British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

In Tudor times, the weeks before Christmas were about working and fasting. But once Christmas day came, the partying began! For 12 days, everyone from farmers and laborers to royals leaned into feasts, gifts, and parties. We can learn something from the Tudors about how to celebrate.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.

In many ways, Tudor England was created by women: mothers and wives, warriors and peacemakers, religious and rebels. These women are brought to life by Sharon Bennett Connolly, who joins us to share their stories.Carol Ann Lloydcarolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistory on Twitter, Instagram@carolannlloydshakeuphistory on Facebook@carolannlloydshakeuphistory on [email protected] patreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenSharon Bennett Connollyhistorytheinterestingbits.comTwitter: @thehistorybitsInstagram: @sharonbennettconnollyFacebook: Sharon Bennett ConnollyBsky: @thehistorybits.bsky.socialHeroines of the Tudor WorldKing John's Right Hand Lady: Nicholaa de la HayeDefenders of the Norman CrownLadies of Magna. CartaAND MORE!History shows us what's possible.

Throughout history, the relationship between gender and power has been fraught with challenge. Author Leah Redmond Chang explores the potent relationship by focusing on three pivotal queens: Catherine de Medici, Elisabeth of Valois, and Mary Queen of Scots. Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenLeah Redmond Chang leahredmondchang.com leahredmondchang.substack.com (The Only Woman in the Room)@leahredmondchang Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of PowerPortraits of the Queen MotherInto Print: The Production of Female Authorship in Early Modern FranceHistory shows us what's possible.

We all face situations where things don't turn out the way we expected, where our long-term plan has to be shelved for a moment, and where we need to change direction quickly. Mary I is a great example of how to succeed with a Right Now Plan.Show Notes:Carol Ann [email protected]/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.