Episodes

  • Clara Schumann: In Her Own Key
    Jul 27 2025

    Clara Schumann’s music shaped a century, but her story was nearly lost behind the men she championed. This episode restores her spotlight.

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    Forging a Queen: Katherine of Aragon Before England course - learn about her time BEFORE she became Queen of England.

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    Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

    Researched by: Emily Airey

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    9 mins
  • Dr. Emma & Me - Parallel Lives: Mary I and Elizabeth I
    Jul 24 2025

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    In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me, we’re joined by Dr. Carole Levin to explore the fascinating relationship between two iconic sisters—Mary I and Elizabeth I—and the ways they were alike, and profoundly different.

    Carole's books

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    Hosts: Dr. Emma & Rebecca Larson

    Guest: Dr. Carole Levin

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Mystery of Mary: A Tale of Two Queens
    Jul 22 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Peter Stiffell reveals the mystery behind an artifact once thought to belong to Mary I, only to be linked to another Mary. We explore royal iconography, Mary I’s image, and Dr. Stiffell’s research on royal portraits, along with his new website dedicated to this fascinating field. Tune in for a fascinating look at history through the lens of royal imagery!

    DrPeterStiffell.com

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    Host: Rebecca Larson

    Guest: Dr. Peter Stiffell

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    52 mins
  • Blood, Thrones, and Emma of Normandy
    Jul 20 2025

    In this episode, Rebecca Larson uncovers the extraordinary life of Emma of Normandy—a woman who defied the limitations of her time to become Queen of England not once, but twice. From child bride to political powerbroker, Emma navigated Viking invasions, shifting allegiances, and royal rivalries with unwavering determination. As wife to both Æthelred the Unready and King Cnut, and mother to two future kings, her influence shaped the English monarchy during one of its most turbulent eras. Discover the woman behind the crown—and why her story deserves to be remembered.

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    Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

    Researched by: Emily Airey

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    10 mins
  • Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives - Margaret of York & Mary of Burgundy
    Jul 17 2025

    In this episode of Parallel Lives, we step into the glittering yet treacherous world of the Burgundian court to explore the intertwined lives of Margaret of York and her stepdaughter, Mary of Burgundy. One, an English princess turned political powerhouse; the other, a reluctant heiress caught between duty and danger. Together, their choices shaped the fate of a crumbling duchy and paved the way for the rise of the Habsburg dynasty.

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    Hosts:

    Rebecca Larson & Dr. Emma

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    1 hr
  • Part Two - Myths & Misconceptions: Anne Boleyn
    Jul 15 2025

    Available in VIDEO format on Spotify and YouTube!

    After the last Myths & Misconceptions episode on Anne Boleyn, the response was overwhelming—so many of you asked for more! And you know I aim to please. So, I invited Sylvia back for round two. This time, she drops a bombshell about the real meaning behind Anne’s famous “Moost Happi” medal—and I did not see it coming.

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    Sylvia's Books on Amazon

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    Host: Rebecca Larson

    Guest: Sylvia Barbara Soberton

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Christina of Sweden: Crown, Cross, and Contradiction
    Jul 13 2025

    Crowned as a child and trained like a prince, Queen Christina of Sweden defied every expectation placed upon her. From her glittering court of scholars to a shocking abdication, a secret conversion, and a dramatic reinvention in Rome, Christina’s life was anything but conventional. This episode explores the story of a queen who refused to be defined—by her crown, her country, or her time.

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    Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

    Researched by: Emily Airey

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    10 mins
  • Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives - Isabel Clara Eugenia & Anna of Denmark
    Jul 10 2025

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    In this episode of Dr. Emma & Me: Parallel Lives, we explore the intertwined legacies of two powerful women who shaped early modern Europe in very different courts—Isabel Clara Eugenia of Spain and Anna of Denmark. Both daughters of dynasties and cultural patrons with sharp political instincts, they carved out influence within their respective spheres. Join Rebecca and Dr. Emma as they trace the lives, challenges, and impact of these remarkable women navigating monarchy, motherhood, and power on the world stage.

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    Book suggestions:

    ⁠https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526142498/⁠

    ⁠https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/spectacular_rubens/⁠

    ⁠https://tiendaprado.com/en/books/7937-rubens-s-workshop-9788484806226.html⁠

    ⁠https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jonathan-Brown/dp/0300097611⁠

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    Credits:

    Hosts:

    Rebecca Larson & Dr Emma Cahill Marron


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    1 hr and 5 mins