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Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

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 Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces. You’ll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don’t. Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new. Each episode will have a different feel, from previously recorded live talks, to exciting new discussions and discoveries. You’ll have every opportunity to share in the history we love. Explore more history and stories from our six palaces hrp.org.ukHistoric Royal Palaces World
Episodes
  • Queens of the Medieval Tower of London

    Queens of the Medieval Tower of London
    Jun 5 2025
    There are two Queens Consort particularly connected to the history of the Medieval Palace at the Tower of London; Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor of Castile. Although less famous than other queens, these women are emblematic of how medieval queenship could perform and embody power in the 13th century. To find out more, Curator Charles Farris is joined by Professor Louise Wilkinson. Today marks the third and final episode in a mini-series to celebrate the reopening of the Medieval Palace at the Tower of London. Read more about the life of Eleanor of Provence.
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    58 mins
  • The Medieval Jewish community at the Tower of London

    The Medieval Jewish community at the Tower of London
    May 29 2025
    The history of the Jewish community in Medieval England is complex and fascinating, but it hasn’t received as much attention as it deserves when it comes to our understanding of the Tower of London. In this bonus episode as part of our mini-series, curator Charles Farris is joined by Dr Rory MacLellan and Professor Miri Rubin to discuss how the Jewish community interacted with the Crown and the Tower of London during the Middle Ages. This episode is a re-release of the episode on the same topic from 2023, to add context to our reopening of the Medieval Palace. Read more about the Jewish community and the Tower of London. Jewish Medieval History at the Tower | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces Rory's research can be found on our website. The Jewish History of the Medieval Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces Visit the medieval palace. Medieval Palace | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces Content warnings: This episode discusses prejudice against Jewish people, including: Blaming Jewish people for the death of Christ Blood libel Accusations of greed and financial crimes Imprisonment Mob violence Execution Forced conversion Expulsion
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    48 mins
  • The Tower of London’s Medieval Palace

    The Tower of London’s Medieval Palace
    May 22 2025
    The Medieval Palace at the Tower of London formed a significant part of the Tower’s large-scale expansion in the 13th Century, turning the castle into a strong defensive fortress. In this episode, Curator Charles Farris explores the Medieval Palace that survives today, to find out what place the Tower held in medieval society. How was it used by the kings and queens who lived here, and what can it reveal about the communities who worked within its walls? Explore the Tower of London’s Medieval Palace.
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    36 mins
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