast to discuss what the Tudors ate during the festive season. It was a delig...
Christmas with the Tudors with Dr James Taffe
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Dr James Taffe to discuss his festive book, 'Christmas with the Tudors'. It...
Scotland's Medieval Queens with Sharon Bennett Connolly
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome onto the podcast Sharon Bennett Connolly to discuss Scotland's Medieval Queens. It was such a de...
In Her Own Right with Amanda Schiavo
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am delighted to welcome back author Amanda Schiavo to discuss her novel 'In Her Own Right' a novel focusing on the l...
Women Who Ruled the World: 5,000 Years of Female Monarchy with Dr Elizabeth Norton
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back Dr Elizabeth Norton to discuss her brand new book, 'Women Who Ruled the World: 5,000 years o...
Celebrating Two Years of the Herstory Podcast!
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a very special episode because we are celebrating two years of the herstory podcast! I cannot believe we have hit this milestone but I am als...
Elizabeth Boleyn Revisited with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we are revisitng our episode with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman on the subject of her brand new book 'Elizabeth Boleyn, The Queen...
Mary II with James Peacock
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back James onto the podcast to discuss Queen Mary II. It was such a delight to have James back and le...
The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn with Dr Estelle Paranque
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I welcomed Dr Estelle onto the podcast to discuss the subject of her latest book, 'The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn'. It was...
Anne Askew with Bonnie Beadle
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to welcome back the wondeful Bonnie Beadle, best known for running the Katherine Parr Society. In today's episode we discussed Anne...
Sinners with Elizabeth Fremantle
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome award winning author, Elizabeth Fremantle onto the podcast to discuss her latest novel, 'Sinners&...
The Stolen Crown with Professor Tracy Borman
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome back Professor Tracy Borman to discuss her upcoming book, 'The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deciet and the De...
Catherine of Braganza with Susan Abernethy
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I welcomed Susan Abernethy onto the podcast to discuss Catherine of Braganza, wife to King Charles II.It was such a joy to speak to...
The Graces with Dr Breeze Barrington
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I am delighted to welcome Dr Breeze Barrington onto the podcast to discuss her debut book "The Graces" .The Graces focuses on Mary ...
The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn with Helene Harrison
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I am delighted to welxome back Helene Harrison to discuss her brand new book, 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn'. Helene&#...
Eleanor of Aquitaine with Carol Ann Lloyd
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I welcomed Carol Ann Lloyd onto the podcast to discuss the formidable Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor was such an incredib...
Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess with Heather R. Darsie
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I welcomed the lovely Heather onto the podcast to discuss her latest book, ‘Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess’To follow H...
Anne Herbert with Laura Adkins
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I spoke to Laura Adkins about the sister of Queen Katherine Parr, Anne Herbert. It was a joy to welcome Laura onto the podcast and t...
Tudor Princes and Princesses: The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York with Aimee Fleming
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I spoke to the lovely Aimee Fleming about her brand new book, ‘Tudor Princes and Princesses: The Early Lives of the Children of...
Berengaria of Navarre with Dr Gabrielle Storey
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I spoke to the wonderful Dr Gabby Storey about one of England’s forgotten Queen consorts, Berengaria of Navarre, Queen Consort ...
Vile - A play about Lady Jane Rochford with Laura Crow
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I spoke to Laura Crow about her brand new play, Vile, a play about Lady Jane Rochford, wife to George Boleyn and sister-in-law to Que...
Queen Anne of Great Britain with Andrea Zuvich
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are learning about the life of Queen Anne, daughter to James II, and sister to Queen Mary II. I spoke to the lovely Andrea, who is an expert ...
The Final Year of Anne Boleyn with Natalie Grueninger- revisited
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To commemorate the anniversary of Queen Anne Boleyn's execution, today we will be revisiting an interview I did last year with the lovely Natalie ...
Queen James with Gareth Russell
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcomed back the incredible Gareth Russell to discuss his latest book, Queen James. This book is truly a masterpiece, and a must-r...
Henrietta Maria with Leanda de Lisle
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today, where I talk to the remarkable Leanda de Lisle about Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as...
Elizabeth of York with Clemmie Bennett
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello all! In my latest episode, the wonderful Clemmie Bennett returned to discuss Queen Elizabeth of York!It was a joy to have Clemmie return and lea...
Mary Tudor, Queen of France with Amy McElroy
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! I hope you have all had a wonderful week! This time I spoke to the fabulous Amy McElroy about her new book, 'Mary Tudor, Queen of France...
How far has fourth-wave feminism impacted representations Kathryn Howard in popular culture with Leigh Wakefield!
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everybody! I hope you are all having a Tudorific week!This time I welcomed the wonderful Leigh onto the podcast to discuss her MA dissertation, ...
The Kenilworth Festivities with Corina Apostu
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This time I discussed the Kenilworth Festivities with the wonderful Corina Apostu. I learnt so much from Corina, and it was such a joy to speak...
Mary Shelton with Ellie Webster
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I spoke to a wonderful friend of mine, Ellie, who recently published an article on Mary Shelton! I learnt so much about Mary in this episod...
Female Tudor Executions with Helene Harrison
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This week I talked to the wonderful Helene Harrison about female Tudor executions. It was a joy to speak to Helene and learn so much about the...
Mary Marshall, Mother of the Maids with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! And a very Happy New Year to you all!For the first episode of 2025, I welcome back Sophie to discuss Anne Boleyn's Mother of the Maids, Mary Ma...
Queen Anne Neville with Rebecca Batley
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! The last episode of 2024! Hasn't the year flown? For my final episode of 2024, I spoke to author Rebecca Batley on Queen Anne Neville, who Rebe...
Margaret Beaufort with Nathen Amin
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This week we chatted to Nathen Amin, about the matriarch of the tudor dynasty, Lady Margaret Beaufort. Nathen was a joy to speak to and knowled...
The Katherine of Aragon Festival with Jackson van Uden
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This time I spoke to Jackson, who runs historywithjackson, about the upcoming Katherine of Aragon Festival in Peterborough next month! It was a...
Elizabeth Woodville with Matt Lewis
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! The lady in the limelight today is Queen Elizabeth Woodville! To find out more about this incredible lady, I spoke to Matt Lewis, a renowned hi...
Katherine Parr and her role as stepmother with Bonnie Beadle
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This month it hit the first anniversary of the podcast launching! To celebrate this achievement, I asked my first guest, Bonnie who runs the Ka...
Catherine Howard with Gareth Russell
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! In this episode, I spoke to the fabulous Gareth Russell about the fifth wife of Henry VIII, Queen Catherine Howard. Gareth was an absolute joy ...
Cecily Neville with Annie Garthwaite
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This time I spoke to the wonderful Annie Garthwaite, bestselling author of Cecily and the Kings Mother. Annie was such a pleasure to talk to an...
Anna of Denmark with Steven Veerapen
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Tudor Herstory! But this time we have dipped our toes into the Stuart period… I spoke to the wonderful S...
Elizabeth Boleyn with Sophie Bacchus-Waterman
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I spoke to Sophie, who is researching and writing about Elizabeth Boleyn, the mother of the infamous Anne Boleyn. Sophie earned a Master'...
The Final Year of Anne Boleyn with Natalie Grueninger
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This time I spoke to the wonderful Natalie Grueninger about her most recent publication, "The Final Year of Anne Boleyn". Natalie gav...
Six Lives with Dr Charlotte Bolland
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This week I spoke to the wonderful Dr Charlotte Bolland about the National Portrait Gallery's newest exhibition, "Six Lives". It...
Through the microscope: Anne Boleyn with Elizabeth Verity Dryden
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This time I speak to my wonderful friend Verity Dryden but you may know her best as 'the Tudor book' on Instagram. We chatted about the psychol...
The many myths of Mary I with Amanda Schiavo
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This week I speak to author Amanda Schiavo about the many myths of Mary I. I had so much fun chatting with Amanda, and I urge you all to buy he...
Anne Boleyn, the Queen of England with James Peacock
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This week, I speak to the fabulous James Peacock or you may know him best as 'The Queen Anne Boleyn Society'. We spoke about Anne Boleyn as the...
Lady Catherine Willoughby with Victoria Male
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello all! Apologies for the prolonged absence but I am back! This time I spoke to Victoria Male about the life of Charles Brandon's second wife, Cath...
Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I with Dr Tracy Borman
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello all! I hope you are doing well! This time I spoke to the wonder that is Doctor Tracy Borman, and we talked about the relationship between mother...
Catherine of Aragon's misconceptions and myths with Emma Holbrook
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I spoke to my good friend Emma Holbrook, editor-in-chief and founder of the wonderful blog 'the ill-fated Wives of Henry VIII'. We chatted abou...
Anne of Cleves with Dr Elizabeth Norton
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to Dr Elizabeth Norton about Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. It was great chatting with Elizabeth, and I recommend you all pur...
Lady Margaret Pole with Adam Pennington.
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time I enjoyed talking to Adam Pennington a.k.a The Tudor Chest. In this episode, we talked about Lady Margaret Pole. In this episode, we discuss...
Catherine of Aragon with Clemmie Bennett
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back after a long period off, I am finally publishing today's episode with Clemmie. Trigger warning: We do discuss child loss, miscarriages and cancer...
Catherine and Anne: Queens, mothers and rivals with Kate McCaffrey
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak to the wonderful Kate McCaffrey about Hever Castle's recent exhibition on Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn's books of Hours.Intereste...
Anne Boleyn with Dr Owen Emmerson
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the absolute privilege to talk to Dr Owen Emmerson.To find Owen on social media:https://www.instagram.com/drowenemmerson?igshid=MmIzYWVlND...
Katherine Parr with Bonnie Beadle
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For my first episode, I spoke with the wonderful Bonnie from the Katherine Parr Society discussing Katherine Parr's life.To follow Bonnie, this is her...
Welcome to TheTudorHerSTORY
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just an introduction to who I am and what this podcast will be about