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]]> false Kate and Cally sixqueenspod@gmail.com 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 six-queens episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4/show-cover.jpg https://sixqueenspod.substack.com/ Six Queens The Dart of Love The Dart of Love Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:03:00 GMT 37:09 6990df96483d38b26e3e50c7 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e20 6990df96483d38b26e3e50c7 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e20 full 20 Celebrate Valentine's Day with Kate, Cally, and the lovesick Henry VIII, whose ardent letters to Anne Boleyn give us a glimpse into a dangerous and history-making romance. What do these letters tell us about Henry and Anne's courtship? Can we infer anything about Anne's personality and feelings from the letters, despite the fact that her responses have not survived? And how are we even reading them at all?


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]]> Celebrate Valentine's Day with Kate, Cally, and the lovesick Henry VIII, whose ardent letters to Anne Boleyn give us a glimpse into a dangerous and history-making romance. What do these letters tell us about Henry and Anne's courtship? Can we infer anything about Anne's personality and feelings from the letters, despite the fact that her responses have not survived? And how are we even reading them at all?


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]]> Let Me Have Men About Me Let Me Have Men About Me Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:58:17 GMT 44:25 697f5bf97461b4b0b2ae2454 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e8 697f5bf97461b4b0b2ae2454 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e8 full 6 8 How did political and religious factions come to dominate Tudor politics? How did these factions contribute to our queens' triumphs and downfalls, shape their legacies?


In this episode, Kate and Cally continue the "Dynasty" series by delving into the complicated web of Tudor politics, the factions that arose during the "Great Matter," and how our queens were (willingly and unwillingly) made figureheads of dangerous causes.


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]]> How did political and religious factions come to dominate Tudor politics? How did these factions contribute to our queens' triumphs and downfalls, shape their legacies?


In this episode, Kate and Cally continue the "Dynasty" series by delving into the complicated web of Tudor politics, the factions that arose during the "Great Matter," and how our queens were (willingly and unwillingly) made figureheads of dangerous causes.


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]]> Book Club: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn with Heather Darsie Book Club: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn with Heather Darsie Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:34:03 GMT 38:43 6963a6ce9ab39048a6dcd8b9 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e19 6963a6ce9ab39048a6dcd8b9 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e19 full 19 Kate and Cally are joined by author and "Tudor-adjacent" historian Heather Darsie to talk about her new book, "If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause": The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn (2025). Darsie uses her legal and research backgrounds to investigate the downfall, trial, and execution of Anne Boleyn, bringing a fresh perspective to an often-told story. How does the book contextualize Anne as a powerful, intelligent, but often misguided queen? Does learning more about her background in Europe, especially France, allow us to make sense of what happened later? How did Anne break laws and push boundaries that may have angered the wrong people?


For their first installment in this new "Book Club" series, Kate and Cally are thrilled to welcome Darsie back to the podcast! You can find a list of her books and links to purchase them by clicking this link. Find her on Instagram @hdarsiehistory.


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]]> Kate and Cally are joined by author and "Tudor-adjacent" historian Heather Darsie to talk about her new book, "If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause": The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn (2025). Darsie uses her legal and research backgrounds to investigate the downfall, trial, and execution of Anne Boleyn, bringing a fresh perspective to an often-told story. How does the book contextualize Anne as a powerful, intelligent, but often misguided queen? Does learning more about her background in Europe, especially France, allow us to make sense of what happened later? How did Anne break laws and push boundaries that may have angered the wrong people?


For their first installment in this new "Book Club" series, Kate and Cally are thrilled to welcome Darsie back to the podcast! You can find a list of her books and links to purchase them by clicking this link. Find her on Instagram @hdarsiehistory.


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]]> Six Queens on Screen: The Tudors (Christmas Episodes) Six Queens on Screen: The Tudors (Christmas Episodes) Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:31:36 GMT 47:34 694804ca921dd3db0b23339e false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e18 694804ca921dd3db0b23339e 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e18 full 18 Hang out with Kate and Cally as they celebrate the holiday season and keep up their tradition of watching Christmas films together. This time, Cally introduces Kate to the popular television show The Tudors (2007-2010), which has a rather infamous relationship with Tudor historians. The show follows the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII and features some of the most memorable depictions of our six queens ever seen on screen.


After hearing about the show for years, what are Kate's initial reactions upon seeing it for the first time? How does the show manage to depict personal and political drama for a popular audience? And how do they show the lavish Christmas celebrations at the Tudor court?

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]]> Hang out with Kate and Cally as they celebrate the holiday season and keep up their tradition of watching Christmas films together. This time, Cally introduces Kate to the popular television show The Tudors (2007-2010), which has a rather infamous relationship with Tudor historians. The show follows the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII and features some of the most memorable depictions of our six queens ever seen on screen.


After hearing about the show for years, what are Kate's initial reactions upon seeing it for the first time? How does the show manage to depict personal and political drama for a popular audience? And how do they show the lavish Christmas celebrations at the Tudor court?

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]]> Honourable Mentions: Isabel of Castile Honourable Mentions: Isabel of Castile Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:42:50 GMT 42:01 6935926c38a11f5f3ea7e50a false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e7 6935926c38a11f5f3ea7e50a 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e7 full 6 7 "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. This season, Kate and Cally unpack the life of one of the most powerful women of fifteenth-century Europe: Isabel of Castile. In addition to being the mother of Katherine of Aragon, she was a queen in her own right, a conqueror with a complicated legacy, and the equal of any male ruler at the table.


How did Isabel's unique political situation influence her queenship and character? How did her family, especially her daughters, benefit from Isabel's unwavering, unquestionable power? And how did her dynastic legacy influence the Tudors?


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]]> "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. This season, Kate and Cally unpack the life of one of the most powerful women of fifteenth-century Europe: Isabel of Castile. In addition to being the mother of Katherine of Aragon, she was a queen in her own right, a conqueror with a complicated legacy, and the equal of any male ruler at the table.


How did Isabel's unique political situation influence her queenship and character? How did her family, especially her daughters, benefit from Isabel's unwavering, unquestionable power? And how did her dynastic legacy influence the Tudors?


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]]> Greatness Thrust Upon Them Greatness Thrust Upon Them Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:54:04 GMT 47:10 69232e1f75ae15fa66146a50 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e6 69232e1f75ae15fa66146a50 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e6 full 6 6 How did international alliances and connections strengthen the Tudor dynasty? How did the marriages of royal women, including two of our queens, contribute to the Tudors' power? And how did those women use their family ties to influence European politics and their own queenships?


Kate and Cally zoom out from Tudor England to show the complicated, interconnected web of European politics, and the ways in which Katherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves, and Anne Boleyn used their international connections to advocate for their families and themselves.


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]]> How did international alliances and connections strengthen the Tudor dynasty? How did the marriages of royal women, including two of our queens, contribute to the Tudors' power? And how did those women use their family ties to influence European politics and their own queenships?


Kate and Cally zoom out from Tudor England to show the complicated, interconnected web of European politics, and the ways in which Katherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves, and Anne Boleyn used their international connections to advocate for their families and themselves.


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]]> True and Perfect Image True and Perfect Image Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:07:00 GMT 45:30 690fb385c1ed8717c523784a false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e5 690fb385c1ed8717c523784a 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e5 full 6 5 How did queens use portraiture to not only capture likeness, but to demonstrate political power? What can portraits tell us about the queens they represent?


Kate and Cally will discuss the importance of portraiture in understanding the political motives and legacies of our queens, especially Katherine Parr, whose surviving output is unique and impressive. Follow along by clicking these links and seeing the art for yourself: Katherine Parr by Master John (ca. 1545), National Portrait Gallery ; Katherine Parr by Lucas or Margaret Horenbout (ca. 1544), Sudeley Castle


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]]> How did queens use portraiture to not only capture likeness, but to demonstrate political power? What can portraits tell us about the queens they represent?


Kate and Cally will discuss the importance of portraiture in understanding the political motives and legacies of our queens, especially Katherine Parr, whose surviving output is unique and impressive. Follow along by clicking these links and seeing the art for yourself: Katherine Parr by Master John (ca. 1545), National Portrait Gallery ; Katherine Parr by Lucas or Margaret Horenbout (ca. 1544), Sudeley Castle


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]]> Be as a God Be as a God Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:20:00 GMT 42:50 68fd46e98e22c64fb12b01f5 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e4 68fd46e98e22c64fb12b01f5 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e4 full 6 4 "Dynastic portraits," showing the royal family in group scenarios, are some of the most fascinating portraits of the Tudor era. What do they tell us about the politics of the monarchs who commissioned them? How do they seek to create certain narratives and, in some cases, rewrite history? And even if they're not depicted, how did our queens influence the art?


Kate and Cally will discuss four paintings that show Tudor propaganda at its finest: The Family of Henry VII with St. George and the Dragon; the "Whitehall Mural"; The Family of Henry VIII; and The Allegory of the Tudor Succession. Click on the links to follow along and view these paintings as they're discussed!


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]]> "Dynastic portraits," showing the royal family in group scenarios, are some of the most fascinating portraits of the Tudor era. What do they tell us about the politics of the monarchs who commissioned them? How do they seek to create certain narratives and, in some cases, rewrite history? And even if they're not depicted, how did our queens influence the art?


Kate and Cally will discuss four paintings that show Tudor propaganda at its finest: The Family of Henry VII with St. George and the Dragon; the "Whitehall Mural"; The Family of Henry VIII; and The Allegory of the Tudor Succession. Click on the links to follow along and view these paintings as they're discussed!


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]]> Thy Name is Woman Thy Name is Woman Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:46:06 GMT 38:00 68ebbf2ed798804c9e0bcd91 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e3 68ebbf2ed798804c9e0bcd91 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e3 full 6 3 How did our six queens use feminine ideals to create their public images? How did they define their personas and politics within society's patriarchal standards for women? And what happened when they failed to meet those standards?


In this episode, Kate and Cally discuss three important female archetypes and how our queens were defined by often unattainable expectations.


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]]> How did our six queens use feminine ideals to create their public images? How did they define their personas and politics within society's patriarchal standards for women? And what happened when they failed to meet those standards?


In this episode, Kate and Cally discuss three important female archetypes and how our queens were defined by often unattainable expectations.


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]]> Between the Red Rose and the White Between the Red Rose and the White Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:59:32 GMT 41:39 68d93f462552b72c20bdb1cc false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e2 68d93f462552b72c20bdb1cc 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e2 full 6 2 How did the Tudors launch one of the best marketing campaigns in English royal history? What were the political strategies behind choosing a royal symbol? How did our queens choose their symbols, managing to stress their individual assets while also contributing to dynastic legacy?


Kate and Cally break down the politics and symbolism behind some of the best-known Tudor symbols, including the famous Tudor Rose, to illustrate the importance of selling yourself as a queen.


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]]> How did the Tudors launch one of the best marketing campaigns in English royal history? What were the political strategies behind choosing a royal symbol? How did our queens choose their symbols, managing to stress their individual assets while also contributing to dynastic legacy?


Kate and Cally break down the politics and symbolism behind some of the best-known Tudor symbols, including the famous Tudor Rose, to illustrate the importance of selling yourself as a queen.


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]]> My Crown Am I My Crown Am I Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:41:24 GMT 40:12 68c6b7f26078db920173a12b false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s6e1 68c6b7f26078db920173a12b 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s6e1 full 6 1 Our six queens married into the Tudor Dynasty, one of the most well-known royal families in history. How did the Tudors become so famous? How did they cultivate such a lasting image for themselves? And how did our queens contribute to this dynastic success?


In this Series 6 premiere, Kate and Cally introduce you to the image-building, political consciousness, and paranoia that created the Tudor Dynasty, and the ways in which our queens were expected to contribute to the royal "brand."


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]]> Our six queens married into the Tudor Dynasty, one of the most well-known royal families in history. How did the Tudors become so famous? How did they cultivate such a lasting image for themselves? And how did our queens contribute to this dynastic success?


In this Series 6 premiere, Kate and Cally introduce you to the image-building, political consciousness, and paranoia that created the Tudor Dynasty, and the ways in which our queens were expected to contribute to the royal "brand."


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]]> Series 6: Dynasty Series 6: Dynasty Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:05:31 GMT 6:47 68b5c44bbcceee620d5373b6 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/series6preview 68b5c44bbcceee620d5373b6 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 series6preview full 6

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]]> Six Queens Live! Series 5 Recap Six Queens Live! Series 5 Recap Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:24:00 GMT 1:25:13 67c5f3c0d44a2674cd0a9f57 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e12 67c5f3c0d44a2674cd0a9f57 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e12 full 5 12 Series 5 has come to an end, so Kate and Cally are on Instagram Live chatting all things Court: what we've learned, favorite episodes, series highlights, and audience questions. You'll also get a preview of the upcoming Series 6, plus the projects happening in the "off season."


Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 2 March 2025.

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]]> Series 5 has come to an end, so Kate and Cally are on Instagram Live chatting all things Court: what we've learned, favorite episodes, series highlights, and audience questions. You'll also get a preview of the upcoming Series 6, plus the projects happening in the "off season."


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]]> Expert Opinions: The Art of Queenly Portraits with Dr. Emma Cahill Marron Expert Opinions: The Art of Queenly Portraits with Dr. Emma Cahill Marron Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:01:00 GMT 41:44 67ba40f0c665638d47b1f153 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e11 67ba40f0c665638d47b1f153 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e11 full 5 11 How did queens use art to further their politics? What hidden meanings lurk behind every portrait of Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Katherine Parr? How did foreign brides, like Katherine of Aragon, use art to display their global power and connections? Why was patronage of artists so important at the Tudor court?


To conclude our Court season, Kate and Cally are speaking with art historian Dr. Emma Cahill Marron about the many ways in which image, power, and queenship are irrevocably linked.

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]]> How did queens use art to further their politics? What hidden meanings lurk behind every portrait of Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Katherine Parr? How did foreign brides, like Katherine of Aragon, use art to display their global power and connections? Why was patronage of artists so important at the Tudor court?


To conclude our Court season, Kate and Cally are speaking with art historian Dr. Emma Cahill Marron about the many ways in which image, power, and queenship are irrevocably linked.

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]]> A Tale of Two Queens A Tale of Two Queens Sun, 05 Jan 2025 13:01:31 GMT 38:54 6779dd7ba1ad7348ebe0b499 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e10 6779dd7ba1ad7348ebe0b499 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e10 full 5 10 In the twenty-first century, we all acknowledge the drama of having six queens at a court, but how did the Tudor court react to it all? Did any of our queens ever have to confront her predecessor or replacement? What courtly etiquette existed to make such a confrontation as civil as possible?


For a little New Year's treat, Kate and Cally are exploring one of the most awkward encounters ever at the Tudor court: New Year 1541, when Anne of Cleves returned to court after her annulment. How did she and Katherine Howard navigate the difficult task of saving face, making nice, delivering their political messages, and having a happy new year?


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]]> In the twenty-first century, we all acknowledge the drama of having six queens at a court, but how did the Tudor court react to it all? Did any of our queens ever have to confront her predecessor or replacement? What courtly etiquette existed to make such a confrontation as civil as possible?


For a little New Year's treat, Kate and Cally are exploring one of the most awkward encounters ever at the Tudor court: New Year 1541, when Anne of Cleves returned to court after her annulment. How did she and Katherine Howard navigate the difficult task of saving face, making nice, delivering their political messages, and having a happy new year?


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]]> Six Queens on Screen: The Mirror and the Light (Part Three) Six Queens on Screen: The Mirror and the Light (Part Three) Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:21:53 GMT 25:46 67780046598149a3f9e4f689 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e17 67780046598149a3f9e4f689 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e17 full 17 The Mirror and the Light, based on the novel by Hilary Mantel, is the sequel series to 2015's BBC drama Wolf Hall. Kate and Cally have waited ten years for their favorite period drama to return and, so far, it has not disappointed! Join us as we unpack all the Tudor politics, courtly drama, and on-screen depictions of five of our six queens.


In this last installment, Kate and Cally are discussing the show's final two episodes, which detail the drama surrounding Anne of Cleves's marriage and Thomas Cromwell's subsequent downfall. How did the portrayal of marriage negotiations help us to understand Anne's situation a little better? Did the show do Anne justice? Was Katherine Howard's brief appearance as interesting as it could have been? And did the show's final scene, the execution of Thomas Cromwell, live up to expectations?


Listeners should note that the second half of the episode contains some mild descriptions of violence.


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]]> The Mirror and the Light, based on the novel by Hilary Mantel, is the sequel series to 2015's BBC drama Wolf Hall. Kate and Cally have waited ten years for their favorite period drama to return and, so far, it has not disappointed! Join us as we unpack all the Tudor politics, courtly drama, and on-screen depictions of five of our six queens.


In this last installment, Kate and Cally are discussing the show's final two episodes, which detail the drama surrounding Anne of Cleves's marriage and Thomas Cromwell's subsequent downfall. How did the portrayal of marriage negotiations help us to understand Anne's situation a little better? Did the show do Anne justice? Was Katherine Howard's brief appearance as interesting as it could have been? And did the show's final scene, the execution of Thomas Cromwell, live up to expectations?


Listeners should note that the second half of the episode contains some mild descriptions of violence.


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]]> Six Queens on Screen: The Mirror and the Light (Part Two) Six Queens on Screen: The Mirror and the Light (Part Two) Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:35 GMT 23:49 675b5d4f65cf55f44742d0f9 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e16 675b5d4f65cf55f44742d0f9 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e16 full 16 The Mirror and the Light, based on the novel by Hilary Mantel, is the sequel series to 2015's BBC drama Wolf Hall. Kate and Cally have waited ten years for their favorite period drama to return and, so far, it has not disappointed! Join us as we unpack all the Tudor politics, courtly drama, and on-screen depictions of five of our six queens.


Kate and Cally watched the first few episodes and are excited to talk about the show's depiction of Jane Seymour, a queen not often seen on screen. How does this version of Jane compare to her previous, often brief and lackluster, drama appearances? How do the writers and actors portray Jane's transformation from courtier to queen to politician?


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]]> The Mirror and the Light, based on the novel by Hilary Mantel, is the sequel series to 2015's BBC drama Wolf Hall. Kate and Cally have waited ten years for their favorite period drama to return and, so far, it has not disappointed! Join us as we unpack all the Tudor politics, courtly drama, and on-screen depictions of five of our six queens.


Kate and Cally watched the first few episodes and are excited to talk about the show's depiction of Jane Seymour, a queen not often seen on screen. How does this version of Jane compare to her previous, often brief and lackluster, drama appearances? How do the writers and actors portray Jane's transformation from courtier to queen to politician?


A note to some viewers: while this drama is currently airing in the UK, it is not available in many other countries worldwide. If you don't want spoilers, it's probably best to avoid this episode!

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]]> Six Queens on Screen: The Mirror and the Light (Part One) Six Queens on Screen: The Mirror and the Light (Part One) Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:33:08 GMT 25:09 673f44a45eb1556c52a255bb false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e15 673f44a45eb1556c52a255bb 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e15 full 15 The Mirror and the Light, based on the novel by Hilary Mantel, is the sequel series to 2015's BBC drama Wolf Hall. Kate and Cally have waited ten years for their favorite period drama to return and, so far, it has not disappointed! Join us as we unpack all the Tudor politics, courtly drama, and on-screen depictions of five of our six queens.


In this installment, Kate and Cally react to the premiere episode of Mirror and the Light, discuss the "franchise's" impact on Tudor drama, and consider the legacies of the two queens whose deaths haunt this episode. How did the portrayal of Princess Mary affect our views of her mother, Katherine of Aragon? How did the main character, Thomas Cromwell, emotionally react to the aftermath of Anne Boleyn's execution?


A note to some viewers: while this drama is currently airing in the UK, it is not available in many other countries worldwide. If you don't want to spoilers, it's probably best to avoid this episode!

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]]> The Mirror and the Light, based on the novel by Hilary Mantel, is the sequel series to 2015's BBC drama Wolf Hall. Kate and Cally have waited ten years for their favorite period drama to return and, so far, it has not disappointed! Join us as we unpack all the Tudor politics, courtly drama, and on-screen depictions of five of our six queens.


In this installment, Kate and Cally react to the premiere episode of Mirror and the Light, discuss the "franchise's" impact on Tudor drama, and consider the legacies of the two queens whose deaths haunt this episode. How did the portrayal of Princess Mary affect our views of her mother, Katherine of Aragon? How did the main character, Thomas Cromwell, emotionally react to the aftermath of Anne Boleyn's execution?


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]]> Six Queens on Screen: Firebrand Six Queens on Screen: Firebrand Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:35:34 GMT 49:08 66f00f172325618a8ba3a9f9 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e14 66f00f172325618a8ba3a9f9 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e14 full 14 It's an entire film about the life of Katherine Parr and it's finally here! Kate and Cally, joined by special guest Bonnie from The Queen Katherine Parr Society, are reviewing Firebrand (2023), which finally hit international cinemas this month. The film gives an intimate and harrowing look at Katherine's queenship and the Tudor court in the final years of Henry VIII's reign.


What was it like to see Katherine on the big screen? Did the filmmakers do her justice? How was the danger of Katherine's world portrayed, including her volatile relationship with Henry? And as for the film's shocking conclusion: is complete historical accuracy necessary in a major film like this, or should we just be happy that Katherine is getting her big moment in the spotlight?


LISTENERS SHOULD NOTE that Firebrand contains themes of domestic abuse, torture, and political violence, all of which are mentioned in our review. Additionally, if you haven't seen the film and want to avoid any spoilers, please avoid Part 2 of the episode!


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]]> It's an entire film about the life of Katherine Parr and it's finally here! Kate and Cally, joined by special guest Bonnie from The Queen Katherine Parr Society, are reviewing Firebrand (2023), which finally hit international cinemas this month. The film gives an intimate and harrowing look at Katherine's queenship and the Tudor court in the final years of Henry VIII's reign.


What was it like to see Katherine on the big screen? Did the filmmakers do her justice? How was the danger of Katherine's world portrayed, including her volatile relationship with Henry? And as for the film's shocking conclusion: is complete historical accuracy necessary in a major film like this, or should we just be happy that Katherine is getting her big moment in the spotlight?


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]]> Six Queens Live! Third Birthday Party Six Queens Live! Third Birthday Party Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:25:00 GMT 1:34:41 66ec424cb26c8472effd93e3 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/six-queens-live-third-birthday-party 66ec424cb26c8472effd93e3 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 six-queens-live-third-birthday-party full 13 Come celebrate the third anniversary of Six Queens Podcast! Kate and Cally host a chat on Instagram Live, reflecting on how far the show has come in three years and answering audience questions.


Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 14 September 2024.


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]]> Come celebrate the third anniversary of Six Queens Podcast! Kate and Cally host a chat on Instagram Live, reflecting on how far the show has come in three years and answering audience questions.


Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 14 September 2024.


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]]> Clothes Make the Queen Clothes Make the Queen Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:29:45 GMT 45:46 66dd8aaade11dad7bd3916d2 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e9 66dd8aaade11dad7bd3916d2 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e9 full 5 9 How did our queens use clothing and jewelry to shape their public personas? What did their fashion choices say about their political agendas? How was the Tudor court influenced by the style of a queen? And what can we learn about our queens through the jewelry collection that they all shared?


In perhaps our most fun episode yet, Kate and Cally are discussing the fashion and jewelry of our six queens: the expensive fabrics and gems that denote their queenly status, the political messages hidden beneath headdresses and brooches, and the differences in styles throughout their six queenships.


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]]> How did our queens use clothing and jewelry to shape their public personas? What did their fashion choices say about their political agendas? How was the Tudor court influenced by the style of a queen? And what can we learn about our queens through the jewelry collection that they all shared?


In perhaps our most fun episode yet, Kate and Cally are discussing the fashion and jewelry of our six queens: the expensive fabrics and gems that denote their queenly status, the political messages hidden beneath headdresses and brooches, and the differences in styles throughout their six queenships.


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]]> Pastime With Good Company Pastime With Good Company Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:03:21 GMT 39:24 66caa6c32ebc43485109dc65 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e8 66caa6c32ebc43485109dc65 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e8 full 5 8 What did our six queens do for fun at the Tudor court? How did popular pastimes like dancing, singing, playing instruments, playing sports, jousting, and hunting allow courtiers to show off their political savvy? How is entertainment often tied to danger, excitement, and violence? And which came first, the fun or the politics?!


In this episode, Kate and Cally will introduce you to a variety of Tudor pastimes that really show how vibrant and dangerous the court of Henry VIII was.


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]]> What did our six queens do for fun at the Tudor court? How did popular pastimes like dancing, singing, playing instruments, playing sports, jousting, and hunting allow courtiers to show off their political savvy? How is entertainment often tied to danger, excitement, and violence? And which came first, the fun or the politics?!


In this episode, Kate and Cally will introduce you to a variety of Tudor pastimes that really show how vibrant and dangerous the court of Henry VIII was.


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]]> De Amore De Amore Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:03:26 GMT 43:22 66b84626a20d945cbc1d1acf false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e7 66b84626a20d945cbc1d1acf 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e7 full 5 7 We can't discuss the Tudor court without mentioning the performance of "courtly love" amongst the men, women, kings and queens. What was it? What were the rules? Why was it such a fun game for courtiers to play? And what happened when people, especially our queens, took everything too far?


Kate and Cally are discussing how these odd, messy games of love contributed to the unique culture of the Tudor court...and the downfalls of two of our queens.


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]]> We can't discuss the Tudor court without mentioning the performance of "courtly love" amongst the men, women, kings and queens. What was it? What were the rules? Why was it such a fun game for courtiers to play? And what happened when people, especially our queens, took everything too far?


Kate and Cally are discussing how these odd, messy games of love contributed to the unique culture of the Tudor court...and the downfalls of two of our queens.


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]]> Honourable Mentions: Jane Parker Honourable Mentions: Jane Parker Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:41 GMT 51:50 66a5c52c70177ec184d5a5fe false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e6 66a5c52c70177ec184d5a5fe 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e6 full 5 6 "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. To help us learn more about the lives of ladies-in-waiting at the Tudor court, Kate and Cally are doing a deep dive on one of the court's most notorious women: Jane Parker Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford. Lady-in-waiting to five of our six queens, Anne Boleyn's sister-in-law, and keeper of secrets...until it cost her her life.


What do we actually know about Jane's life? How did royal service shape her life? Does she deserve her scandalous reputation? And how does historiography shape our perceptions of historical figures?


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]]> "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. To help us learn more about the lives of ladies-in-waiting at the Tudor court, Kate and Cally are doing a deep dive on one of the court's most notorious women: Jane Parker Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford. Lady-in-waiting to five of our six queens, Anne Boleyn's sister-in-law, and keeper of secrets...until it cost her her life.


What do we actually know about Jane's life? How did royal service shape her life? Does she deserve her scandalous reputation? And how does historiography shape our perceptions of historical figures?


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]]> Certain Ladies in Her Chamber Certain Ladies in Her Chamber Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:19:42 GMT 40:42 6693c260ade4ffab3e0997cb false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e5 6693c260ade4ffab3e0997cb 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e5 full 5 5 Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. For their final stop, they’re entering our queens’ inner circle and introducing you to the ladies-in-waiting.


Who were these women and what did they do? What were the expectations for royal service? How was a queen responsible for the reputation of her household? And how did the dangers of the Tudor court force some women to choose between loyalty and their lives?


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]]> Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. For their final stop, they’re entering our queens’ inner circle and introducing you to the ladies-in-waiting.


Who were these women and what did they do? What were the expectations for royal service? How was a queen responsible for the reputation of her household? And how did the dangers of the Tudor court force some women to choose between loyalty and their lives?


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]]> Such is the Stir and Bustle Such is the Stir and Bustle Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:08:31 GMT 45:23 66814ac0da59509cba734b68 false https://sixqueenspod.substack.com/ 66814ac0da59509cba734b68 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e4 full 5 4 Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. In this episode, they’re discussing all the people who, behind the scenes, did the work to make our queens’ lives possible: the household staff.


How was a Tudor queen’s household organized? What was the social hierarchy like? Did the “everyday people” at court gain any political power or advantages? How do we know about their lives at all? And what examples of diversity, even in small amounts, can we see on display at court?


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]]> Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. In this episode, they’re discussing all the people who, behind the scenes, did the work to make our queens’ lives possible: the household staff.


How was a Tudor queen’s household organized? What was the social hierarchy like? Did the “everyday people” at court gain any political power or advantages? How do we know about their lives at all? And what examples of diversity, even in small amounts, can we see on display at court?


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]]> Haddest Thou Been Not So Proud Haddest Thou Been Not So Proud Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:00:44 GMT 53:20 666e3f094e0b60001226a43d false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e3 666e3f094e0b60001226a43d 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e3 full 5 3 Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. Next, they'll be discussing the fathers and siblings who rose to power with our queens, especially the Boleyn, Seymour, and Parr families.


How did the elevation of an English queen benefit her family? Did the politics of her family influence her rise? How did the family members make names for themselves? And were our queens active participants in these political games, or were they just a vehicle for their families’ ambitions?


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]]> Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. Next, they'll be discussing the fathers and siblings who rose to power with our queens, especially the Boleyn, Seymour, and Parr families.


How did the elevation of an English queen benefit her family? Did the politics of her family influence her rise? How did the family members make names for themselves? And were our queens active participants in these political games, or were they just a vehicle for their families’ ambitions?


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]]> Through Regal Blood Through Regal Blood Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:52:19 GMT 46:10 665c7912413fbf0012d09122 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e2 665c7912413fbf0012d09122 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e2 full 5 2 Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. First, they'll be discussing the people who it all revolves around: the royal family.


What was the royal hierarchy of court? What power struggles emerged within that hierarchy? How did a person's royal blood and lineage matter? And how did our queens enforce their own political power against those who could challenge their positions?


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]]> Kate and Cally are going on a who's-who tour of the Tudor court. First, they'll be discussing the people who it all revolves around: the royal family.


What was the royal hierarchy of court? What power struggles emerged within that hierarchy? How did a person's royal blood and lineage matter? And how did our queens enforce their own political power against those who could challenge their positions?


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]]> Why Come Ye Not to Court? Why Come Ye Not to Court? Sun, 19 May 2024 12:25:58 GMT 47:50 6649efd78318220012e1015e false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s5e1 6649efd78318220012e1015e 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s5e1 full 5 1 What is "court"? Where is court? Who's there? And what did the Tudor court look like for our six queens?


Kate and Cally kick off Series 5: Court with an introduction to a political system, cultural center, and way of life for sixteenth century royalty.


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]]> What is "court"? Where is court? Who's there? And what did the Tudor court look like for our six queens?


Kate and Cally kick off Series 5: Court with an introduction to a political system, cultural center, and way of life for sixteenth century royalty.


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]]> Six Queens Live! Reunion Tour 2024 Six Queens Live! Reunion Tour 2024 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:40:26 GMT 1:26:29 660983ea3207c300177e4abb false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/six-queens-live-reunion-tour-2024 660983ea3207c300177e4abb 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 six-queens-live-reunion-tour-2024 full 12 After nearly five years apart, Kate and Cally reunited in the UK in March 2024. Hear all about their adventures at the National Portrait Gallery, Hans Holbein exhibition, Ludlow Castle, and Peterborough Cathedral. You'll also get a preview of what's coming up in late Spring 2024.


Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 29 March 2024.

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]]> After nearly five years apart, Kate and Cally reunited in the UK in March 2024. Hear all about their adventures at the National Portrait Gallery, Hans Holbein exhibition, Ludlow Castle, and Peterborough Cathedral. You'll also get a preview of what's coming up in late Spring 2024.


Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 29 March 2024.

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]]> I Seek to Hold the Wind I Seek to Hold the Wind Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:13:26 GMT 28:53 65cc49e2e2c7920016a08f50 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s00e11 65cc49e2e2c7920016a08f50 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s00e11 full 11 Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with a deep-dive into Tudor love poetry, specifically the sonnet "Whoso List to Hunt" written by Sir Thomas Wyatt. Read it and follow along here.


Legend says that Wyatt was in love with Anne Boleyn and wrote this poem about his unrequited, unsuccessful love for her. Is there any truth in the legend? Did Anne's flirtations inspire groundbreaking poetry? And what does the poem tell us about love and romance at the Tudor court?

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]]> Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with a deep-dive into Tudor love poetry, specifically the sonnet "Whoso List to Hunt" written by Sir Thomas Wyatt. Read it and follow along here.


Legend says that Wyatt was in love with Anne Boleyn and wrote this poem about his unrequited, unsuccessful love for her. Is there any truth in the legend? Did Anne's flirtations inspire groundbreaking poetry? And what does the poem tell us about love and romance at the Tudor court?

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]]> Six Queens Live! Series 4 Recap Six Queens Live! Series 4 Recap Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:29:01 GMT 1:30:01 65b7e05d124cd20018077d8d false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e11 65b7e05d124cd20018077d8d 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e11 full 4 11 Kate and Cally take to Instagram Live to recap the Motherhood series, share some personal highlights, discuss some topics that weren't addressed in the main episodes, answer audience questions, and preview what's to come in 2024.


Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 26 January 2024. Viewers should be advised that the live show contains references to topics that may be disturbing to some listeners, including miscarriage/pregnancy loss and childbirth.

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]]> Kate and Cally take to Instagram Live to recap the Motherhood series, share some personal highlights, discuss some topics that weren't addressed in the main episodes, answer audience questions, and preview what's to come in 2024.


Partially-edited recording of a live broadcast streamed 26 January 2024. Viewers should be advised that the live show contains references to topics that may be disturbing to some listeners, including miscarriage/pregnancy loss and childbirth.

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]]> Honourable Mentions: Bessie Blount Honourable Mentions: Bessie Blount Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:20:50 GMT 53:00 65ad1a33ab42650015fc41df false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e10 65ad1a33ab42650015fc41df 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e10 full 4 10 "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. To end Series 4, "Motherhood," Kate and Cally are discussing the most infamous mother at the Tudor court: Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount, the mother of Henry VIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child.


Who was Bessie? How did her relationship with the King begin? How was her fate impacted by the chaotic, confusing politics of the Great Matter? And how did Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn interact with their husband's mistress and the child she bore?

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]]> "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. To end Series 4, "Motherhood," Kate and Cally are discussing the most infamous mother at the Tudor court: Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount, the mother of Henry VIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child.


Who was Bessie? How did her relationship with the King begin? How was her fate impacted by the chaotic, confusing politics of the Great Matter? And how did Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn interact with their husband's mistress and the child she bore?

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]]> Six Queens on Screen: The Private Life of Henry VIII Six Queens on Screen: The Private Life of Henry VIII Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:01:24 GMT 51:04 65909d0e5886b00016d410dc false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/six-queens-on-screen-the-private-life-of-henry-viii 65909d0e5886b00016d410dc 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 six-queens-on-screen-the-private-life-of-henry-viii full 10 To celebrate the holiday season, Kate and Cally get cozy with a black-and-white classic: The Private Life of Henry VIII, made in 1933. It's the first "talkie" film featuring the Tudor period and our queens, telling the story of Henry VIII's quest to find "the perfect wife."


How did the on-screen portrayals of our queens meet expectations? What was surprising? Do all the familiar dramatic tropes apply to such an old film? And what were the small details that really brought the Tudor court to life?



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]]> To celebrate the holiday season, Kate and Cally get cozy with a black-and-white classic: The Private Life of Henry VIII, made in 1933. It's the first "talkie" film featuring the Tudor period and our queens, telling the story of Henry VIII's quest to find "the perfect wife."


How did the on-screen portrayals of our queens meet expectations? What was surprising? Do all the familiar dramatic tropes apply to such an old film? And what were the small details that really brought the Tudor court to life?



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]]> No Queen but My Mother No Queen but My Mother Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:12:34 GMT 44:54 657f0fe3ce5d430017b7ae5b false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e9 657f0fe3ce5d430017b7ae5b 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e9 full 4 9 Three of our queens were the mothers of English monarchs, in addition to being married to one. How did they view their children as the legacies of their reigns and ambitions? And how did the children honor their mothers' memories once on the throne?


In the final episode of "Motherhood," Kate and Cally explore the ways in which Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I remembered their mothers and, in some cases, vindicated their complicated legacies.

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]]> Three of our queens were the mothers of English monarchs, in addition to being married to one. How did they view their children as the legacies of their reigns and ambitions? And how did the children honor their mothers' memories once on the throne?


In the final episode of "Motherhood," Kate and Cally explore the ways in which Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I remembered their mothers and, in some cases, vindicated their complicated legacies.

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]]> Like Another Mother Like Another Mother Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:48:50 GMT 46:29 6575cfd26534e20012389e4a false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e8 6575cfd26534e20012389e4a 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e8 full 4 8 Five of our queens were stepmothers to Henry VIII's children. How did they approach this complicated family dynamic? Did the politics and etiquette of court affect the relationships between stepmother and stepchildren?


Kate and Cally discuss the complicated relationships between our queens and their royal stepchildren: Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward.

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]]> Five of our queens were stepmothers to Henry VIII's children. How did they approach this complicated family dynamic? Did the politics and etiquette of court affect the relationships between stepmother and stepchildren?


Kate and Cally discuss the complicated relationships between our queens and their royal stepchildren: Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward.

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]]> Much Comfort and Encouragement Much Comfort and Encouragement Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:14:43 GMT 40:58 655918f65c5f6900121250f0 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e7 655918f65c5f6900121250f0 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e7 full 4 7 How did queens embrace the responsibility of educating their children, especially their daughters? How did they assert their own political power through raising and shaping their children?


Kate and Cally are devoting two episodes to discussing education, one of the most important components of motherhood for our six queens. On this episode, they celebrate the ways in which Katherine Parr championed the education of her stepchildren, especially Elizabeth.

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]]> How did queens embrace the responsibility of educating their children, especially their daughters? How did they assert their own political power through raising and shaping their children?


Kate and Cally are devoting two episodes to discussing education, one of the most important components of motherhood for our six queens. On this episode, they celebrate the ways in which Katherine Parr championed the education of her stepchildren, especially Elizabeth.

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]]> Education of a Christian Woman Education of a Christian Woman Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:02:39 GMT 37:41 6546ea738ceeda00128bef9b false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e6 6546ea738ceeda00128bef9b 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e6 full 4 6 How did queens embrace the responsibility of educating their children, especially their daughters? How did they assert their own political power through raising and shaping their children?


Kate and Cally are devoting two episodes to discussing education, one of the most important components of motherhood for our six queens. On this episode, they'll examine the progressive (for its time) education of Princess Mary, commissioned and championed by her mother, Katharine of Aragon.

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]]> How did queens embrace the responsibility of educating their children, especially their daughters? How did they assert their own political power through raising and shaping their children?


Kate and Cally are devoting two episodes to discussing education, one of the most important components of motherhood for our six queens. On this episode, they'll examine the progressive (for its time) education of Princess Mary, commissioned and championed by her mother, Katharine of Aragon.

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]]> Them That Bring Us Up Them That Bring Us Up Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:34:37 GMT 38:48 6532d94e1304700012d23cf8 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e5 6532d94e1304700012d23cf8 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e5 full 4 5 Who was in charge of raising a royal baby? How did nurses and governesses assume a maternal role in the lives of their charges?


Kate and Cally investigate the royal nursery to reveal the interesting lives of wet nurses and governesses, especially how they interacted with (and advocated for) Katharine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn and their children.

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]]> Who was in charge of raising a royal baby? How did nurses and governesses assume a maternal role in the lives of their charges?


Kate and Cally investigate the royal nursery to reveal the interesting lives of wet nurses and governesses, especially how they interacted with (and advocated for) Katharine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn and their children.

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]]> Mingled My Joy With Bitterness Mingled My Joy With Bitterness Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:55:43 GMT 45:54 6522a6cf77886c001132bb62 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e4 6522a6cf77886c001132bb62 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e4 full 4 4 Four of our six queens experienced the ordeal of childbirth. What did that process look like? What were the dangers that, ultimately, resulted in the deaths of two of those queens?


Kate and Cally talk childbirth, the beginning of motherhood for so many women, and unpack the sweeping phrase "death in childbirth" to reveal the experiences of Jane Seymour and Katherine Parr. Listeners should be aware that this episode contains some adult content and mildly graphic descriptions of childbirth.


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]]> Four of our six queens experienced the ordeal of childbirth. What did that process look like? What were the dangers that, ultimately, resulted in the deaths of two of those queens?


Kate and Cally talk childbirth, the beginning of motherhood for so many women, and unpack the sweeping phrase "death in childbirth" to reveal the experiences of Jane Seymour and Katherine Parr. Listeners should be aware that this episode contains some adult content and mildly graphic descriptions of childbirth.


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]]> Likely Enough to Bear Children Likely Enough to Bear Children Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:01:42 GMT 40:50 651033373f9a4f0011060d5f false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s4e3 651033373f9a4f0011060d5f 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s4e3 full 4 3 What was the experience of pregnancy like for Early Modern noblewomen? How did expectations of fertility govern their lives and marriages? What medical "tips and tricks" did women follow to get and stay pregnant? And how did the stress of being Henry VIII's queen affect his wives' pregnancies?


In this episode, Kate and Cally discuss the first step to motherhood for our six queens: conception and pregnancy.


Listeners should be aware that this episode contains MATURE CONTENT and discussions of topics that some viewers may find uncomfortable. In particular, a discussion of miscarriage that takes place between 26:25 and 30:22.

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]]> What was the experience of pregnancy like for Early Modern noblewomen? How did expectations of fertility govern their lives and marriages? What medical "tips and tricks" did women follow to get and stay pregnant? And how did the stress of being Henry VIII's queen affect his wives' pregnancies?


In this episode, Kate and Cally discuss the first step to motherhood for our six queens: conception and pregnancy.


Listeners should be aware that this episode contains MATURE CONTENT and discussions of topics that some viewers may find uncomfortable. In particular, a discussion of miscarriage that takes place between 26:25 and 30:22.

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]]> <![CDATA[Do Not Forsake Your Mother's Teachings]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:13:00 GMT 26:33 64fdc0dc8fff5f001196eaf3 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/do-not-forsake-your-mothers-teachings 64fdc0dc8fff5f001196eaf3 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 do-not-forsake-your-mothers-teachings full 4 2 What did "motherhood" look like in Early Modern noble households? What were the social expectations for birthing and raising children? How were our six queens' views of motherhood influenced by the world around them?


Kate and Cally introduce the topic for Series 4, "Motherhood," by examining the lives, legacies, and influence of six special women: the mothers of our six queens!

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]]> What did "motherhood" look like in Early Modern noble households? What were the social expectations for birthing and raising children? How were our six queens' views of motherhood influenced by the world around them?


Kate and Cally introduce the topic for Series 4, "Motherhood," by examining the lives, legacies, and influence of six special women: the mothers of our six queens!

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]]> Honourable Mentions: Margaret Beaufort Honourable Mentions: Margaret Beaufort Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:57:13 GMT 36:39 64eb482af8a6d80011be355e false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/honourable-mentions-margaret-beaufort 64eb482af8a6d80011be355e 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 honourable-mentions-margaret-beaufort full 4 1 "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. To kick off Series 4: Motherhood, Kate and Cally are celebrating the "mother of the Tudor dynasty," Margaret Beaufort.


As the mother of Henry VII, how did Margaret help to establish the Tudor dynasty? How did her "overbearing" ways impact politics and courtly life? How did her descendants learn from her example? And was it all influenced by Margaret's experiences during the Wars of the Roses?

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]]> "Honourable Mentions" is a series that honours the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. To kick off Series 4: Motherhood, Kate and Cally are celebrating the "mother of the Tudor dynasty," Margaret Beaufort.


As the mother of Henry VII, how did Margaret help to establish the Tudor dynasty? How did her "overbearing" ways impact politics and courtly life? How did her descendants learn from her example? And was it all influenced by Margaret's experiences during the Wars of the Roses?

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]]> Six Queens Live! Series 4 Preview Six Queens Live! Series 4 Preview Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:30:23 GMT 1:21:58 64bfea90dc471e0011e1cf36 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s0e9 64bfea90dc471e0011e1cf36 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s0e9 full 9 On their first ever live show, Kate and Cally give a preview of Series 4, share some behind-the-scenes tidbits, and answer audience questions.


Partially-edited recording of a broadcast streamed 22 July 2023.

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]]> On their first ever live show, Kate and Cally give a preview of Series 4, share some behind-the-scenes tidbits, and answer audience questions.


Partially-edited recording of a broadcast streamed 22 July 2023.

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]]> The Queen is to be Crowned on the Same Day as the King The Queen is to be Crowned on the Same Day as the King Thu, 11 May 2023 16:13:17 GMT 42:22 645d141bc7168c0011baff34 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/the-queen-is-to-be-crowned-on-the-same-day-as-the-king 645d141bc7168c0011baff34 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 the-queen-is-to-be-crowned-on-the-same-day-as-the-king full 8 Kate and Cally reflect on the history-making coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023. How did it compare to coronations of the past? What elements were the same and what were modernised? And does studying history cause us to set unrealistic expectations for ritual and ceremony in the twenty-first century?


To answer these questions and to see how the ceremony has changed over time, Kate and Cally take a look at the coronation of Katherine of Aragon and Henry VIII, who participated in many of the same rituals together in June 1509.


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]]> Kate and Cally reflect on the history-making coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023. How did it compare to coronations of the past? What elements were the same and what were modernised? And does studying history cause us to set unrealistic expectations for ritual and ceremony in the twenty-first century?


To answer these questions and to see how the ceremony has changed over time, Kate and Cally take a look at the coronation of Katherine of Aragon and Henry VIII, who participated in many of the same rituals together in June 1509.


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]]> Expert Opinions: Anna, Duchess of Cleves with Heather Darsie Expert Opinions: Anna, Duchess of Cleves with Heather Darsie Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:49:07 GMT 27:30 64453753510ea8001158be8a false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/expert-opinions-anna-duchess-of-cleves-with-heather-darsie 64453753510ea8001158be8a 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 expert-opinions-anna-duchess-of-cleves-with-heather-darsie full 3 11 Within English history, she's known as "Anne," the queen whose lack of beauty and charm led to the hasty annulment of her marriage. But behind all of those stories is Anna, a Duchess of Cleves and member of a powerful German family. What can we learn about Anna's origins by examining her life through its German context? How was her life influenced by the politics and religion of her family? By examining German history and sources, can we get closer to the truth of her life?


To answer their questions and learn more about the origins of Anna of Cleves, Kate and Cally interview historian and author Heather Darsie, whose research seeks to restore her into her own national narrative.

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]]> Within English history, she's known as "Anne," the queen whose lack of beauty and charm led to the hasty annulment of her marriage. But behind all of those stories is Anna, a Duchess of Cleves and member of a powerful German family. What can we learn about Anna's origins by examining her life through its German context? How was her life influenced by the politics and religion of her family? By examining German history and sources, can we get closer to the truth of her life?


To answer their questions and learn more about the origins of Anna of Cleves, Kate and Cally interview historian and author Heather Darsie, whose research seeks to restore her into her own national narrative.

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]]> Honourable Mentions: Elizabeth of York Honourable Mentions: Elizabeth of York Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:38:58 GMT 41:04 6404a98002a1ce001165a476 false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s3e10 6404a98002a1ce001165a476 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s3e10 full 3 10 "Honourable Mentions" is a new series that honors the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. Every future series of Six Queens will give an Honourable Mention based on its theme, so it seemed fitting that "Origins" should honor the original Tudor consort: Elizabeth of York.


Kate and Cally introduce you to Elizabeth and her tumultuous world. How did she navigate the politics of the Wars of the Roses? How did she impact and contribute to the new Tudor dynasty? And how did her queenship inspire her son and future daughters in law?

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]]> "Honourable Mentions" is a new series that honors the lives of Tudor women who knew, aided, and impacted the lives of our six queens. Every future series of Six Queens will give an Honourable Mention based on its theme, so it seemed fitting that "Origins" should honor the original Tudor consort: Elizabeth of York.


Kate and Cally introduce you to Elizabeth and her tumultuous world. How did she navigate the politics of the Wars of the Roses? How did she impact and contribute to the new Tudor dynasty? And how did her queenship inspire her son and future daughters in law?

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]]> Renounce Utterly Mine Own Will Renounce Utterly Mine Own Will Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:15:16 GMT 44:04 63e8f474e7cacc0011e3711d false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s3e9 63e8f474e7cacc0011e3711d 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s3e9 full 3 9 Henry VIII is often remembered as the "most married" monarch in British history, but his sixth queen, Katherine Parr, was the most married consort. Who were her four husbands and how did she come to marry them? How did she, like so many women in the sixteenth century, use marriage for social advancement?


Series 3 concludes with a look at "the four husbands" of Katherine Parr: her life as a Northern noblewoman, the complications and freedoms of widowhood in the sixteenth century, and the ways in which Katherine honored her duty over her heart.


At the end of the episode, stay tuned for a sneak peek of Series 4!

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]]> Henry VIII is often remembered as the "most married" monarch in British history, but his sixth queen, Katherine Parr, was the most married consort. Who were her four husbands and how did she come to marry them? How did she, like so many women in the sixteenth century, use marriage for social advancement?


Series 3 concludes with a look at "the four husbands" of Katherine Parr: her life as a Northern noblewoman, the complications and freedoms of widowhood in the sixteenth century, and the ways in which Katherine honored her duty over her heart.


At the end of the episode, stay tuned for a sneak peek of Series 4!

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]]> The First Time That Ever His Grace Saw Her The First Time That Ever His Grace Saw Her Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:48:53 GMT 42:18 63d68754383afa00117a6e4d false https://shows.acast.com/six-queens/episodes/s3e8 63d68754383afa00117a6e4d 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 s3e8 full 3 8 Over the centuries, Katherine Howard has gained a reputation for having relationships before her queenship. What were the nature of these relationships? How did her flirtations get out of hand? And how did her mistakes threaten to follow her once she arrived at the Tudor court?


Kate and Cally take on the difficult task of discussing the origin story of Katherine's reign: what happened during her early teenage years, how she caught the eye of an aging king, and the traces of the real Katherine we can see underneath all the drama.


Listeners should be aware that this episode contains mature themes that may be unsettling. Part 1 contains a discussion of sexual assault. If you would like to avoid this discussion, which begins at the 11:58 time mark, you can skip ahead to Part 2 at 22:40.

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]]> Over the centuries, Katherine Howard has gained a reputation for having relationships before her queenship. What were the nature of these relationships? How did her flirtations get out of hand? And how did her mistakes threaten to follow her once she arrived at the Tudor court?


Kate and Cally take on the difficult task of discussing the origin story of Katherine's reign: what happened during her early teenage years, how she caught the eye of an aging king, and the traces of the real Katherine we can see underneath all the drama.


Listeners should be aware that this episode contains mature themes that may be unsettling. Part 1 contains a discussion of sexual assault. If you would like to avoid this discussion, which begins at the 11:58 time mark, you can skip ahead to Part 2 at 22:40.

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]]> Quietly and Without Ceremony Quietly and Without Ceremony Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:09:01 GMT 46:38 4d2a2b1b-4bf3-4d22-93e5-92ecd09080ff false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s3e7 63c86a36269266001106cd6f 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 7 Even though we imagine royal weddings as huge, glittering affairs, five of our six queens married Henry in small private ceremonies. Why? What are the backstories behind every wedding? What got each queen down the aisle? What sorts of vows did they have to make? And why are some more scandalous than others?

In this episode, Kate and Cally are inviting you to the weddings of Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr.

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]]> Even though we imagine royal weddings as huge, glittering affairs, five of our six queens married Henry in small private ceremonies. Why? What are the backstories behind every wedding? What got each queen down the aisle? What sorts of vows did they have to make? And why are some more scandalous than others?

In this episode, Kate and Cally are inviting you to the weddings of Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr.

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]]> I Like Her Not! I Like Her Not! Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:40:40 GMT 39:20 6e0488a3-dd96-48de-aa52-682e464a5368 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s3e6 63c86a36269266001106cd70 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 6 On New Years Day 1540, Anne of Cleves met her future husband for the first time...and we all know that Henry VIII wasn't pleased. What went wrong? How did the expectations of courtly love affect Henry's judgement of Anne? And is there any way to know Anne's thoughts and feelings on the matter?

In this episode, Kate and Cally try to determine how history (and Henry) have misjudged the embarassing events that led up to Anne and Henry's wedding.

Once again, we would like to apologize for the compromised audio quality of this episode.

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]]> On New Years Day 1540, Anne of Cleves met her future husband for the first time...and we all know that Henry VIII wasn't pleased. What went wrong? How did the expectations of courtly love affect Henry's judgement of Anne? And is there any way to know Anne's thoughts and feelings on the matter?

In this episode, Kate and Cally try to determine how history (and Henry) have misjudged the embarassing events that led up to Anne and Henry's wedding.

Once again, we would like to apologize for the compromised audio quality of this episode.

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]]> I Mind Not to Fix My Heart That Way I Mind Not to Fix My Heart That Way Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:17:43 GMT 42:13 c54642ef-ecbf-412a-91f4-0be57c441189 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s3e5 63c86a36269266001106cd71 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 5 After the death of Jane Seymour in 1537, Henry VIII spent two years searching for his fourth wife and queen. What can this search tell us about Henry's personal preferences? How did his less-than-stellar reputation preceed him? What were his advisors telling him to do? And what women became the objects of his affections? 

In this episode, Kate and Cally discuss the personal and political situations that brought Anne of Cleves onto the world stage.

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]]> After the death of Jane Seymour in 1537, Henry VIII spent two years searching for his fourth wife and queen. What can this search tell us about Henry's personal preferences? How did his less-than-stellar reputation preceed him? What were his advisors telling him to do? And what women became the objects of his affections? 

In this episode, Kate and Cally discuss the personal and political situations that brought Anne of Cleves onto the world stage.

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]]> Be Careful Not to Be Dull Be Careful Not to Be Dull Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:06:10 GMT 39:36 f798478f-2c56-4318-a5de-bd5c94e67c97 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s3e4 63c86a36269266001106cd72 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 4 How did Anne Boleyn's experiences abroad shape her? What did she learn from the refined, worldy, and sometimes dangerous court of France? How did her European education make her stand out at the English court, for better or worse?

Kate and Cally discuss Anne's teenage years in Europe and how a young, precocious girl might have been influenced by humanist thinking, religious reform, early forms of "feminism," art and music, and sexual politics. 

Please note that this episode contains some mature themes.

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]]> How did Anne Boleyn's experiences abroad shape her? What did she learn from the refined, worldy, and sometimes dangerous court of France? How did her European education make her stand out at the English court, for better or worse?

Kate and Cally discuss Anne's teenage years in Europe and how a young, precocious girl might have been influenced by humanist thinking, religious reform, early forms of "feminism," art and music, and sexual politics. 

Please note that this episode contains some mature themes.

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]]> Each Day My Troubles Increase Each Day My Troubles Increase Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:19:53 GMT 38:38 ac61fe70-d477-4ec4-9c33-303a442a6b07 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s3e3 63c86a36269266001106cd73 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 3 How did Katharine of Aragon spend her earliest years in England? What were the ramifications of her widowhood? And how did financial, political, and social problems help to shape her identity?

In this episode, Kate and Cally cover Katharine's final crawl to the throne of England: a white wedding, tragic death, social instability, arguing kings, and the young woman caught up in the middle of it all. 

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]]> How did Katharine of Aragon spend her earliest years in England? What were the ramifications of her widowhood? And how did financial, political, and social problems help to shape her identity?

In this episode, Kate and Cally cover Katharine's final crawl to the throne of England: a white wedding, tragic death, social instability, arguing kings, and the young woman caught up in the middle of it all. 

We would like to apologize for the compromised audio quality of this episode.

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]]> Waves So Fearfully Wrought Waves So Fearfully Wrought Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:23:47 GMT 34:48 56b7f918-4305-44d0-8a48-9d9c1ad76eaf false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s3e2 63c86a36269266001106cd74 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 2 What did it take to get a future queen to England? How important were marriage alliances to European politics? Was it hard for young women to leave their homes and step into their new roles? And what happens when it doesn’t go smoothly?

Kate and Cally follow the journeys of Katharine of Aragon and Anne of Cleves to England: the negotiations, travel, pageantry, and personalities.

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]]> What did it take to get a future queen to England? How important were marriage alliances to European politics? Was it hard for young women to leave their homes and step into their new roles? And what happens when it doesn’t go smoothly?

Kate and Cally follow the journeys of Katharine of Aragon and Anne of Cleves to England: the negotiations, travel, pageantry, and personalities.

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]]> In the Beginning In the Beginning Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:37:50 GMT 31:17 c1a15b00-35c8-46a7-a44f-72de9e56bc94 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s3e1 63c86a36269266001106cd75 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 1 When and where did our queens come into the world? What were their circumstances at birth? Who was born to be a queen and whose birthdays weren't even recorded?

The natural place to begin Series Three, "Origins," is a discussion of our queens' earliest years!

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]]> When and where did our queens come into the world? What were their circumstances at birth? Who was born to be a queen and whose birthdays weren't even recorded?

The natural place to begin Series Three, "Origins," is a discussion of our queens' earliest years!

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]]> Six Queens on Screen: Wolf Hall Six Queens on Screen: Wolf Hall Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:57:12 GMT 28:33 8af15408-2174-48a5-bbcc-4fed66a91eec false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s0e7 63c86a36269266001106cd81 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 7 Paying tribute to the late great Dame Hilary Mantel, Kate and Cally discuss the Wolf Hall novels and their 2015 television adaptation. The series tells the story of the Tudor court through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell: his rise to power, his work for Henry VIII, and his interactions with the first four of our queens, especially Anne Boleyn.

How was Mantel able to use fiction to fill gaps in the historical record? Are her portrayals of the Tudors fair? And how has this iconic work shaped Tudor drama as a whole?

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]]> Paying tribute to the late great Dame Hilary Mantel, Kate and Cally discuss the Wolf Hall novels and their 2015 television adaptation. The series tells the story of the Tudor court through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell: his rise to power, his work for Henry VIII, and his interactions with the first four of our queens, especially Anne Boleyn.

How was Mantel able to use fiction to fill gaps in the historical record? Are her portrayals of the Tudors fair? And how has this iconic work shaped Tudor drama as a whole?

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]]> Happy Birthday, Six Queens! Happy Birthday, Six Queens! Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:39:53 GMT 38:24 11d4df20-c97a-4a27-b7b9-6e03a36a664e false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s0e6 63c86a36269266001106cd82 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 6

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]]> Six Queens on Screen: Becoming Elizabeth Six Queens on Screen: Becoming Elizabeth Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:38:11 GMT 49:10 3d68e4ef-e01f-4da0-8e4c-29dfba8a8935 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s0e5 63c86a36269266001106cd83 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 5 Kate and Cally return to discuss what they've been watching all summer: the new series "Becoming Elizabeth" on STARZ. The drama depicts the teenage years of the future Queen Elizabeth I as she navigates the politics of the Tudor court. Our sixth queen, Katherine Parr, makes a rare screen appearance, and the legacies of other queens continue to influence the lives of their surviving children.  

What was good? What was...well, icky? Did the writers and actors do justice to our queens and the period in which they lived? And most importantly, what did Kate and Cally think of the COSTUMES?

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]]> Kate and Cally return to discuss what they've been watching all summer: the new series "Becoming Elizabeth" on STARZ. The drama depicts the teenage years of the future Queen Elizabeth I as she navigates the politics of the Tudor court. Our sixth queen, Katherine Parr, makes a rare screen appearance, and the legacies of other queens continue to influence the lives of their surviving children.  

What was good? What was...well, icky? Did the writers and actors do justice to our queens and the period in which they lived? And most importantly, what did Kate and Cally think of the COSTUMES?

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]]> That Most Holy Queen That Most Holy Queen Sun, 22 May 2022 11:40:42 GMT 36:00 5d3e76dc-e94d-415e-8804-404f41945c2f false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s2e7 63c86a36269266001106cd76 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 7 How were our queens remembered within the faiths they championed? Do we still remember their religious achievements today, or have they been neglected within popular imagination and culture?

In the Series 2 finale, Kate and Cally discuss the religious legacies (and potential martyrdoms) of Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Katherine Parr, all considered heroes of their faiths in the aftermath of the English Reformation.

Viewers should be aware that this episode contains a brief graphic description of human remains that some may find disturbing.

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]]> How were our queens remembered within the faiths they championed? Do we still remember their religious achievements today, or have they been neglected within popular imagination and culture?

In the Series 2 finale, Kate and Cally discuss the religious legacies (and potential martyrdoms) of Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Katherine Parr, all considered heroes of their faiths in the aftermath of the English Reformation.

Viewers should be aware that this episode contains a brief graphic description of human remains that some may find disturbing.

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]]> When Henry Comes Marching Home When Henry Comes Marching Home Sun, 08 May 2022 12:39:31 GMT 36:41 2d4ebfed-8b96-477a-afd2-3788d0e71e24 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s2e6 63c86a36269266001106cd77 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 6 What happened during the respective regencies of Katharine of Aragon and Katherine Parr? How did their times as Queens Regent shape Tudor history? And how did they embrace the traditionally masculine world of politics and war?   

In a quick break from talking about the English Reformation, Kate and Cally are turning their attention to war: specifically, the two French campaigns of Henry VIII's reign, when he left his wives in charge of England.   

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]]> What happened during the respective regencies of Katharine of Aragon and Katherine Parr? How did their times as Queens Regent shape Tudor history? And how did they embrace the traditionally masculine world of politics and war?   

In a quick break from talking about the English Reformation, Kate and Cally are turning their attention to war: specifically, the two French campaigns of Henry VIII's reign, when he left his wives in charge of England.   

Listeners should be aware that this episode contains a brief mention of violence and human remains that some may find disturbing.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Simple Knowledge of God's Word]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:55:14 GMT 37:57 75fb3a81-97b2-456f-bb81-7be12bafd650 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s2e5 63c86a36269266001106cd78 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 5 How were English Reformers inserting their theological ideas into the new Church of England? What are the origins of the Church's most important foundational texts? And how did Katherine Parr's contributions threaten her queenship and her life?  

Kate and Cally explore the "intellectual Reformation" in England: the publication of the Bible in English, the pros and cons (for Henry) of accessible religion, and Katherine Parr's risky career as a published author.

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]]> How were English Reformers inserting their theological ideas into the new Church of England? What are the origins of the Church's most important foundational texts? And how did Katherine Parr's contributions threaten her queenship and her life?  

Kate and Cally explore the "intellectual Reformation" in England: the publication of the Bible in English, the pros and cons (for Henry) of accessible religion, and Katherine Parr's risky career as a published author.

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]]> This, Our Pilgrimage of Grace This, Our Pilgrimage of Grace Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:41:47 GMT 28:18 8de6b988-cbc8-403c-bf9c-99fdc9a78c0b false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s2e4 63c86a36269266001106cd79 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 4 How did the English Reformation spark the "Pilgrimage of Grace," the largest popular uprising of Henry VIII's reign? How did the violence and dissent shape the lives of two of our queens?

Kate and Cally break down the causes of the 1536/1537 rebellion to see what it can tell us about the personal politics of Katherine Parr and Jane Seymour.

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]]> How did the English Reformation spark the "Pilgrimage of Grace," the largest popular uprising of Henry VIII's reign? How did the violence and dissent shape the lives of two of our queens?

Kate and Cally break down the causes of the 1536/1537 rebellion to see what it can tell us about the personal politics of Katherine Parr and Jane Seymour.

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]]> I Shall Bear Faith and True Allegiance I Shall Bear Faith and True Allegiance Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:40:41 GMT 34:07 b9ffe874-e184-4e94-a245-7ece9ac8c3b6 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s2e3 63c86a36269266001106cd7a 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 3 What happened during the early years of the English Reformation? How did Anne Boleyn use Reformation politics to solidify her queenship and further her own religious beliefs?

The English Reformation continues with the introduction of two major cultural changes: the creation of the Church of England and the dissolution of the monasteries. Kate and Cally unpack these events and discuss how Anne Boleyn's "meddling" contributed to her downfall.

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]]> What happened during the early years of the English Reformation? How did Anne Boleyn use Reformation politics to solidify her queenship and further her own religious beliefs?

The English Reformation continues with the introduction of two major cultural changes: the creation of the Church of England and the dissolution of the monasteries. Kate and Cally unpack these events and discuss how Anne Boleyn's "meddling" contributed to her downfall.

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]]> For the Love of God, Let Me Have Justice For the Love of God, Let Me Have Justice Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:13:55 GMT 33:48 c234918e-6caa-4a92-9a67-7474bae9e1d1 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s2e2 63c86a36269266001106cd7b 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 2 We all know the story of "the King's Great Matter," Henry VIII's divorce from Katharine of Aragon, but what was Henry's actual case for divorce? How was the "Great Matter" influenced by politics, in England and abroad? And how has the case affected our modern perception of Katharine?  

Kate and Cally are joined by a special guest as they investigate Henry's 1529 "divorce court" at the Blackfriars, London.  

Listeners should be aware that this episode contains mature themes and some references to sensitive topics, such as miscarriage.

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]]> We all know the story of "the King's Great Matter," Henry VIII's divorce from Katharine of Aragon, but what was Henry's actual case for divorce? How was the "Great Matter" influenced by politics, in England and abroad? And how has the case affected our modern perception of Katharine?  

Kate and Cally are joined by a special guest as they investigate Henry's 1529 "divorce court" at the Blackfriars, London.  

Listeners should be aware that this episode contains mature themes and some references to sensitive topics, such as miscarriage.

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]]> World Turned Upside Down World Turned Upside Down Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:47:57 GMT 40:04 1d595bff-0422-498c-b45a-f434cdabdef9 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s2e1 63c86a36269266001106cd7c 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 1 What was the Reformation all about? How did the English Reformation differ from the Reformation in Europe? And how do our six queens fit into it? 

The first episode of Series 2 introduces the most dramatic cultural and political event of the sixteenth century and examines its impact on Europe, England, and the Tudor court.

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]]> What was the Reformation all about? How did the English Reformation differ from the Reformation in Europe? And how do our six queens fit into it? 

The first episode of Series 2 introduces the most dramatic cultural and political event of the sixteenth century and examines its impact on Europe, England, and the Tudor court.

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]]> God Send Us a Happy New Year God Send Us a Happy New Year Sun, 26 Dec 2021 13:38:39 GMT 55:37 27e396a8-1c38-49eb-a82d-dd1ae9ada5d5 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s0e4 63c86a36269266001106cd84 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 4 When did our six queens receive their holiday gifts? How did the complicated politics and romance of the Tudor court influence the gifts they did (or didn't) receive? 

To celebrate the holiday season, Kate and Cally take you to one of the most important days in the Tudors' Christmas celebration, New Years Day, to discuss the importance of gift-giving at court. 

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]]> When did our six queens receive their holiday gifts? How did the complicated politics and romance of the Tudor court influence the gifts they did (or didn't) receive? 

To celebrate the holiday season, Kate and Cally take you to one of the most important days in the Tudors' Christmas celebration, New Years Day, to discuss the importance of gift-giving at court. 

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]]> Here a Phoenix Lyeth Here a Phoenix Lyeth Sat, 30 Oct 2021 19:37:35 GMT 51:06 035aac07-ffcb-422e-889e-422700aa42b7 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s1e4 63c86a36269266001106cd7d 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 1 4 Where are our six queens buried? And what do their burial sites say about their lives and legacies? 

For their first Halloween special, Kate and Cally discuss the "final spaces" occupied by our queens and share some suitably spooky stories for the holiday. 

Listeners should be aware that the episode includes descriptions of human remains that some may find disturbing. 

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]]> Where are our six queens buried? And what do their burial sites say about their lives and legacies? 

For their first Halloween special, Kate and Cally discuss the "final spaces" occupied by our queens and share some suitably spooky stories for the holiday. 

Listeners should be aware that the episode includes descriptions of human remains that some may find disturbing. 

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]]> Home Is Where the Queen Is Home Is Where the Queen Is Sun, 24 Oct 2021 01:40:00 GMT 45:02 4a775471-0b07-4332-bc8f-813b15eea6e6 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s1e3 63c86a36269266001106cd7e 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 1 3 Where did our queens spend time away from Henry, before and after their marriages? Did they have spaces where they could truly be themselves and live their own lives?

Kate and Cally explore two family homes and three "post-Henry" residences, where queens lived away from the pressures of court and marriage.

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]]> Where did our queens spend time away from Henry, before and after their marriages? Did they have spaces where they could truly be themselves and live their own lives?

Kate and Cally explore two family homes and three "post-Henry" residences, where queens lived away from the pressures of court and marriage.

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]]> Thou Hadst a Queen, Till Henry Killed Her Thou Hadst a Queen, Till Henry Killed Her Sun, 17 Oct 2021 03:09:06 GMT 41:27 bab64ef4-bb2a-4d95-80be-c57e5c5712f7 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s1e2 63c86a36269266001106cd7f 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 1 2 What were the ceremonial spaces of Tudor England, where queens experienced the highest and lowest points of their lives? How are those ceremonies influenced by public and private spaces? 

 Kate and Cally travel to two London landmarks, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, to discuss coronations and executions.

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]]> What were the ceremonial spaces of Tudor England, where queens experienced the highest and lowest points of their lives? How are those ceremonies influenced by public and private spaces? 

 Kate and Cally travel to two London landmarks, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, to discuss coronations and executions.

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]]> <![CDATA[All the Court's a Stage]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:44:14 GMT 42:57 65734cb2-4909-417a-92bd-8de4da902db9 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s1e1 63c86a36269266001106cd80 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 1 1 What was so important about the physical spaces at court? How can we see the queens' influence on the spaces and the architecture?  

To kick off their first series, "Spaces," Kate and Cally take you on a tour of one of the most recognizable buildings from the Tudor era: Hampton Court Palace.

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]]> What was so important about the physical spaces at court? How can we see the queens' influence on the spaces and the architecture?  

To kick off their first series, "Spaces," Kate and Cally take you on a tour of one of the most recognizable buildings from the Tudor era: Hampton Court Palace.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's in a Queen?]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:37:29 GMT 33:52 48cf8fe1-104b-4213-a3c1-b5ccd1b97944 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s0e3 63c86a36269266001106cd85 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 3 What is a Queen Consort? What does she do? And how does the role apply to our six queens?  

Kate and Cally discuss the boxes that our queens must check to become "successful" consorts.

Listeners should be aware that this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, such as miscarriage.

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]]> What is a Queen Consort? What does she do? And how does the role apply to our six queens?  

Kate and Cally discuss the boxes that our queens must check to become "successful" consorts.

Listeners should be aware that this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, such as miscarriage.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's in a Badge?]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:30:56 GMT 37:54 27e0a235-6060-46cb-877f-ee2b97f677c9 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s0e2 63c86a36269266001106cd86 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 2 How did our queens brand themselves? What do their mottos and badges say about them and their types of queenship?  

In this episode, Kate and Cally hand over the reins to the queens themselves, letting them make their own introductions.

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]]> How did our queens brand themselves? What do their mottos and badges say about them and their types of queenship?  

In this episode, Kate and Cally hand over the reins to the queens themselves, letting them make their own introductions.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's in a Podcast?]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:59:45 GMT 30:59 241678ee-ba99-46a9-9f7c-a3bc75addf54 false https://six-queens.sounder.fm/episode/s0e1 63c86a36269266001106cd87 63c86a3285c58a00102b53f4 full 1 What is interesting about the six Tudor queens? What attracts us to them, makes us want to study them? And how will we address them on this podcast?  

In this episode, Kate and Cally will introduce themselves (your hosts) and the queens (your subject), letting you in on the secret of how this all got started.

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]]> What is interesting about the six Tudor queens? What attracts us to them, makes us want to study them? And how will we address them on this podcast?  

In this episode, Kate and Cally will introduce themselves (your hosts) and the queens (your subject), letting you in on the secret of how this all got started.

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