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Mother Shipton, born Ursula Southeil, was born in Yorkshire, England in the late 1400s.  According to legend she was born in Shipton's cave, a site famous for waters that quickly petrify objects left in it.  She is purported to have written a great deal of prophesy that predicted such things as the death of Cardinal Wolsey and the eventual use of plumbing to bring water across the Ouse Bridge.  While it is hard to determine what, if any, of the writing that are attributed to her are indeed her works, her name remains synonymous with prophesy and witchcraft across all of England. 

Helene Harrison, author of Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue, and Treason shares the behind-the-scenes details of the rebellions that plagued Elizabeth I throughout her reign.

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In today’s podcast I will look at the ballad Mary Hamilton also known as The Four Marys. I will look at the background to the ballad and show its printing history.

I will sing tunes linked to the Ballad and end on a full performance of the ballad

Elizabeth I was the final, longest-reigning, and possibly greatest Tudor monarch. Prof Susan Doran helps us understand the woman and the Queen.

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Carol Ann Lloyd
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Professor Susan Doran
https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-susan-doran
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Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins Rival Queens exhibition guide
Elizabeth's Circle
Monarchy and Matrimony: the Courtships of Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I and Religion
The Tudor Chronicles
The Myth of Elizabeth I
And many more

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We know her as the only regnant Queen to never marry, the Virgin Queen, Gloriana. But was Elizabeth I ever involved in a real royal romance?

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Chidiock Tichborne was a poet raised Catholic among Protestants. He is known to history as one of the conspirators involved in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, a Protestant, and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots, a Catholic. Let's talk about how his involvement in what was called the Babington Plot led to his execution for high treason.

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Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) became a queen at a mere six days old, when monarchs were mostly men. She led a complicated life in the public eye and navigated the drama of being royalty until her untimely death.

History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.

Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more.  Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. 

Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, and Ale Tejeda. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.

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The British Library's exhibition, "Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens," reminds us of the power, politics, and personalities of these two extraordinary women.

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Edinburgh Castle is a standout on the Edinburgh City landscape and is a definite must if one wishes to walk through the history and endless sieges the place has been forced to endure.

If you wish to read instead of listening, then make sure to out the Destination: History publication over on Medium.

If you want to check out some cool images and other cool links about Edinburgh Castle then you can't go past the Destination History website.

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A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week we finish off our discussion on King James the VI of Scotland AKA King James I of Great Britain.

We delve more into his involvement in the publishing of the King James Bible and we look at the more salacious side of his life and some of the reasons he may not have been that interested in Queen Anne. We also take a wee moment to discuss his representation in modern pop culture (spoiler alert, it's hardly anything).

Why not run yourself a hot bath, pour yourself a glass of wine and get some alone time as you tune into the sexy Thistle Do Nightly....(not really, we're just morons).

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https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/monarchs/jamesvi.html
https://www.royal.uk/james-vi-and-i-r-1567-1625
https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-I-king-of-England-and-Scotland
https://thehistoryvault.co.uk/james-i-vi-and-his-male-favourites/
http://rictornorton.co.uk/jamesi.htm

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!

This week it's a Chris researched show.....wait, where are you going? No, no, come back! This one is really good, I swear. This one is all about King James, the world renowned basketball player and the first monarch to unite Britain.

King James the VI of Scotland, son of Mary Queen of Scots (MQoS) and real bastard to witches and Catholics, made the trip Down South later in life and rebranded himself King James I of Great Britain only to almost be blown up by the pesky domestic terrorist Guy Fawkes.

Chris takes us on the majestic journey of one of Scotland's most interesting monarchs; telling us all about the trials and tribulations of the "author of the Bible" who may or may not have been raised by manatees.

Get comfy in your favourite throne and enjoy. 

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Danger more savage than any wild beast lurks in the woods. In this special Halloween episode and season two finale, werewolves face trial in sixteenth-century France against the backdrop of the Wars of Religion. In a world where violence knows no bounds, who are the real monsters?   

Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with original music by Purple Planet.  

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We're back for another season featuring the royals, rebels, and romantics of British History! Season Two will bring some new fun to the podcast.  Here's what's ahead:

• September will be all about Elizabeth I.
• October will delve into the world of witches and other sorcery.
• November will give us a chance to remember, remember lots of rebels and rebellions.
• And December will be a time for festive and famous holiday celebrations!!

We'll also be launching a patron program soon, giving you an opportunity to play a larger role. Stay tuned!

To start us off, here are some questions we're considering  about Elizabeth I.

• Why was she taken out of the line of succession and then put back in again? 
• Why did Edward VI disinherit her instead of just passing over Mary and leaving the crown to Elizabeth?
• Why didn't Mary, who did not like Elizabeth, choose NOT to disinherit her?
• Why did Mary Queen of Scots claim the English throne?
• How did people feel about Elizabeth becoming Queen?

It's all Elizabeth, all month!

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Join Jess and Philippa for a quintessential Awful Forever episode. Witches! Boats! Henry VIII! Murder most foul, and maybe a little murder most pleasant - if you're a king on the hunt for witches.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/story/acts-of-union-uniting-the-united-kingdom https://www.scotlandmag.com/james-vi-and-witch-trials/
https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/king-james-vi-i-hunted-witches-hunter-devilry-daemonologie/

The whole idea of the royal succession was for the throne to pass from the King to his adult, prepared, son. That’s the pattern that makes the “The King is dead, long live the King” thing work. But in English and Scottish and British history, that didn’t always happen. Sometimes there wasn’t an adult son ready to take the throne. Sometimes (gasp!) the throne went to a woman! And sometimes (double gasp!), it went to a child. Throughout Medieval times, when the King needed to rule and a strong King meant a strong country, a child on the throne was a bit of a problem. It was right there in the Bible: “Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child.”

It was not automatically a full disaster. But it was certainly less than ideal. 

It had taken Henry VIII nearly 30 years of his reign to have a son, so by the time Edward was born, the King was in his final decade. Henry’s health was failing by the end of 1546. So he did everything he could to help smooth the way for his son to take and keep the throne. Although young, Edward was a determined and dedicated reformer and his reign saw significant reforms and the beginning of the use of the term “Protestant.” Edward’s second Book of Common prayer provided a model for worship that would be used for 400 years. He was beginning to write in his journal about his frustration with those who didn’t follow his religious laws—it’s likely that if he had lived longer, his persecution of Catholics would have increased. But Edward was one of the few child Kings who did not grow to adulthood and rule on his own.

One of the interesting things about the reign of Richard II was that he had one of his best royal moments while still in his minority. Although just 14 years old, Richard responded decisively. He met the rebels at Mile End and agreed to some of their demands. The rebels grew restive and the King’s men responded, pulling Tyler off his horse and killing him. Despite the rebels’ outcries, Richard shouted that he was their true captain and led them away from the scene. It was not the end of outbreaks of rebellion, but Richard had shown his potential as a leader and exercised authority in the defeat, capture, and execution of the rebels. Ironically, Richard’s success with the Peasant’s Revolt turned out to contribute to his downfall. It seemed to fuel Richard’s belief in his absolute power as King—and he started to exercise it.

If it’s bad to have a king who’s a child, imagine the potential disaster if the King is an infant. Especially in the midst of a huge war with France. There’s a moment at the end of Shakespeare’s Henry V, after the “band of brothers” speech and the glories of Agincourt and the humor of King Henry and Princess Katherine where the Chorus comes back on stage and rips the thrill of victory right out from under us. Henry V’s victories were followed shortly by his early death.
Henry the Sixth, in infant bands crown’d King
Of France and England, did this King succeed;
Whose state so many had the managing,
That they lost France and made his England bleed.

Of course, England wasn’t the only country with child Kings. The Stuarts saw a series of Kings named James take the throne as children. In 1406, James I was 12 and in captivity when he became King. James II became King at age 6 after his father was assassinated. The exact birth of James III is disputed, but he certainly was no older than 10 when he became King. James IV became King of Scotland at age 15 after his father died in battle. James V was only 17 months old when he became King after his father’s death in battle. And James VI was only 13 months old when he became King. So from 1406 to 1567, the incoming King was a young boy. There was, of course, one exception. Still a child, but not a boy. The exception is, of course, Mary Queen of Scots. 

So having a child on the throne may have been as ba

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Making secret marriages, creating the right image, navigating court politics, and escaping in disguise—just another Tudor family story!

From her birth in 1575, Arbella had a claim to the throne. As Queen Elizabeth was in her 40s with no plans to marry, the chances of her giving birth were rapidly diminishing. That represented the end of Henry VIII’s descendants. Then there were the descendants of Henry’s elder sister, Margaret Tudor. Margaret’s son had been James V of Scotland; at his death, his daughter Mary became Queen of Scotland. Now she was an essentially a prisoner in England with her son James VI reigning in her stead. Many in England dismissed all these claimants as they had been born in Scotland and therefore were not eligible for the English throne. But Margaret Tudor’s daughter, Margaret Douglas, had been born in England. So had her two sons, Henry and Charles. Henry, Lord Darnley had been murdered in Scotland (where he had become King by marrying Mary Queen of Scots) in 1567. Charles, Earl of Lennox, died a year after Arbella’s birth.

So from the death of her father in 1576, Arbella was considered by some to be the descendant of Henry VII with the best claim to the throne. 

No one had made a better career of marrying her way to wealth and influence than Bess of Hardwick. The Queen could insist on a single life, demanding her court have but one mistress and no master. But for the rest of the country, a favorable marriage was a woman’s greatest path to wealth and security. With her perceived nearness to the English throne, Arbella was seen as a prime target for men all over England and Europe. For more than 10 years, her name was at the center of potential marriage alliances with the major single princes of Europe. Arbella’s family was determined to create the most profitable alliance for her and for themselves.

Bess of Hardwick commissioned the portrait to raise Arbella’s profile at court and on the continent. Queen Elizabeth even said of Arbella, “Look to her; she will be one day even as I am.” But it’s possible Bess had overplayed her hand. Perhaps the ongoing presence of the young, lovely, marriageable Arbella, who was expecting to be named as heir, was too much for Elizabeth to bear. Bess and Arbella were sent away from court from time to time.

As the years went on, Arbella’s chances of succeeding Elizabeth began to fade. She felt exiled at Hardwick, away from court and repeatedly denied the chance of marriage. Her favor with the Queen was diminishing. Could Bess and Arbella clear the path to Elizabeth's throne?

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We celebrate our 50th episode by celebrating the FINAL FIVE, the winners of our first ever Monarch Madness!

1. King Arthur

In many ways, the musical Camelot is a fitting way to think of King Arthur. We don’t know if he was a real person or not. There are stories that start in the fifth and sixth century of a great warrior. Later stories turned him into a military leader and eventually a King. The stories continued to grow.

From fifth century to today, the legend of King Arthur and what he stood for, a fleeting wisp of glory, has lived on. No surprise he was a big winner in Monarch Madness.

2. Edward IV and Team York

Team York was another big winner in Monarch Madness! It was another one-sided contest, with Edward IV outstripping Henry VI by a long way. Henry VI really never had a chance. He was not a great King, and he allowed factions to fill and ultimately destroy his government. He didn't have what it took to be King.

Edward IV definitely had what it took. He was the only King in history to take his throne by force, lose it by force, and then invade his country and take it by force again. Edward took up the Yorkist standard and brought the family to the throne—twice. He was a strong and successful King.

3. Henry VII

Henry VIII might be one of the most famous Kings of England—if not the most famous—but he did not prevail against his father in Monarch Madness. This would have been infuriating for him, as he seemed to be fighting against his father’s memory and achievements his entire life. So perhaps even Henry VIII realized that the most significant of the first two Tudor Kings was, indeed, Henry VII.

Henry VII created the Tudor dynasty. He created the Tudor story. He created the narrative of his claim to be the Lancastrian heir. He created the Tudor rose. He ensured the succession. Henry VII created a dynasty that would last 118 years and change England—and Europe—forever.

4. Elizabeth I

Two women battled for power in the sixteenth century. Both Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England were center stage. After centuries of male rule, England and Scotland were ruled by women. And both women were ambitious, interested in gaining and maintaining power, and willing to fight for the throne. Eventually, only one would prevail.

Ultimately, Elizabeth I was voted most successful Queen. It’s partly her choice of advisors that gave Elizabeth the opportunity to be the more successful Queen. William Cecil and Francis Walsingham and others worked tirelessly to secure Elizabeth’s throne. In addition, Elizabeth had cultivated a relationship with her people from the time of her accession to the throne. Most English Catholics remained loyal to her, despite the efforts of the Pope to turn them against her.

5. All Six Wives

Although I am committed to considering each of Henry VIII’s wives as an individual and seeing her for who she really was, as we went on with the experience I realized that it’s not really the point to look at which wife changed Henry most. They all changed Henry in various important ways. Overall, I’d say he wasn’t worthy of those women, and they all deserved better. And they all changed Henry VIII and his reign, changed Tudor England, and changed history. 

The wives showed Henry the value and power of women. The wives taught Henry about courage. The wives taught Henry that women could rule. The wives provided Henry with future leaders of the Tudor dynasty. Over the length of his reign, together and individually, the wives of Henry VIII changed him. 

Monarch Madness was an opportunity to shake up history together. Thank you for joining me!!

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Mary became Queen of Scotland before she was a week old and Queen Consort of France at age 17. By the time she was 25, her position of Queen Consort of France had ended with the death of her husband, and she had been forced to abdicate the Scottish throne. She fled to England in 1568 and spent the next 19 years as the Catholic alternative to be Queen of England. She married three times and had a son, who became King of Scotland as an infant and eventually became King of England as well. In a time of Kings, Mary was daughter of a King, wife of a King, mother of a King.

Elizabeth was born heir to the throne of England, a title she lost when her mother fell from favor. Elizabeth spent the rest of her father’s reign illegitimate and barred from the succession by Act of Parliament until the Third Succession Act in 1543 put her back in the succession—after her half-brother and half-sister. She was under suspicion during both of her siblings’ reigns, experiencing accusations of treason and time in the Tower of London. She came to the throne at age 25 and ruled England alone for 45 years—the only Queen of England to never marry. She held the throne in the face of rebellions at home and threats from abroad. However, she died without an heir and eventually left her throne to the son of her rival.

But that’s only the basics. Who were these women and what were their reigns like? What is success for a Queen? In a world that demanded men on the throne, how did Elizabeth and Mary make their own way and who, ultimately, was most successful?

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