Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

When a listener asked for an episode on humanists, I couldn’t have asked for better timing. Amy McElroy has just written a book on Erasmus and is now deep into another on humanist educators in England—so honestly, who better to teach us about these men?Please check out Amy McElroy's books on Amazon!Stay tuned for the next Dr. Emma & Me and an announcement I make regarding my Sunday episodes!! You'll find out before everyone else!--Join Dr. Emma & Me THIS Sunday, January 4th at 1pm CST / 2pm EST / 7pm GMT for a Special Live Event where she will be talking about the birth of Henry, Duke of Cornwall to Henry VIII & Katherine of Aragon and the party that was had. Since this will be the first event of 2026 we are offering a special ticket price (for early birds) of only $10 - grab one today!--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Amy McElroy

What happens when you change just one moment in history—and let the consequences unfold?In today’s episode, we explore how a single altered decision can change everything. From political ripple effects to personal power shifts, this is a deep dive into historical “what-ifs” and why they matter.We cover a range of topics, and I’ve included timestamps below if you’d like to jump around—fair warning, though: I spend a bit of time with Thomas Seymour at the beginning (some habits die hard 😄).02:45 What if Thomas Seymour HAD wed Mary Howard? And all kinds of other Seymour stuff and Kateryn Parr20:26 - What if after Louis XII died, Mary Tudor did not wed Charles Brandon? This is full of so much I don't know where to begin!43:35 - What if Jane Seymour had lived? This turns into an interesting look at Katherine of Aragon and the elimination as wife of Anne Boelyn.47:53 - The Rough Wooing - What if Mary Stuart (Queen of Scots) HAD married Edward VI?--If you're not already following my Substack, please consider subscribing! https://rebeccalarson.substack.com--If you like the podcast and would love to show your support please consider becoming a Patreon patron! You get early access, commercial-free episodes and exclusive contenet! https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty

Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Sharon Bennett Connolly to explore the first earls of Surrey—though that isn’t the name they would have recognized. To their contemporaries, they were the earls of Warenne.From the aftermath of the Norman Conquest to the reign of Edward III, the Warenne family’s story is packed with the drama, ambition, and intrigue we’ve come to expect from England’s most powerful medieval dynasties.You can find all of Sharon's on Amazon or wherever you get your books!--Credits:Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Sharon Bennett Connolly

ALL NEW EPISODES COMING THIS TUESDAY (DEC 23 & 25TH)!The Great Fire destroyed much of the great city of London. In this episode we uncover the tinderbox conditions that led to the blaze, explore the dramatic events of those fateful days.This was originally posted November 2022 for Patreon patrons only - it is now opened it to the public.--Always commercial FREE for ⁠patrons⁠! https://patreon.com/tudorsdynastyLove the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on ⁠Tudors Dynasty⁠! https://tudorsdynasty.com--Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca LarsonThe following music was used for this media project: Music: Sociopath by Phat Sounds/ Free download: ⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/10036-sociopath⁠ /License (CC BY 4.0): ⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠ /Artist on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PhatSounds74⁠Music: Open Sea (Epic) by Frank Schroeter/ Free download: ⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/9447-open-sea-epic⁠ / License (CC BY 4.0): ⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠ /Artist on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/frank.schroeter.52⁠Music: Inevitable Collision [Original] by German Tretyakov/Free download: ⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/9802-inevitable-collision-original⁠ / License (CC BY 4.0): ⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠ / Artist website: ⁠https://vk.com/ganus612germantretyakov⁠SFX courtesy of ⁠freesound.org⁠ - ⁠This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License.

This is a replay episode from a bit earlier this year. Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to record a new episode this week. In addition, I've been getting requests for information on Eleanor of Castile - so here it is!✨ In today’s Parallel Lives episode, Dr. Emma and I dive into the lives of two extraordinary women—Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughter, Eleanor of Castile. A powerful mother-daughter duo whose stories shaped medieval Europe!--NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON! Be sure to follow me on Eventbrite so you don't miss out on information once it's available! --Hosts: Rebecca Larson & Dr. Emma