Beste Historic Royal Palaces podcasts (2025)

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Matilda of Flanders - Queen of the Conqueror 35:11

9h ago35:11

35:11

Matilda of Flanders is the formidable consort of William the Conqueror, yet she is relatively unknown in the story of the 1066 conquest of England. Chief Historian Tracy Borman makes her pitch for the pivotal role Matilda played as a champion for female sovereignty, and for her contribution to arguably the most successful dynasty in medieval Europe…

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Women Who Rarely Make History 55:54

14d ago55:54

55:54

We're all familiar with the iconic queens who have lived at the palaces, but what about the women who haven't made it into the history books? What are their stories, and what are some of the obstacles to studying women's history? In this episode, Chief Historian Tracy Borman celebrates International Women's Day by asking four of our curators and re…

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Love Life of King James VI & I 55:31

28d ago55:31

55:31

Understanding the love life of James VI & I can give us a better picture of the man himself in his entirety, and not simply through the lens of his kingship, or the politics of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. So in this episode, Chief Historian Tracy Borman is once again in the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace, joined by Gareth Russell to…

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Torture at the Tower of London 31:48

1M ago31:48

31:48

The Tower of London is almost synonymous with the idea of torture, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries. When we think of this iconic historic site, the history of violence is one of the first things to come to mind, yet to what extent is this a fabrication of history? In this episode, Dr Catherine Jenkinson from the University of Oxford talks…

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New Research with Lucy Worsley - Floating Palaces: Royal Yachts 23:46

2M ago23:46

23:46

In this mini-series on new research at our palaces, PhD student Ellis Huddart joins Lucy Worsley to explore the history of the Royal Yacht. Ellis’ PhD hopes to examine how Royal Yachts existed as places outside of the usual rules and conventions of both royal palaces and royalty. They can therefore reveal a lot about the material culture of British…

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New Research with Lucy Worsley - Queen Victoria’s Library 18:57

2M ago18:57

18:57

In this mini-series on new research at our palaces, PhD student Gabrielle Fields joins Lucy Worsley to explore the life of Queen Victoria through the books she read. Gabrielle’s PhD introduces a new lens through which to examine Queen Victoria through her reading materials. It ultimately aims to reveal Queen Victoria’s efforts to educate herself po…

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New Research with Lucy Worsley – The Multiple Identities of Mary II 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

In this mini-series on new research at our palaces, Dr Holly Marsden joins Lucy Worsley to explore the many identities of Mary II, disentangling her story from that of her husband and co-ruler William III. The product of four years of research, Holly’s PhD ultimately aims to disrupt the perception that Mary did not have political agency. This episo…

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History of Christmas at the Palaces 45:53

3M ago45:53

45:53

From Tudor and Medieval Christmas tide celebrations, to Queen Victoria and Albert’s newer traditions, we’re re-releasing our Christmas episode to reveal the history of Christmas at our palaces. Curator Charles Farris is joined by Historic Kitchens Manager Richard Fitch, and Curator Lee Prosser, as they begin the holiday season with some festive tom…

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Elizabeth I – Gloriana, the Virgin Queen 52:43

4M ago52:43

52:43

Elizabeth I’s propaganda images of Gloriana and the Virgin Queen have hugely impacted her reputation as the last Tudor Monarch. Yet the twilight years of her reign were both personally and politically difficult. In this final episode in our series, Joint Chief Curator Tracy Borman is joined by renowned historian Dr Helen Castor. Together they conte…

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Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots 1:06:10

4M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Elizabeth I’s relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots is perhaps the most pivotal of her entire life, and yet they never met. In this second episode in our series, Joint Chief Curator Tracy Borman is joined by Dr Andrea Clarke, to discuss how as confidantes and rival queens, Elizabeth and Mary’s relationship would shape the image that Elizabeth woul…

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Elizabeth I - The Women Who Shaped a Queen 52:16

5M ago52:16

52:16

Elizabeth I was profoundly shaped by the women around her, and this series will explore these pivotal relationships throughout her life. Joint Chief Curator Tracy Borman opens our series with Dr Nicola Tallis, and together they explore the young Elizabeth, before she came to the throne. The formative relationships she experienced during this time s…

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Introducing Elizabeth I - The Women Who Shaped A Queen - NEW SERIES 1:39

5M ago1:39

1:39

This new three-part series on the Historic Royal Palaces Podcast will explore Elizabeth I, and the women who shaped a queen. Joint Chief Curator Tracy Borman will take us on a journey from Elizabeth's early life, right the way through to the challenging final years of her reign. We'll learn which pivotal female relationships made her the queen we k…

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James I and the Witch Hunts: A War on Women? 52:58

5M ago52:58

52:58

When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, he sparked the English witch hunts into a fire. They would become one of the largest miscarriages of justice against women in the 17th century, but what prompted them, and why did James become such a ruthless champion of this war on women? For this Halloween Episode, we join Joint Ch…

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A Space I Love S3 – The Queen’s Staircase at Hampton Court Palace 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

In this final episode of our A Space I Love Series, we join Deputy Chief Curator Sebastian Edwards in the Queen’s staircase at Hampton Court Palace. The stairs are the hub of the palace, and they represent a surprisingly unique space with a lot to say. Once the main thoroughfare to the queen’s private apartments, but largely unused after Henry VIII…

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A Space I Love S3 – Chapel of St John the Evangelist at the Tower of London 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

This week is the third part of our mini-series on spaces we love. We’ll be joining Assistant Curator Alfred Hawkins, who has chosen to take us into the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, at the Tower of London. As the most important space in the White Tower, the Chapel Royal holds huge historic significance in representing the Norman Conquest’s powe…

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A Space I Love S3 – The Dining Room at Hillsborough Castle 33:32

6M ago33:32

33:32

This week we’re continuing our mini-series on treasured spaces with a trip to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Northern Ireland. We’ll follow Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers, into the magnificent state dining room – a space that represents the political history of Northern Ireland, with a curious and unexpected connection to th…

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A Space I Love S3 – The Oak Room at Hampton Court Palace 29:24

7M ago29:24

29:24

In this four part mini-series, we’re back exploring a selection of treasured spaces in our palaces with the people who know them best, our curators. Each space has been personally chosen by our resident experts, revealing how immersing ourselves in a place can connect us to the past, and make us reflect on the present. In this first episode we’ll f…

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The Tudor World - Beyond Hampton Court Palace 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

The Tudor world ushered in an age of wealth, magnificence, challenge and opportunity in the early 16th century. Hampton Court Palace stood at the heart of this period, as the home of Thomas Wolsey, Henry VIII’s chief minister. But the Tudor story extends beyond the palace walls into the wider world, encompassing a time of exploration and exploitati…

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The Princes in the Tower - Wars of the Roses Part Five 1:03:45

7M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Does the mystery of the Princes in the Tower remain of such interest today because it is unsolved? In this final episode of our Wars of the Roses series, Curator Charles Farris is joined by Joint Chief Curator Tracy Borman and Research Lead Dr Laura Tompkins, to discuss the complex and divisive ‘end’ to the Wars of the Roses with the disappearance …

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Women of the Wars of the Roses - Part Four 1:02:51

8M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Women played vital roles in the power struggles of the Wars of the Roses, but history hasn’t always been portrayed this way. In this episode we’re putting women back in the narrative, from Margaret of Anjou right the way through to Elizabeth of York and the start of the Tudor Dynasty. Curator Charles Farris and Dr Joanna Laynesmith talk us through …

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Wars of the Roses Part Three – Edward IV to Richard III 1:04:17

8M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

The middle and end of the Wars of the Roses is arguably the most complicated period of this history, with big personalities and power players fighting for the top spot in the game of thrones. In episode three of this series, we hope to unpack the reigns of Edward IV through to the Battle of Bosworth, asking along the way when the real end to the Wa…

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Wars of the Roses Part Two – The Reign of Henry VI 1:02:23

9M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

In this second episode of our five-part series on the Wars of the Roses, we investigate the reign of Henry VI and the start of the dynastic struggle that was the Wars of the Roses. Henry has often been blamed for the start of the conflict because of his methods of kingship. His experience with mental health challenges was little understood by his c…

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Wars of the Roses Part One - Origins and Context 30:50

9M ago30:50

30:50

The Wars of the Roses was a turbulent period of conflict in the 15th century that ultimately ushered in a new dynasty with the Tudors. In this first episode of our new five-part series, Historic Royal Palaces Curator Charles Farris leads us into the stormy dynastic struggle by laying out the context and origins behind the Wars. Who were the major p…

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The Wars of the Roses - NEW SERIES 1:40

10M ago1:40

1:40

In this new five-part series, Historic Royal Palaces Curator Charles Farris leads us into the stormy world of the Wars of the Roses. We aim to reveal how and why such a turbulent period of conflict occurred in the 15th century, and ultimately how it ushered in a new dynasty with the Tudors. Charles will be joined by expert historians and Curators f…

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Graffiti at the Tower of London – New Research at the Palaces 20:29

10M ago20:29

20:29

The Tower of London holds an incredible collection of historic graffiti, from the prisoners of the Tudor dynasty, right through to the 20th century. But there is still so much that we don’t know about who made the graffiti and why. In this episode, we follow Postdoctoral Research Associate Jamie Inghram into the Salt Tower, a legendary prisoner tow…

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Matilda of Flanders - Queen of the Conqueror 35:11

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Women Who Rarely Make History 55:54

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Love Life of King James VI & I 55:31

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Torture at the Tower of London 31:48

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New Research with Lucy Worsley - Floating Palaces: Royal Yachts 23:46

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New Research with Lucy Worsley - Queen Victoria’s Library 18:57

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New Research with Lucy Worsley – The Multiple Identities of Mary II 25:27

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History of Christmas at the Palaces 45:53

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Elizabeth I – Gloriana, the Virgin Queen 52:43

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Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots 1:06:10

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Elizabeth I - The Women Who Shaped a Queen 52:16

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Introducing Elizabeth I - The Women Who Shaped A Queen - NEW SERIES 1:39

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James I and the Witch Hunts: A War on Women? 52:58

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A Space I Love S3 – The Queen’s Staircase at Hampton Court Palace 26:50

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A Space I Love S3 – Chapel of St John the Evangelist at the Tower of London 34:08

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A Space I Love S3 – The Dining Room at Hillsborough Castle 33:32

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A Space I Love S3 – The Oak Room at Hampton Court Palace 29:24

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The Tudor World - Beyond Hampton Court Palace 29:12

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The Princes in the Tower - Wars of the Roses Part Five 1:03:45

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Women of the Wars of the Roses - Part Four 1:02:51

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Wars of the Roses Part Three – Edward IV to Richard III 1:04:17

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Wars of the Roses Part Two – The Reign of Henry VI 1:02:23

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Wars of the Roses Part One - Origins and Context 30:50

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The Wars of the Roses - NEW SERIES 1:40

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Graffiti at the Tower of London – New Research at the Palaces 20:29

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