On this episode we talk to historian David Pilling about his latest book on Edward I's long-forgotten conflict with France.

Popular history usually focusses on his wars with Scotland and Wales, and the Anglo-French war goes mostly unnoticed. No more.

Tune in to get more details.

David's Books:

https://www.amberley-books.com/edward-longshanks-forgotten-conflict.html

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Edward-I-and-Wales-1254-1307-Hardback/p/18779/aid/1238

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Rebellion-Against-Henry-III-Hardback/p/17292/aid/1238

Find more history fodder on https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/ .

If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of 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/

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355

and this tour where we talk in depth about Edward and Eleanor's love story: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-love-stories-walking-tour-t481358/ .

Check our Valentines episode 'Arranged Love Blossom' where we talk about this formidable medieval couple!

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!

Today we are talking to author, playwright and screenwriter Catherine Butterfield about her new novel The Serpent and the Rose: Marguerite de Valois and Catherine de Medici: A Mother-Daughter Battle for the Ages.

One of the most infamous mothers in history - Catherine de Medici did not have an easy relationship with her children, especially with her also-infamous daughter Marguerite a.k.a. The Queen Margot.

This is a historical fiction novel that dives into the Valois family feuds, Margot's man troubles and the religious strife that tears the country apart.

Enjoy the royal chronicles presented by one young woman who's desperate for her own independence, all the while she's making friends with the new up-and-coming playwright from England called William Shakespeare. IRL there is a theory that Love's Labour's Lost was inspired by Marguerite and some of her adventures.

Join the hosts Gemma and Natalie and join in on the fun!

Catherine's Book:

https://tinyurl.com/mtr27vz7

London Walking Tour:

If you're interested in learning more about life in the 16th century or William Shakespeare himself, please join Natalie on her Southwark walking tour.

Click here to book: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/

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Today we are talking to historian Thomas Lockley about his new book ‘A Gentleman from Japan: The Untold Story of an Incredible Journey from Asia to Queen Elizabeth’s Court’.

What was seafaring like in the 16th century? What were the relations like between England and Japan at the court of Queen Elizabeth?

Tune in and join the co-hosts Gemma and Natalie.

Please find this book here:

https://tinyurl.com/4unw557r

and Thomas' first book on Yasuke, the legendary African Samurai:

https://tinyurl.com/4kfe5ta9

If you're interested in learning more about the Tudors, please join Natalie on her walking tour entitled Royal London: Medieval and Tudor Monarchs in Whitehall. Click here to book: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/

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Today we have a short bonus episode for you: it’s an excerpt from our chat with author Catherine Curzon about Netflix’ series Queen Charlotte: a Bridgerton Story. Please enjoy!

Catherine's Georgian Episodes with us:

Sweet Georgian Carolines

The Real Bridgerton

Catherine's Bridgerton-verse books:

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Bridgerton-Hardback/p/23199/aid/1238

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Queen-Charlotte-Inside-the-Real-Bridgerton-Court-Hardback/p/21481/aid/1238

https://www.mombooks.com/book/the-real-world-of-bridgerton/?imprint=1

Our favourite books by Catherine:

Georgian Queens: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Queens-of-Georgian-Britain-Hardback/p/14066/aid/1238

Wives of Prince Regent: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Wives-of-George-IV-Hardback/p/20127/aid/1238

Life at Georgian Court: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Life-in-the-Georgian-Court-Hardback/p/12109/aid/1238

Please find more history fodder on our website https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and if you would like to come with Natalie on a walking tour of London, please check out https://www.reignoflondon.com .

Georgians Blogging:

https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/blog/categories/the-georgians

Georgian London Walking Tour:

Here's a direct link to Natalie's tour about Georgian and Windsor monarchs: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .

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Today we are delighted to chat to the creators of a new musical, called The King’s Wife.

These creators are Jamie Floyd, who wrote the music & lyrics and Mêlisa Anis who wrote the book.

The musical takes place in Tudor England, between the battle of Flodden in 1513 and the death of Anne Boleyn in 1536.

The musical looks at the women of the court of Henry VIII: their friendships, relationships, motherhoods, sisterhoods and everything in between. #herstory

Listen to The King's Wife

https://open.spotify.com/artist/634fvaTBGWGNdT3G5eIX9J?si=5kQzWW4UQUOk8baOEH2y-w

See The King's Wife

Book tickets here for the in-concert in New York this July 19th-21st:

https://www.atfestival.org/thekingswife

Find The King's Wife

Here are some useful links to find out more about this new show:

https://popculturepress.org/2022/jennifer-kranz-on-the-incredible-team-developing-new-musical-the-kings-wife/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp2jVl4XUqJCx2GOgpfZJQ

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-KINGS-WIFE-Musical-Releases-First-Single-I-Know-You-20210701

London Walking Tour:

If you're interested in learning more about Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, please join Natalie on her walking tour entitled Royal London: Medieval and Tudor Monarchs in Whitehall.

Click here to book: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/

Tudor Books:

If you would like to know more about the Tudors, please see some of our favourite Tudor books:

http://www.elizabethnorton.co.uk/books/

https://www.amberley-books.com/heroines-of-the-tudor-world.html

https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-house-of-tudor/

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Tudors-by-Numbers-The-Stories-and-Statistics-Behind-Englands-Most-Infamous-Royal-Dynasty-Hardback/p/23448/aid/1238

https://www.amberley-books.com/the-son-of-prophecy.html

https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-young-elizabeth/

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Eating-with-the-Tudors-Food-and-Recipes-Hardback/p/23659/aid/1238

https://www.amberley-books.com/inside-the-tudor-court.html

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Today we talk to author Catherine Curzon about Netflix’ series Bridgerton, particularly how to survive a marriage mart in the time of Regency when the show takes place.

Dear gentle listener, please be warned, subject of domestic violence will be mentioned briefly.

Catherine's Bridgerton-verse books:

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Bridgerton-Hardback/p/23199/aid/1238

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Queen-Charlotte-Inside-the-Real-Bridgerton-Court-Hardback/p/21481/aid/1238

https://www.mombooks.com/book/the-real-world-of-bridgerton/?imprint=1

Our favourite books by Catherine:

Georgian Queens: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Queens-of-Georgian-Britain-Hardback/p/14066/aid/1238

Wives of Prince Regent: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Wives-of-George-IV-Hardback/p/20127/aid/1238

Life at Georgian Court: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Life-in-the-Georgian-Court-Hardback/p/12109/aid/1238

Please find more history fodder on our website https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and if you would like to come with Natalie on a walking tour of London, please check out https://www.reignoflondon.com .

Georgians Blogging:

https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/blog/categories/the-georgians

Georgian London Walking Tour:

Here's a direct link to Natalie's tour about Georgian and Windsor monarchs: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .

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Please join us on another episode of the #StuartSpring movement. Together let's bring spotlight onto this oft-forgotten dynasty, The Stuarts, who ruled Britain in the 17th century, after ruling Scotland for the previous three.

Please welcome Heather R. Darsie, the author of the upcoming book Stuart Spouses: A Compendium of Consorts from James I of Scotland to Queen Anne of Great Britain, published with Pen & Sword.

On this episode, we're going to talk in depth about Mary II, who was Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland and was one half of the only dual monarchy in the country's history, her husband being William III a.k.a. King Billy a.k.a. William of Orange.

See Heather's other books here:

https://www.amberley-books.com/anna-duchess-of-cleves-9781398103269.html

https://www.amberley-books.com/children-of-the-house-of-cleves.html

https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/d/community-heather-r-darsie/katherine-of-aragon-spanish-princess.html

For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/

If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of 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/

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .

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Tune into our chat with Don Hollway, the author of the book that's coming out in paperback this week At the Gates of Rome: The Battle for a Dying Empire, published by Osprey.

Are there similarities between Modern West and the Roman Empire? How did you get Roman Citizenship and what was it like to be a Roman Citizen?

How did one man sack the eternal city of Rome and forever change the Roman Empire?

Keeping power in the Roman Empire was a deadly game, join us while we discuss the dangers and tragedies that befell men and women with a lust for power.

See the book here:

https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/at-the-gates-of-rome-9781472849977/

Other books by Don Hollway:

https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/battle-for-the-island-kingdom-9781472858931/

https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/

For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/

If you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of 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/

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .

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