British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

Carol Ann Lloyd

Weekly podcast, British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you’ve always wanted to know? Just ask! Let’s explore history together.

  • 27 minutes 3 seconds
    Minefield of Malapropisms (ep 199)

    In "The Glass Onion," Benoit Blanc discovers Miles Bron's deception by realizing his conversation is "A minefield of malapropisms." From Shakespeare to Sheridan to today, malapropisms are humorous and revealing. 

    Show Notes

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers
    Courting the Virgin Queen

    Richard Sheridan, The Rival (Mrs. Malaprop)
    William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing (Dogberry)
    Rian Johnson, Glass Onion

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    @shakeuphistory

    2 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 50 minutes 21 seconds
    Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers with Darren Freebury-Jones (ep 198)

    We see Shakespeare’s influence all over, from the popularity of his plays for hundreds of years to adaptations like West Side Story, The Lion King, and more. We’re less likely to see is others’ influence on him. That’s the topic of Shakespeare’s Borrowed Feathers by Darren Freebury-Jones.

    Show Notes

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers
    Courting the Virgin Queen

    Darren Freebury-Jones
    darrenfj.wordpress.com
    @freeburian
    Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers
    Kit Marlowe and the Demon Legion
    Reading Robert Greene

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    @shakeuphistory

    18 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 52 minutes 26 seconds
    Meeting 1000 Tudor People with Melita Thomas (ep 197)

    The Tudors are one of the most famous dynasties in history. But what about all the people around those well-known kings and queens? Melita Thomas takes us into the lives of 1000 Tudors who had front seats to fascinating times.

    Show notes:

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers
    Courting the Virgin Queen

    Melita Thomas
    www.melitathomas.com
    1000 Tudor People
    The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and His Daughter Mary
    The House of Grey: Friends and Foes of Kings
    @melitathomas92
    thetudortimes.co.uk
    mgctblog.com

    History shows us what's possible.
    @shakeuphistory

    4 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 36 minutes 46 seconds
    Murder, Mystery, and Jane Austen with Carol Ann and Lindsey (ep 196)

    From Death Comes to Pemberley, the idea of Jane Austen meets Agatha Christie has proven irresistible! On this episode of Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, we look at the adaptations of Austen's novels that have plunged some of our favorite characters into a world of crime.

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers
    Courting the Virgin Queen

    Lindsey Lindstrom 
    Lindsey Lindstrom Design
    LindseyLindstromDsgn (Etsy)

    History shows us what's possible.
    @shakeuphistory

    21 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 36 minutes 11 seconds
    Behind the Scenes at the Library with Carol Ann and Lindsey (ep 195)

    Writing about history means research. Carol Ann shares some of her favorite places to research and some of her fun finds. 

    Show Notes

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers

    Lindsey Lindstrom 
    Lindsey Lindstrom Design
    LindseyLindstromDsgn (Etsy)

    History shows us what's possible.
    @shakeuphistory

    7 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 55 minutes 46 seconds
    The Welsh Man Who Created the Tudors with Nathen Amin (ep 194)

    After years of battles over the crown, an unlikely contender emerged. Coming from a family that managed to thrive among political chaos, Henry Tudor tapped into mythology and legend to take the throne and establish a dynasty that would change the world.

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword

    Nathen Amin
    nathenamin.com
    @nathenamin
    Son of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry Tudor
    Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick
    The House of Beaufort: The Bastard Line that Captured the Crown
    Tudor Wales

    Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom
    Music: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast License

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    @shakeuphistory

    24 July 2024, 4:00 am
  • 57 minutes 47 seconds
    The Making of Shakespeare's Book with Dr Chris Laoutaris (ep 193)

    Without the First Folio, about half of Shakespeare's plays would probably be lost to us. Dr. Chris Laoutaris takes us through the creation of the First Folio, the book that preserved Shakespeare for all time.

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword
    Courting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and Sword

    Dr Chris Laoutaris
    University of Birmingham, Shakespeare Institute
    @drclaoutaris
    Shakespeare's Book: The Intertwined Lives Behind the First Folio
    Shakespeare and the Countess: The Battle that Gave Birth to the Globe
    Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance
    EQUALity Shakespeare Initiative

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    @shakeuphistory

    10 July 2024, 4:00 am
  • 43 minutes 34 seconds
    "Real" History? Or History via Hollywood? With M J Trow (ep 192)

    Many of us first encountered moments from history at the movies or on television.  But how much history do we see on the screen? M J Trow joins us to discuss his book, Hollywood vs History: How the Past is filmed.

    Show Notes:

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword
    Courting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and Sword

    M J Trow
    Hollywood vs History: How the Past is Filmed
    Pen and Sword books
    Mr Trow has written numerous other books, including books about the Wars of the Roses, Richard III, and the Princes in the Tower.

    History shows us what's possible.
    @shakeuphistory

    26 June 2024, 4:00 am
  • 53 minutes 29 seconds
    Meeting Kateryn Parr with Laura Adkins (ep 191)

    She's much more than the wife who "survived." Historian and author Laura Adkins takes us into the life of Kateryn Parr and shares the full background of this extraordinary woman, wife, stepmother, and queen.

    Show Notes:

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword
    Courting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and Sword

    Laura Adkins
    Kateryn Parr: Henry VIII's Sixth Queen

    History shows us what's possible.
    @shakeuphistory

    12 June 2024, 4:00 am
  • 49 minutes 41 seconds
    How Anne Boleyn Started My Obsession with the Tudors (ep 190)

    What were the greatest dangers in Tudor England? Bears escaping from the Bear Garden? A runaway cart? Poison? Or running afoul of the king? In this guide book to time travel, historian and author tells us how to keep our wits & our head in Tudor England.

    Show Notes:

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword
    Courting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and Sword

    History shows us what's possible.
    @shakeuphistory

    29 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 48 minutes 15 seconds
    Surviving the Tudors! With Toni Mount (ep 189)

    What were the greatest dangers in Tudor England? Bears escaping from the Bear Garden? A runaway cart? Poison? Or running afoul of the king? In this guide book to time travel, historian and author tells us how to keep our wits and our head in Tudor England!

    Show Notes:

    Carol Ann Lloyd
    www.carolannlloyd.com
    @shakeuphistory
    patreon.com/carolannlloyd
    The Tudors by Numbers, published by Pen and Sword
    Courting the Virgin Queen, coming from Pen and Sword

    Toni Mount
    tonimount.com
    Facebook: ToniMount
    Twitter: @tonihistorian 
    medievalcourses.com

    History shows us what's possible.
    @shakeuphistory

    15 May 2024, 4:00 am
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