Best Rulership Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Marlene L. Daut on Haitian Kingship 31:07

4h ago31:07

31:07

In this episode, host Dr Susannah Lyon-Whaley interviews Marlene Daut on her new book The First and Last King of Haiti, giving us an insight into this unusual example of Caribbean monarchy. An award-winning author, scholar, and professor specializing in Haitian history and culture, Marlene L. Daut's most recent book, The First and Last King of Hait…

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Interview with Vincent O'Malley on Kingitanga (Māori King Movement) 25:33

14d ago25:33

25:33

Dr Vincent O’Malley FRHistS FRSNZ is an award-winning and bestselling historian who has written and published extensively on the history of Māori and settler relations in New Zealand. His book Voices from the New Zealand Wars/He Reo nō ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa (BWB, 2021) won New Zealand’s premier book award for non-fiction in 2022, and he received a…

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Grades, Grumbling, and Grit: Why Motivation Matters More Than Milestones with Andrew Pudewa 33:31

23d ago33:31

33:31

Are you constantly second-guessing if your child is “on track”? In Part 2 of this honest and empowering conversation, Anna sits down again with Andrew Pudewa of IEW to unpack the truth about motivation, grading, expectations, and how comparison is sabotaging our children—and our peace. Andrew shares a radically freeing perspective: what if we stopp…

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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography. Interview with the Royal Collection Trust 40:45

28d ago40:45

40:45

Saira Baker chats with senior curator of photographs at the Royal Collection Trust and curator of the exhibition, Alessandro Nasini, in The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. ‘Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography’ charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day, revealing the stories …

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Why You Should Wait to Teach Reading—and What to Do Instead with Andrew Pudewa 26:59

30d ago26:59

26:59

Feeling pressure to start reading, writing, and academics early? In this powerful episode, Anna sits down with acclaimed educator and IEW founder Andrew Pudewa to unpack one of the biggest myths in education: that sooner is always better. They discuss why pushing academics too early can actually backfire—and what you can do instead to nurture your …

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Interview with Megan Shaw on the Katherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham 31:51

1M ago31:51

31:51

Megan Shaw is an art historian who recently completed her PhD at the University of Auckland with her thesis entitled ‘A Female Favourite: Katherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham (1603-1649)’. Megan’s doctoral research was supported by a Junior Fellowship with the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Her article on York House in the Furn…

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Empowering Self-Governance in Homeschooling: Andrew Kern on Rulership and Responsibility 28:04

1M ago28:04

28:04

In this second part with Andrew Kern, he shares profound insights on teaching children self-governance through homeschooling. Discover how to cultivate responsibility and decision-making skills by integrating practical life lessons and the Lost Tools of Writing. Learn strategies for fostering independence, managing authority, and creating a holisti…

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Publication Feature: Coronations 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

In this episode host Ellie Woodacre interviews Noel Cox about his upcoming book: The Coronation and the Constitution: The political, legal and theological functions of the ceremony in the British tradition (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025). We discuss a range of topics including what makes British coronations distinctively different, the political, legal …

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Mastering Classical Education: Insights from Andrew Kern on the Lost Tools of Writing 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

Anna interviews Andrew Kern, as they explores the principles behind the Lost Tools of Writing and its impact on classical education. Learn how this approach integrates critical thinking and decision-making into every aspect of learning, making it a valuable tool for both homeschooling parents and their children. Discover practical strategies for ba…

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Interview with Emily Chambers on Tudor Women 34:02

2M ago34:02

34:02

In this episode host Susannah Lyon-Whaley interviews Emily Chambers about her research on the lives, relationship and networks of the women of the Tudor court. They discuss several important female figures including regnant queen Mary I, Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, Frances Brandon, mother of Lady Jane Grey, and many more who were all born…

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Interview with Alexander Courtney on James VI & I 41:24

3M ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, Johanna Strong speaks with Dr Alexander Courtney about his research on James VI of Scotland and I of England, focusing on his recent monograph James VI, Britannic Prince: King of Scots and Elizabeth’s Heir, 1566–1603. Alex's forthcoming works include an edited collection, co-edited with Michael Questier, on James VI and I: Kingship…

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Roundtable Feature: James VI of Scotland and I of England 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

In this roundtable episode, hosted by Victoria Barlow, Nicole Maceira Cumming and Charlie Spragg discuss their research and the upcoming 'Understanding James VI&I 400 Years On' conference. We delve into the importance of how this shrewd monarch presented himself and his royal dominion not only as king of Scotland, but later of England as well. Havi…

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Publication Feature: Mary, Queen of Scots, and Captive Queen 46:30

4M ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, Dr Johanna Strong speaks with Dr Jade Scott about Jade's new book, Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots (Michael O'Mara Books, 2024). They explore why Mary's letters are so critically important for understanding her influence, agency and power even during her lengthy captivity in England. Dr Jade Scott is an…

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Publication Feature: Queen Charlotte 15:10

4M ago15:10

15:10

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Natalee Garrett about her new biography of Queen Charlotte (Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III of Britain). We discuss Charlotte's enhanced visibility in popular culture thanks to Bridgerton, her role and reputation as a mother, and the challenges of being a queen consort. GUEST …

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Royal Studies Journal 10th Anniversary Feature 27:15

5M ago27:15

27:15

In this episode, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Royal Studies Journal. Host Saira Baker interviews Ellie Woodacre, in her capacity as Editor-in-Chief of the RSJ to discuss the development of the journal and how this links to the overall growth of the field of royal studies. Saira and Ellie also discuss new developments for 2025, inc…

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20 - Katie Irvine 2/4 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Rulership 1:04:04

5M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Katie Irvine, 2/4 Emotional Manifestor, Cross of Rulership Burning it all down to start something new Understanding manifestor anger Being a female Manifestor The fourth line experience of navigating relationships The privacy of the second-line personality Naturalness cannot be forced The pressure sandwich of the undefined root and head 7-year cycl…

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RSJ Feature: Cluster on Queenship and Cross-Confessional Identity 27:54

6M ago27:54

27:54

In this episode, Dr Amy Saunders and Dr Johanna Strong join Susannah to speak about their Royal Studies Journal Cluster, “Queenship and Cross-Confessional Identity”. The Cluster features in the December issue of the Royal Studies Journal and is available open-access through the RSJ website. Guest Bios: Amy has recently completed a PhD in early mode…

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19 - Adrienne Roach 1/3 Ego Manifestor Cross of Tension 1:21:44

6M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

How Adrienne found Human Design and her best friend in the process Busting the myth of being The Lone Wolf as a Manifestor Adrienne’s journey and approach to creating communities as a 1/3 profile Creating the Manifestor retreats Deconditioning the openness of being an ego manifestor Adrienne shares how she radically experimented with how and why qu…

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Interview: New books on queenship in East Asia 24:01

6M ago24:01

24:01

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Alban Schmid and Alison J. Miller to discuss queenship in East Asia. We discuss K-Dramas and real life palace intrigues in Choson Korea and the role of Japan's empresses in the visual propaganda of the Meiji Restoration period. Both authors reflect on to what extent we can apply the idea of queenship …

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18 - Kristine Freja Larsen 4/6 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Planning (DANISH) 59:58

6M ago59:58

59:58

Hvordan Kristine fant Human Design Glæden ved at se sine børn gennem linsen af Human Design Hvordan var det for Kristine at finde ud af, at hun er Manifestor? Processen med at finde accept for, hvem vi er, er ofte romantiseret Livet som Manifestor, kvinde og med et fuldstændigt defineret ego-center Hvile og arbejde som Manifestor Hvordan Kristine e…

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17 - Kat Smith 4/6 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Eden 1:07:56

6M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

How Kat found Human Design Ending up in Portugal, a no-choice moment Creating initiations through her network Seeing how the mind questions our initiations We don't decide what comes through us differentiating between an idea and an initiation How Kat plays with the mind by lying down and doing nothing The pressure of gate 11 A tip on how to connec…

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Roundtable Feature: Medieval Queenship 50:39

7M ago50:39

50:39

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews three guests on their recently released works on medieval queens in Routledge's Lives of Royal Women series. We talk to Matt Firth, Gabby Storey and Caroline Wilhelmsson about the development of queenship in the early and high Middle Ages, the key elements of the exercise of the queen's office, how th…

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16 - Krystal Woods 1/3 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Explenation 1:12:50

7M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

How Krystal found Human Design Krystal’s entrepreneurial journey and how it is connected to motherhood Coming into her Manifestor power Not being willing to betray oneself Say it out loud and see what happens; open your mind to the possibilities *A quick mothering moment* Allowing despair - mindfully watching it as an emotional manifestor Anticipat…

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15 - Nova Om 1/3 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Conciousness 1:27:06

7M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

Solitude as a part of life, the undefined root, Uranus opposition The journey of letting go of what you arent The differentiation is in the nuances Coming to the realization I am my authority, not Ra Nova’s experience with being a 1/3 profile Novas Uranus opposition experience Surrendering to a life of expectations with the 35-36 channel Trusting l…

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Interview with Stephanie McCarter: Women in Power in the Classical World 26:10

7M ago26:10

26:10

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Stephanie McCarter about her new book Women in Power: Classical Myths and Stories from the Amazons to Cleopatra (Penguin Books, 2024). As we discuss in the episode, this work brings together excerpts from Classical texts which discuss the life and rule of a variety of women, from mythical figures like…

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14 - Isa Silver 6/2 Splenic Manifestor Cross of The Clarion 1:14:53

7M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Isa’s experience with her splenic authority does the spleen always say no? What about a splenic hit? Trying to navigate the intricate details of one's design Is there a life before and after Human Design? The collective role in keeping Isa put together Radically jumping into Human Design was not a choice, and it’s not for everyone Tribal needs and …

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13 - Anastasia Petrosyan 2/4 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Rulership 1:24:47

7M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

What was it like for Anastasia to hear she was a Manifestor and the large effect it had on her life The deconditioning process The narrative of Manifestors being trailblazers Impact in the mundane small moments The science is in the nuance Undefined sacral and being a mother Parenting an ego manifestor as an emotional manifestor How does it look to…

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Roundtable Feature: Buddhist Monarchy in Asia 1:04:53

7M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

In this roundtable episode, host Ellie Woodacre is joined by a panel of five experts on monarchy in premodern Asia--including the Indian subcontinent, China and Southeast Asia. This episode captures a vibrant discussion on the impact of Buddhism on the ideals and practice of monarchy in the region, drawing on their respective research. Speaker Bios…

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12 - Joy Moore 5/1 Splenic Manifestor Cross of Defiance 1:28:10

8M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Joy’s experience with Splenic Authority Jessica’s experience with splenic definition through transits as an undefined spleen Letting go as a tribally defined spleen Being a splenic manifestor navigating being a mother of 4 the 3 question limit The difference between the projector parent and the manifestor parent The grief of motherhood A look at th…

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11 - Katharina Drevland 1/4 Emosjonell Manifestor Cross of The Four Ways (Norsk) 1:15:04

8M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Katharina sin opplevelse av å lære hun er manifestor Vår opplevelse av manifestor aura’en Å være tripple split Vår opplevelse av transits Å være manifestor mamma til manifestor barn Det å være tro mot seg selv Katharinas opplevelse med andre personlig utviklings systemer Å informere som manifestor Trenger manifestorer anerkjennelse? Impacten til ma…

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Conference Feature: Interview with the organizers of Kings & Queens 14 17:46

8M ago17:46

17:46

In this episode, Ellie Woodacre interviews three members of the organizing committee for next year's Kings & Queens 14 conference: Manuela Santos Silva, Maria Dávila and Inês Olaia. We talk about the conference theme, plans for the conference (including the much loved excursions), celebrating the anniversary of Leonor de Lencastre's death and tips …

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10 - Cat Fitzgerald 3/5 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Rulership 1:02:46

8M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Cat’s experience being a 3/5 profile Difference between the 1/3 and 3/5 Having a completely open spleen affected by transits Cat’s mental health journey Deconditioning the completley open sacral What is rest? The grief of bypassing an urge The importance of enviroment Cat shares her experience getting back to theatre Gate 47 line 3 and the channel …

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9 Ann-Louise Nordin 1/3 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Eden (Norsk/Svensk) 1:24:34

8M ago1:24:34

1:24:34

This episode is in Norwegian & Swedish det odefinierade g-center att äga sin öppenhet den inre känslan av sanning att se sanningen på kartan Ann-Louises erfarenhet av att ta reda på att hon är en manifestator upplevelsen av ilska, känslor och vårt ansvar accepterande av helheten och tro på känslan av sanning att sätta på sig en roll som manifestato…

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8 - Catherine McCollian 4/6 Ego Manifestor Cross of Rulership 1:40:26

8M ago1:40:26

1:40:26

DISCLAIMER: We speak to mental health and medication. We are not doctors, and this is not health advice. If you are struggling mentally, talk to a professional about it. the 4/6 roof experience the human nature of wanting to avoid suffering Pop HD vs Dogmatic HD what about the gene keys? The Cross of Rulership internal vs. external kingdom gate 47 …

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7 - Kelsey Rose Tortorice 5/2 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Upheaval 1:34:59

8M ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Talking points: a non-sacral pregnancy and surrender what does anger feel like for Kelsey Kelsey speaks to what the notself is the grief of understanding what we are and what we have been what is peace? the struggle of accepting the rest cycle allowing withdrawal the closed aura performing openness as a manifestor the fear of our impact a perspecti…

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Project Feature: Polish Queens 44:58

8M ago44:58

44:58

In this episode, Magdalena Biniaś-Szkopek and Darius von Güttner join host Susannah Lyon-Whaley to discuss their Polish Queens project, which examines Polish queens' roles as spouses, mothers, and queens. The project is also interested in looking into the emotional side of queenship and the emotions of the individual women themselves. Guest Bios: M…

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6 - Nattie Flannery 5/1 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Demands 1:27:51

8M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

TRIGGER WARNING: Abuse, grooming, and other trauma areas Talking points: experimenting with the wrong birthtime for two years the life-changing experience of experimenting with human design vs. intellectually playing with it projections are Natties responsibility anger is showing Manifestors “Where is the no?” radical responsibility - what does it …

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5 - Brandy Jordan 6/2 Splenic Manifestor Cross of Incarnation 1:14:09

9M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide CLARIFICATION: When Brandy says “he,” she is speaking of the mind; when she says “her,” she is speaking of the body. CLARIFICATION: a few times during our conversation, Zoom put fireworks on while Brandy was talking. This is mentioned a few times. Topics: Brandy’s experience with the spleen as an authority (with a fully def…

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4 - Vaness Henry 6/2 Ego Manifestor Cross of Healing 1:23:36

9M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Vaness Henry 6/2 Ego Manifestor, Cross of Healing Vaness's healing journey fusion variables with work in journalism, feng shui, and shamanic arts it's for the kids attacking each other for differentiation Vaness shares results she has had working with a cancer patient finding your tribe in Human Design the language of Human Design softening into re…

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3 - Dave Myers 5/2 Emotional Manifestor, Cross of Informing 1:13:36

9M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Dave Myers 5/2 Emotional Manifestor, Cross of Informing Dave’s creation process channel of transformation innocence motivation creativity being called out as a 2nd line the blindness of second lines lack of first lines how does Dave experience manifesting gate 11 vs a manifestation Daves history as a muscian what is anger what is peace (and the dif…

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Exhibition Feature: Untold Lives 32:55

9M ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Dr Mishka Sinha, co-curator of the Untold Lives: A Palace at Work exhibition at Historic Royal Palaces (running until 27 October 2024). In the interview we discuss how the development of the exhibition. the ways it which it reveals the hidden histories of palace courtiers and servants and the unexpect…

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2 - Emi Hosotsuji 2/5 Splenic Manifestor Cross of Penetration 1:20:03

9M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Emi Hosotsuji 2/5 Splenic Manifestor, Cross of Penetration high performance and the defined ego being a manifestor in the workspace Emi’s experience with the 2/5 profile resolving issues with an undefined solar plexus our experiences with informing Jessica’s journey to going back to school second line natural talent utilizing human design in the wo…

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1 - Nina Elise 4/6 Emotional Manifestor Cross of Consciousness 1:32:04

9M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Nina Elise, 4/6 Emotional Manifestor, Cross of Consciousness Topics: roof life as a 4/6 vs 6/2 emotions as a manifestor holding space for healing tools Nina uses Inner child work / somatic breathwork moving energy to process emotions vs using tools to distract human design can help with the stories we make up how Nina uses subconscious work with th…

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Exhibition Feature: Six Lives (National Portrait Gallery, London) 21:04

9M ago21:04

21:04

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Charlotte Boland, the curator of the Six Lives exhibition currently running at the National Portrait Gallery, London. In this interview we discuss the inspiration behind the exhibition, new approaches to the history of the Six Lives and the unusual and diverse selection of visual and material culture …

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Interview with Alexandra Forsyth on Medieval French Dauphines 33:48

10M ago33:48

33:48

CONTENT WARNING: Please be aware that there are brief discussions of infant and child mortality in this episode. In this episode Susannah Lyon-Whaley interviews Alexandra Forsyth on her fascinating research on the dauphines of late medieval France. Guest Bio: Alexandra is a doctoral candidate in History at the University of Auckland. Her doctoral t…

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Royal Studies Journal Feature: Special Issue on Aristocracy (part 2: German version) 54:58

10M ago54:58

54:58

To celebrate the release of the Royal Studies Journal special issue 'Defining Aristocracy' (issue 11.1: June 2024), we have two roundtable episodes with the guest editor, Cathleen Sarti, and her contributors--one in English and another in German: a first for our podcast! This episode is the German version, hosted by Erik Liebscher and featuring Cat…

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Royal Studies Journal Feature: Special Issue on Aristocracy (part 1: English version) 27:21

10M ago27:21

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To celebrate the release of the Royal Studies Journal special issue 'Defining Aristocracy' (issue 11.1: June 2024), we have two roundtable episodes with the guest editor, Cathleen Sarti, and her contributors--one in English and another in German: a first for our podcast! This episode (in English) is hosted by Ellie Woodacre and features Cathleen Sa…

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Interview: Winner of the 2024 Royal Studies Journal Book Prize 31:40

11M ago31:40

31:40

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews the winner of the Royal Studies Journal Book Prize 2024--Matthew Fitzpatrick. In the interview, we discuss his prize winning book The Kaiser and the Colonies: Monarchy in the Age of Empire (Oxford University Press, 2022), including the inspiration behind the project, the character of Kaiser Wilhelm II…

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Publication Feature: Intercultural Explorations at the Court of Henry VIII 22:22

11M ago22:22

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This episode is an interview with Nadia van Pelt about her new book, Intercultural Explorations and the Court of Henry VIII which came out with OUP in December 2023. In this episode Dr Ellie Woodacre asks the author about the inspiration behind the book, the role of the fool at the Tudor court and about an exciting document that Nadia discovered wh…

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Project Feature: Roundtable with Henry on Tour Project Team 46:07

12M ago46:07

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This episode, hosted by Dr Ellie Woodacre, features another roundtable with members of the Henry on Tour project team--we discuss the progresses of Henry VIII and the big themes of the project including kingship & queenship, logistics, legacy and performance. About the project: This exciting three-year venture brings together a cross-disciplinary t…

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