On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Elisabeth Norton to the pod to discuss her latest book, 'Women Who Ruled The World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy'. Mark and Beth discuss what is considered as monarchy, what it means to be a ruler and some of the more unknown female monarchs from history. Discussions range from ancient rulers throughout pre-modern, early modern and modern monarchs, including Maria Thersea, Isabella I of Castile, Mary I of England and more.

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.

With guest Dr Elizabeth Norton.

Edited and produced by Mark Martin.

Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.

Audio: Mixed using Async.

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On this episode, Mark revisits the Wars of the Roses with Ben Mayne to discuss teh Battle of Bosworth. The difference this time is that they visit the battlefield on the ground and record their conversation as they walk the terrain of the landmark battle that saw the beginning of the Tudor dynasty in England and the end of Richard III. They visit new monuments, describe the various battlefield events and the terrain as a supplement to episode 29 where they both discussed the intricacies of the Battle.

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.

With guest Ben Mayne.

Edited and produced by Mark Martin.

Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.

Audio: Mixed using Async.

Published via Acast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Mark records his first podcast live on location in Coventry to discuss the blitz during the Second World War with the excellent Ben Mayne. Ben works with various guided tours but also the Liberation Route Europe to ensure that individuals are educated and made aware of the not only the battles, but the civilian costs to the wars. Ben created a tour of Coventry for the 85th Anniversary of the November 1940 Blitz when the Luftwaffe destroyed large parts of Coventry, trying to subvert its industrial manufacture. Ben kindly took Mark to some of the locations and discussed some of the stories with him from this and other World War Two raids on the city. This episode is released on the 85th anniversary of the April 1941 raid.

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.

With guest Ben Mayne.

Edited and produced by Mark Martin.

Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.

Audio: Mixed using Async.

Published via Acast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.