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If It Ain't Baroque...
by Reign of London Tours
An Independent History Podcast, in which we look at life through the prism of History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Castles: A Fortified History of the World with Dan Jones
Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! It is our great pleasure to announce our next guest, the legendary Dan Jones. We’re going to talk about his new book - Castles: A Fortified History of the World, published by Head of Zeus in the UK and Viking Books in the USA. Get Castles (UK):...
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Strictly Stuarts: Mary of Modena - Britain's Only Italian Queen with Justine Brown
Welcome to our STEW/ART HISTORY FORTNIGHT ! Last time we spoke about the Quaker movement in the 17th century, this time our attention goes towards Mary of Modena - one of our more underrated queens. What was it like to marry James, Duke of York, who was many years her senior? What was life like…
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Strictly Stuarts: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers with Erica Canela
Welcome to our STEW/ART HISTORY FORTNIGHT ! Let's talk about the Quakers - the religious movement which started in the 17th century. We're sitting down with Erica Canela, author of the book Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers, published by Pen & Sword. Welcome, Erica! Our new music is...
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Strictly Stuarts: Reinventing... James VII & II with Justine Brown
Welcome to our STEW/ART HISTORY FORTNIGHT ! Last time we talked about Henrietta Anne, Charles I's youngest child, now let's turn our attention to her elder brother - James VII of Scotland, II of England. What was his journey to the throne like? What was his relationship with his children? How did...
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Strictly Stuarts: Henrietta Anne - A Young English Princess in Exile with Melanie Burrows
Welcome to our STEW/ART HISTORY FORTNIGHT ! This is also an anniversary of our podcast being on the airwaves for THREE YEARS! Thank you all for your continuing support! We continue our mini history festival with another lesser known Stuart - the youngest daughter of Charles I and his formidable...
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Strictly Stuarts: The Prince's Darling - A Novel about Henry Frederick with Tonya Ulynn Brown
Welcome to our STEW/ART HISTORY FORTNIGHT ! Let's talk about one of the lesser known Stuarts - Henry Frederick, the eldest surviving son of James VI/I. Why did he never become king? What was he like as a person? Would the history be different had he died later? We're sitting down with Tonya Ulynn...
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Strictly Stewarts: James I of Scotland (none of England) with Callum Watson
Welcome to our STEW/ART HISTORY FORTNIGHT ! Let's start with one of the first Stewarts - James I of Scotland (none of England). What makes him stand out among the other Royal Jameses of this land? Why did he spend so much time in England? What kind of king was he? And why was his death so...…
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Visit London: The Secrets of Georgian Houses with Seb Harding
Today we sit down with Seb Harding and talk about three Georgian Houses that you can visit in London: Spencer House, Strawberry Hill House and Dennis Severs' House. All three have fascinating stories. Let's dig in! Welcome, Seb! Visit Spencer House: https://www.spencerhouse.co.uk/ Visit…
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Reinventing... Jane Seymour with Dr Elizabeth Norton
How well do we know Jane Seymour, the third queen of Henry VIII? Dr Elizabeth Norton presents new findings, 17 years after publishing her first solo bio of Jane. Welcome back, Dr Elizabeth! Please find Dr Elizabeth Norton's books: Jane Seymour: Patronage, Material Culture and Image Crafting…
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Regina: A New History of Women and Power with Kate Williams
Today we have a special treat: we sit down with KATE WILLIAMS to talk about her new book REGINA: A NEW HISTORY OF ROYAL WOMEN AND POWER, recently published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in the UK and soon to be published by Pegasus in the USA. Let's talk queens, queens regnant, queens consort…
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Mary Temple, Lady Palmerston: an Overlooked Intellectual with Erin Fetterly
Today we're sitting down with Erin Fetterly and getting a glimpse into her upcoming PHD - and in particular, we will become acquainted with Mary Temple, Mrs Palmerston, mother of a Prime Minister. Welcome back, Erin! Find Women Who Kill:...
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How England Began: From Roman Britain to Anglo-Saxons with Nicholas J Higham
What happened in England between the Roman and the Saxon period? Let's ask Nicholas J Higham, the author of the recently published tome by Yale University Press: HOW ENGLAND BEGAN: FROM ROMAN BRITAIN TO THE ANGLO-SAXONS. Welcome, Nicholas! Get How England Began:...
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Radicals with Geoff Andrews
Ever wondered about the origins of the British Working classes and their party? We're sitting down with Labour historian Geoff Andrews and getting a glimpse into his latest book on the Making of Modern Britain. The book RADICALS is published by Yale University Press London. Welcome, Geoff! Get...
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The King of the Mercians: What's on Offa? with Rory Naismith
Let's travel back to the 8th century England, to the kingdom of Mercia to be precise. Rory Naismith has just published a book with Yale on KING OFFA - the King of Mercia who also might be crowned the king of puns... Welcome, Rory! Get this great OFFA:...
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The Last Enchanted Places: Spa Towns of Europe with Ian Bradley
Today we sit down with IAN BRADLEY to talk about his new book THE LAST ENCHANTED PLACES: SPA TOWNS OF EUROPE, recently published by Icon Books. Let's talk what and where are these OG spas in UK and Europe, what is their history and what are their secrets... Welcome, Ian! Get The Last Enchanted...
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Feast Like a Georgian with Dr Amy Boyington
Today we sit down with DR AMY BOYINGTON to talk about her new book THE COUNTRY HOUSE DINING ROOM: A HISTORY OF GEORGIAN FEASTING, recently published by Yale University Press London. Let's talk why this era is infamous for its parties, to what excess did the Georgians gorge themselves to, and most...
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Nuremberg: The Translator's Tale with Helen Fry
Today we sit down with Dr Helen Fry, a WW2 historian, whose account of Howard Triest at the trial in Nuremberg is getting a new edition with Yale University Press London. Let's dive into the story of Howard Triest, a German-Jewish interpreter of the Nazi War Criminals, present at one of the most...
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Red Trousers, Lady Di and Ginger Moustache - Lady Chatterley and Her Lover with Guy Cuthbertson
Today we sit down with GUY CUTHBERTSON to talk all things Lady Chatterley's Lover. Why was this book written, what was the journey to get it printed? What afterlife did this novel have, and most importantly, what impact? Lady C: The Long and Sensational Life of Lady Chatterley's Lover is…
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Overlord: The Empire-Building of Henry VIII with Steven Veerapen
Today we have a special treat: a glimpse into the highly anticipated new book by STEVEN VEERAPEN, wherein he explores Henry VIII's reign on the subject of empire-building... What was Henry's relationship like with Wales, Scotland and Ireland? How was he planning to annex territories to England…
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The Fifth Crusade with Dr Thomas W Smith
Please welcome back Dr Thomas W Smith and we’re going to talk about his latest book The Fifth Crusade: A History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt, published by Yale University Press London. Welcome back, Tom! Find Tom: https://thomaswsmith.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/medieval_tom/...
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Anne Boleyn: True or False? with Heather R Darsie
Let's play... TRUE OR FALSE... about Anne Boleyn...on the day of her execution... Tune in, relax and get some Tudor closure. Welcome back, Heather R Darsie! Get The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn (...Henry VIII definitely did that...)...
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The Masquerade with Meghan Kobza
Let's talk all things Masquerade and how it became the IT event in the 18th century. Who was attending them? What was special about the Georgian period that made it happen? What are the modern day parallels? Tune in and find out. Today we're talking to Meghan Kobza about her newly launched book...
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Elizabeth Boleyn: The Life of the Queen's Mother with Sophie Bacchus Waterman
Today we’re talking to Sophie Bacchus Waterman about her solo biography of Elizabeth Boleyn, nee Howard - mother to the queen and one-time mother-in-law of Henry VIII. What was Elizabeth and Anne’s relationship like? Why was Elizabeth asking Wolsey for tuna at one point? And what is unique about...
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Visit Blighty: Hever Castle with Dr Owen Emmerson
On our last episode we discussed Tracy Borman's new novel, The House of Boleyn, set at Hever Castle. Published by Hodder & Stoughton Books. This time we're delving into the history of this magnificent building with Dr Owen Emmerson. Welcome, Owen! At present, there is a new exhibition at Hever...
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The House of Boleyn with Tracy Borman
Today we’re talking to Tracy Borman and her highly anticipated novel The House of Boleyn, published by Hodder and Stoughton. Let’s cast our minds back to the 16th century and picture ourselves at Hever Castle with The Boleyn family in residence. Welcome, Tracy! Get The House of Boleyn:...
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The Aristocrat and the Able Seaman: The Tragedy of Titanic with Angela Young
Welcome to our Titanic Sailing Season. In this episode we chat to Angela Young, author and historian and we’ll be discussing her new book The Aristocrat and the Able Seaman, published by The History Press. The Aristocrat in the title is the author's great grandmother, the Countess of Rothes, and...
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Titanic: The Searches and The Dives with Richard M Jones
Welcome to our Titanic Sailing Season. In this episode we chat to Richard M Jones, author and historian and a fellow lover of ships. We'll be talking about the afterlife of Titanic - the searches for the wreck and the dives to the bottom of the Atlantic in search of Titanic's mysteries. Richard's...
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Titanic: 11:40 pm on 14th April 1912 with Brad Payne
Welcome to our Titanic Sailing Season! In this episode we chat to Brad Payne, author and historian and we’ll be discussing his book 11:40 - Analysis of Evasive Manoeuvres & Damage Assessment on RMS Titanic, published by The History Press. What did the lookouts see at twenty to twelve on that...
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Titanic: The Ship of Lost Illusions with Kevin Brown
Welcome to our Titanic Sailing Season. In this episode we chat to Kevin Brown, author and historian and we’ll be discussing his book and documentary about The Ship of Lost Illusions: A Floating Microcosm of Edwardian Society, published by Pen & Sword. Welcome, Kevin! Get The Ship of Lost…
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Titanic and Her Six Chinese Survivors with Steven Schwankert
Welcome to our Titanic Sailing Season. In this episode we chat to Steven Schwankert, author and historian and we’ll be discussing his book and documentary about The Six: The Untold Story of Titanic's Chinese Survivors, published by The History Press. Welcome, Steven! Get The Six:...
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Titanic: The Death Ship with Victoria Brown
Welcome to our Titanic Sailing Season. In this episode we chat to Victoria Brown, author and historian and we’ll be discussing her debut book The Death Ship: Recovering the Bodies of Titanic’s Dead, published by The History Press. As we’ll be touching upon the subjects of death, embalming…
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Titanic: The Ship of Dreams with Gareth Russell
Welcome to our Titanic Sailing Season. In this episode we present to you our chat with Gareth Russell, author of the wonderfully researched book The Ship of Dreams, published with William Collins in the UK and Atria Books / Simon & Schuster in the USA. Welcome back, Gareth! Get Ship of Dreams:...
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Visit Blighty - National Maritime Museum at Greenwich - RMS Titanic Edition
Welcome to the start of our Titanic Sailing Season. In our first episode we present to you our chat with Lucy, the curator at National Maritime Museum. Stay tuned as we unearth the links between this great heritage display and this infamous tragedy. Welcome, Lucy! Find Royal Museums Greenwich:...
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Economica with Dr Victoria Bateman
Please welcome Dr Victoria Bateman, the author of one of the most important books of our time: ECONOMICA. The Financial Times already called it the best book of 2025. Let's find out why it's so important to see the real link between women and economy. Welcome, Victoria! Get Economica:...
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Princesses of the Early Middle Ages with Sharon Bennett Connolly
Sharon Bennett Connolly is back on the podcast, and today we're talking of the Daughters of the Conquest. Let's find out why a medieval princess wasn't just marriage fodder for strengthening foreign alliances. Welcome back, Sharon! Find Sharon here: @sharonbennettconnolly on Instagram...
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Visit Blighty: Alnwick Castle
Let's re-visit Alnwick Castle and the history of the Percy family. Today we're talking to Daniel, the host of the Alnwick Castle Podcast and the man who knows everything about this mighty fortress and its past. Welcome, Daniel! Visit Alnwick: https://www.alnwickcastle.com/...
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Visit Blighty - The Royal Observatory at Greenwich - John Harrison Edition
Today we're talking to Emily Akkermans, the curator of time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. And if you want to know about John Harrison, the man who solved the longitude problem, she's the one to talk to. Welcome, Emily! Find Royal Museums Greenwich: https://www.rmg.co.uk/...
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Reinventing... Northumbria with Max Adams & Colm O'Brien
Find Max: https://theambulist.co.uk/ Get Northumbria: https://birlinn.co.uk/product/northumbria-ad-367-867/ Find Baroque: https://www.instagram.com/ifitaintbaroquepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/natalieisahistorybuff/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ifitaintbaroquepodcast https://x.com/BaroquePodcast...
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The Baltic Story with Caroline Boggis-Rolfe
Today we sit down with Caroline Boggis-Rolfe, and we're going to get a glimpse into her book on the BALTICS - a story of the Baltic lands, the Baltic sea and the Baltic peoples. The book was published by Amberley. Welcome, Caroline! Get THE BALTIC STORY:...
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Mistress: A History of Women and Their Country Houses with Ruth Larsen
Today we sit down with Dr Ruth Larsen to talk about her book - co-authored with the late Anthony Fletcher - MISTRESS: A HISTORY OF WOMEN AND THEIR COUNTRY HOUSES, published by Yale University Press London. What was the role of the lady of the house? What did she have to deal with on a daily…
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Desiderius Erasmus with Amy McElroy
Let’s welcome back Amy McElroy, to talk about Desiderius Erasmus, one of the most influential men of Renaissance. Find Amy's biography of him with Pen & Sword. Find Amy: https://amymcelroy.blog/ Get Erasmus:...
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Taking Manhattan with Russell Shorto
Please welcome to the podcast Russell Shorto, as we discuss his latest book Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America - published with Swift Press in the UK and W W Norton and Co. in the USA. If you have ever wondered why is New York called New York, and...
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Curia and Crusade with Dr Thomas W Smith
Please welcome back Dr Thomas W Smith and we’re going to talk about the links between the popes and crusades, particularly Honorius III and the recovery of the Holy Land in the 13th century. Subscribe for all the drama! The book is published with Brepols. Welcome back, Tom! Find Tom:...
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The Shakespeare Ladies Club: The Forgotten Women Who Rescued the Bawdy Bard with Christine and Jonathan Hainsworth
As William Shakespeare is once more in the spotlight at the Oscars, let's revisit how he became a stable of literary curriculum. Did you know it wasn't always in the stars that Shakespeare's work would enjoy the fame that it does today? Did you know that there was a Shakespeare Ladies Club in...
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Richard of Cornwall: The (Only) English King of Germany with Darren Baker
Let's talk of Richard of Cornwall, the younger brother to Henry III, the other son of King John. Richard was the only Englishman to be crowned King of the Germans. How did that come about? Let's find out more. Darren Baker's book - published by Amberley - has it all. Welcome back, Darren!…
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First Celebrities: The Georgian Superstars with Peter James Bowman
Dear listener, today we present to you our chat with PETER JAMES BOWMAN, the author of First Celebrities, published with Amberley. When did the cult of celebrity start? Why is it important to differentiate between fame and celebrity? Let's dive into five Georgian superstars and find out the…
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Charles II: Cradle to Crown with Claire Hobson
Please welcome historian Claire Hobson, and today we're talking about her latest book - published with Pen & Sword - about Charles II of Great Britain. Let's find out what Charles' childhood was like, what was his relationship with his parents, and how did the civil war and its losses impact him?...
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The Saga of the Earls of Orkney with Judith Jesch
Let's talk the Orkney Saga, Orkney Earls and just Orkney history in general. For those who don't know, The Orkneys are the northermost islands in Scotland, bar Shetlands. Please welcome Judith Jesch, who has recently written a book with Birlinn Publishing on The Saga of the Earls of Orkney....
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The Blood in Winter: England on the Brink of the Civil War 1642 with Jonathan Healey
Let's dive deep into the beginnings of the Civil War of the 17th century. With us today is Jonathan Healey, whose book The Blood in Winter: England on the Brink of the Civil War 1642 has just come out in paperback. It is published by Bloomsbury in the UK and Penguin Random House in the USA....
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Visit Blighty: Made in Ancient Egypt Exhibition in Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge
Today we're talking to Helen Strudwick, the curator at the Fitzwilliam Museum at Cambridge. She has helped hone their latest exhibition Made in Ancient Egypt. Let's find out more... Find Fitzwilliam Museum: https://fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/ Get to the Exhibition:...
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An Independent History Podcast, in which we look at life through the prism of History.
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