We can see Shakespeare's plays on stage, but can we "see" Shakespeare? A new uncovered portrait dating from the late sixteenth century might give us a way way to see Shakespeare? Steve Wadlow, the owner of the portrait, and filmmaker Madoc Roberts join us to share the journey of discovery as we try to picture Shakespeare.

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Steve Wadlow
Madoc Roberts
www.isthiswilliamshakespeare.com
@bardsportrait





History shows us what's possible.



How Do We "See" William Shakespeare (ep 234)

Scotland's Medieval Queens were at the heart of power struggles, threatened with murder and imprisonment, and at the center of the royal family. Sharon Bennett Connolly helps us appreciate their important contributions to history.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Sharon Bennett Connolly
historytheinterestingbits.com
A Slice of Medieval podcast
@thehistorybits
@sharonbennettconnolly
Scotland's Medieval Queens
Women of the Anarchy
King John's Right Hand Lady: Nicholaa de la Haye
Heroines of the Tudor World
AND MORE!

History shows us what's possible.



Medieval Queens of Scots with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 233)

The death of Elizabeth I marked the end of the Tudor dynasty. But how did James VI of Scotland become the next English monarch? Historian Tracy Borman shares the hidden story.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Tracy Borman, OBE
tracyborman.co.uk
Twitter: @tracyborman
Insta: @tracy.borman
FB: @TracyBorman
The Stolen Crown (now available in US and UK!)
Holbein: The Ambassadors
Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History
Crown and Sceptre
AND MORE!

History shows us what's possible.



The Truth Behind the Stolen Crown with Tracy Borman (ep 232)

While navigating the expectations of women's work in the sixteenth century, some women created works that have lasted hundreds of years. Ramie Targoff shares how women's words help us understand the Renaissance.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Ramie Targoff
ramietargoff.com
Shakespeare's Sisters: How Women Wrote the Renaissance
The Life of Vittoria Colonna: Renaissance Woman
Posthumous Love
Poems of Womanhood
John Donne, Body and Soul

History shows us what's possible.



The Women Who Wrote the Renaissance with Ramie Targoff (ep 231)

Two cousins, both descended from Edward III. Both would become King of England. Helen Castor explores the epic battle between Richard II and Henry IV--the causes and the implications.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Helen Castor
helencastor.substack.com
@hrcastor
The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV
Elizabeth I: A Study in Insecurity (Penguin Monarchs)
Joan of Arc: A History
She Wolves: The Women Who Ruled Before Elizabeth
Blood and Roses

History shows us what's possible.



Crown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor

Taken from the letters of Mary of Modena, this is the story of the Queen Consort and the women in her court who reshaped the culture and conventions of her time.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 



Breeze Barrington
www.breezebarrington.com
https://allthingsseventeenthcentury.substack.com/
@breeze_barrington
The Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of Women at the Restoration Court
Available from Blackwell’s: Blackwells.co.uk

History shows us what's possible.



Mary of Modena and The Graces with Breeze Barrington (ep 229) 

My motto is "History shows us what's possible." But what does that mean? I turn to the terrific book What is History Now?, edited by Helen Carr and Suzannah Lipscomb to explore what history can be when open our minds and make room for more.

Show Notes:
Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

What is History Now

Helen H Carr
https://www.helenhcarr.com
@helenhcarr Twitter
@helencarr_author Instagram

Suzannah Lipscomb
https://suzannahlipscomb.com/
@SixteenthCGirl

History shows us what's possible.



Making Space for More Stories in History with Carol Ann (ep 228)

For our final Royals, Rebels, and Romantics Summer Special, I'm sharing a couple of fun reads: Elizabethan murder mysteries! Set in the times of two Elizabeths--Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II.

Show Notes:
Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Suzanne Wolfe, Elizabethan Spy Mysteries series
https://suzannemwolfe.com/
A Murder by Any Name
The Course of All Treasons

S J Bennett, Her Majesty The Queen Investigates series
https://www.sjbennettbooks.com/
Windsor Knot
A Three Dog Problem
And more!

History shows us what's possible.



Murder Mystery in Elizabethan England, Times Two

As we celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, her novels are more beloved than ever. But do we see them as she intended? Dr Helena Kelly joins us to discuss the radical nature of Austen and her novels.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Dr Helena Kelly
@msashtondennis
Jane Austen, The Secret Radical
The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens
The Worlds of Jane Austen (coming Sept 23, 2025)

History shows us what's possible.



Radical Jane: A New Look at Austen's Novels with Helena Kelly

At the heart of the Hundred Years War to the Wars of the Roses, women worked behind the scenes. As men struggle for power, women work to protect their families. What will and won't they do to promote the cause of the people they love?

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Annie Garthwaite
https://www.anniegarthwaite.com/
@anniegarthwaite
@anniegarthwaitewriter
Cecily
The King's Mother
(Books available from blackwells.co.uk)



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Cecily and Other Royal Mothers with Annie Garthwaite (ep 225)

Weekly podcast, British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you’ve always wanted to know? Just ask! Let’s explore history together.

Carol Ann Lloyd

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