
This podcast is connected to the Royal Studies Network and the Royal Studies Journal and covers topics related to monarchical history as well as featuring new research and publications in the field of royal studies. Join us for interviews, roundtable discussions and more covering all things royal studies and highlighting the latest and greatest in the field!
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In this episode, host Susannah Lyon-Whaley inteviews Lauren Working on her new book, A Golden World, which is released this month (June 2026). A Golden World illuminates how the Americas became a visible and material presence in English culture, thro... more
In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Heidi Dawson-Hobbis on her work on the mortuary chests at Winchester Cathedral. We discuss the history of the mortuary chests, the challenges of identifying which bones belonged to and the only woman wh... more
In this episode, host Megan Barber interviews Alfred Hawkins, curator at Historic Royal Palaces on his work at the Tower of London. The interview explores the many faceted role of the Tower as a palace, fortress and prison, its rich history and what ... more
We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eltze to discuss the reign of Amannote-erike, ancient King of Kush. Elizabeth is an early career researcher in ancient northeast African studies – primarily Nubiology. Originally from South Africa, she moved to Auckland... more
In this episode, host Dr Ellie Woodacre interviews Matthieu Mensch on his book Marie-Thérèse Charlotte of France: Daughter of Marie-Antoinette and Almost Queen, which will be published in May 2026 in Routledge's Lives of Royal Women series. We discus... more
In this episode, the second of our Marie Antoinette related trio, host Dr Ellie Woodacre interviews Tia Caswell on her comparative study of Marie Antoinette and Queen Victoria. We discuss the rationale for bringing these two queens together and what ... more
In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Dr Sarah Grant, lead curator for the V&A's incredibly popular 'Marie Antoinette Style' exhibition. We'll discuss the exhibition, the inspiration behind it and what it tells us about Marie Antoinette and... more
In this episode, host Victoria Barlow interviews Dr Brooke Newman about her recent book The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas. A story hereto relatively unknown to the public (though largely accep... more
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Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous, scholar-led conversations about monarchy, royal history, and related art, cultural heritage, and colonial legacies. Episodes frequently pair historians, curators, and researchers with in-depth explorations of topics like royal women, diplomacy, court economies, and monumental exhibitions. The show often centers on how institutions preserve and present layered histories, the interplay between public memory and scholarly interpretation, and the ways royal narratives intersect with contemporary culture. A notable strength is the blend of archival research, museum practice, and public-facing storytelling, plus a steady stream of long-form interviews and roundtables with leading scholars and practitioners.... more
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1. Dr. Heidi Dawson-Hobbis
2. Alfred Hawkins
3. Elizabeth Eltze
4. Matthieu Mensch
5. Tia Caswell
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7. Brooke Newman
8. Miranda Johnson
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