Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

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

Edward I dreamed big—perhaps too big. While remembered for his brutal campaigns in Wales and Scotland, Edward also longed to take the fight to France, only to be repeatedly pulled back by crises closer to home.Joined by Matthew Lewis, we examine how Edward’s crusading experience in the Holy Land, his views on conquest and treason, and his willingness to use extreme punishments shaped his reign. Together, we ask whether Edward’s reputation as a tyrant reflects cruelty—or a king trapped between imperial ambition and domestic rebellion.--Find Matt's Books wherever you get your books.Find Gone Medieval podcast wherever you get your podcasts!--Love the show? Please consider become a patron on Patreon! You'll receive commercial-free episodes, early access, exclusive content, and more! https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Matthew Lewis

Today’s episode is a one-time bonus share on Tudors Dynasty & Beyond so I can introduce you to a new podcast I’m launching. If you like this podcast, please consider subscribing to History Lair wherever you get your podcasts!Before he became William the Conqueror, he was a boy born into scandal, danger, and survival. In this season of History Lair, we step into the shadows of 11th-century Normandy to uncover the brutal childhood, political chaos, and relentless ambition that forged one of history’s most formidable rulers.This isn’t just the story of a conquest—it’s the making of a conqueror.--Written by Melanie V. TaylorProduced & Edited by Rebecca LarsonVoiced by ElevenLabs