Anne of Denmark: The Forgotten Queen?

On this day in history, 13th May 1619, Westminster Abbey hosted a grand and costly funeral for a queen consort who is often overshadowed in British royal history. But who was Anne of Denmark? What role did she really play at the courts of Scotland and England—and why did her relationship with King James sour so drastically in her final years?
 
In this podcast, I explore the intriguing life, cultural impact, and overlooked legacy of Anne of Denmark, wife of King James I of England (James VI of Scotland). From dramatic court disputes and artistic patronage to her mysterious estrangement from the king, Anne’s story is full of surprises.
 
Could she be one of the most underrated queen consorts in British history?
Listen now to uncover the truth behind this fascinating royal figure.
 
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Witchcraft, Storms, and a Marriage

The Marriage of James VI and Anne of Denmark
 
A royal wedding… a stormy sea… and a witch hunt that would echo through history.
 
When Anne of Denmark tried to sail to Scotland to join her new husband, King James VI, disaster struck. Fierce storms battered her fleet, whispers of witchcraft spread like wildfire, and before long, women were being accused, tortured, and executed.
 
Was it just bad weather? Or was something more sinister at play?
 
In this podcast, we explore the strange and stormy beginnings of James and Anne’s marriage, the Copenhagen Witch Trials, and how this fateful voyage may have sparked one of the most notorious witch-hunting obsessions in royal history.
 
Join me as we untangle the myths, the accusations, and the real history behind it all.
 
Let me know your thoughts in the comments—were the storms just a twist of fate, or did they set the stage for a darker chapter in James VI’s reign?
 
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The Gunpowder Plot: The Forgotten Traitors

A daring conspiracy. A near-catastrophic explosion. A brutal punishment.
 
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is one of history’s most infamous assassination attempts—but it wasn’t just Guy Fawkes who paid the price. On this day in 1606, four of his fellow conspirators met a gruesome end at St Paul’s Churchyard. Their execution was a chilling warning to all who dared to defy the crown.
 
What really led them to this fate?
How close did they come to changing history forever?
And why does this plot still capture our imagination today?
 
Join me as I uncover the full story behind the Gunpowder Plot and the men who risked everything for their cause.
 
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The Treaty That Changed British History

On this day in Tudor history, 24th January 1502, King Henry VII and King James IV of Scotland signed the Treaty of Perpetual Peace—a bold agreement to end centuries of conflict between England and Scotland.
 
This treaty promised "good, real, and sincere peace… to last all time coming" and was sealed with a royal marriage: Margaret Tudor and James IV. 
 
But did this ambitious peace truly last? Just 11 years later, war erupted, and James IV met a tragic end at the Battle of Flodden. Yet, this treaty laid the groundwork for something extraordinary—the eventual Union of the Crowns in 1603. 
 
What happened to this grand vision of peace? And how did it shape the future of England and Scotland? Dive into this fascinating story of diplomacy, war, and legacy.
 
Watch now to uncover the twists and turns of this pivotal moment in Tudor history!
 
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March 26 - Robert Carey and his eventful ride to King James

On this day in history, late on 26th March 1603, two days after the death of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Robert Carey arrived at Holyrood in Edinburgh, Scotland, to inform King James VI that Queen Elizabeth I was dead and that James was now king. 
 
It took Carey just two days to get from London to Scotland, and he had an accident on the way, but it was all worth it. Find out about his journey and what happened in today's "on this day in Tudor history" talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books.
 
Robert Carey’s memoirs can be read at https://archive.org/details/memoirsrobertca00orregoog/page/n11/mode/2up 
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/dTyL66lKqMo
Also on this day in Tudor history, 26th March 1609, John Dee, astrologer, mathematician, alchemist, spy, philosopher, geographer and adviser to Elizabeth I, died. Find out more about this fascinating man in last year’s video - https://youtu.be/A5hy__pKZuQ 
 
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September 9 - Catherine of Aragon and the mystery of James IV's body

On this day in Tudor history, 9th September 1513, during the reign of King Henry VIII, English and Scottish forces clashed at the bloody Battle of Flodden.
 
Henry VIII was campaigning in France at the time, so Catherine of Aragon was in charge as regent. It was a victory for Catherine and also for Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, who led the English troops against the Scots on that day. Henry missed this moment of victory.
 
King James IV of Scotland died at the Battle of Flodden, but what happened to his body?
 
In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, gives details of the battle, Catherine's role in England's victory, and explains what is thought to have happened to James IV's remains.
 
You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/scoxeEPvLk4
 
You can find Claire at:
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