Carol Ann Lloyd
@shakeuphistory.bsky.social
speaker, author, timeless leadership, history obsessed, Shakespeare lover
www.carolannlloyd.com
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OTD in 1487, Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen of England.
Daughter of Edward IV, wife of Henry VII, and mother of Henry VIII, Elizabeth often gets lost in the shadow of the men around her.
Elizabeth was a quiet influence. She provided a strong support to the Tudor dynasty.
Daughter of Edward IV, wife of Henry VII, and mother of Henry VIII, Elizabeth often gets lost in the shadow of the men around her.
Elizabeth was a quiet influence. She provided a strong support to the Tudor dynasty.
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
OTD in 1487, Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen of England.
Daughter of Edward IV, wife of Henry VII, and mother of Henry VIII, Elizabeth often gets lost in the shadow of the men around her.
Elizabeth was a quiet influence. She provided a strong support to the Tudor dynasty.
Daughter of Edward IV, wife of Henry VII, and mother of Henry VIII, Elizabeth often gets lost in the shadow of the men around her.
Elizabeth was a quiet influence. She provided a strong support to the Tudor dynasty.
More about Gruoch and Lady Macbeth
Gruoch is the first Scottish queen whose name is known to history!
In history, Gruoch and Macbeth went on a pilgrimage to Rome
In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s life was full of murder and chaos
Which version do you prefer?
Gruoch is the first Scottish queen whose name is known to history!
In history, Gruoch and Macbeth went on a pilgrimage to Rome
In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s life was full of murder and chaos
Which version do you prefer?
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
More about Gruoch and Lady Macbeth
Gruoch is the first Scottish queen whose name is known to history!
In history, Gruoch and Macbeth went on a pilgrimage to Rome
In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s life was full of murder and chaos
Which version do you prefer?
Gruoch is the first Scottish queen whose name is known to history!
In history, Gruoch and Macbeth went on a pilgrimage to Rome
In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s life was full of murder and chaos
Which version do you prefer?
OTD in 1951, Sir Christopher Hatton died
He served as Elizabeth I’s Lord Chancellor and was one of her favorites
Hatton flattered the Queen in the game of courtly love, writing “The Queen did fish for men’s souls, and had so sweet a bait that no one could escape her network.”
He served as Elizabeth I’s Lord Chancellor and was one of her favorites
Hatton flattered the Queen in the game of courtly love, writing “The Queen did fish for men’s souls, and had so sweet a bait that no one could escape her network.”
November 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
OTD in 1951, Sir Christopher Hatton died
He served as Elizabeth I’s Lord Chancellor and was one of her favorites
Hatton flattered the Queen in the game of courtly love, writing “The Queen did fish for men’s souls, and had so sweet a bait that no one could escape her network.”
He served as Elizabeth I’s Lord Chancellor and was one of her favorites
Hatton flattered the Queen in the game of courtly love, writing “The Queen did fish for men’s souls, and had so sweet a bait that no one could escape her network.”
This week, historian and author Sharon Bennett Connolly comes to the podcast!
She will discuss her new book: Scotland’s Medieval Queens
These women were royals, saints, and lovers, pivotal in some of the most turbulent times in Scottish history
You don't want to miss it!
She will discuss her new book: Scotland’s Medieval Queens
These women were royals, saints, and lovers, pivotal in some of the most turbulent times in Scottish history
You don't want to miss it!
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This week, historian and author Sharon Bennett Connolly comes to the podcast!
She will discuss her new book: Scotland’s Medieval Queens
These women were royals, saints, and lovers, pivotal in some of the most turbulent times in Scottish history
You don't want to miss it!
She will discuss her new book: Scotland’s Medieval Queens
These women were royals, saints, and lovers, pivotal in some of the most turbulent times in Scottish history
You don't want to miss it!
On 18 November, 1558 Elizabeth Tudor woke up as Queen of England
She became Queen on 17 November when Mary I died
Elizabeth’s Accession Day was celebrated with jousting, pageants, and feasts throughout her reign
She became Queen on 17 November when Mary I died
Elizabeth’s Accession Day was celebrated with jousting, pageants, and feasts throughout her reign
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
On 18 November, 1558 Elizabeth Tudor woke up as Queen of England
She became Queen on 17 November when Mary I died
Elizabeth’s Accession Day was celebrated with jousting, pageants, and feasts throughout her reign
She became Queen on 17 November when Mary I died
Elizabeth’s Accession Day was celebrated with jousting, pageants, and feasts throughout her reign
Medieval Monday
Meet Gruoch (or, as you might know her, “Lady Macbeth”)
Yes, she’s a real character, a royal princess
She married Macbeth after he killed her husband, helping him establish a stable kingdom
Learn more about Gruoch Wednesday on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
Meet Gruoch (or, as you might know her, “Lady Macbeth”)
Yes, she’s a real character, a royal princess
She married Macbeth after he killed her husband, helping him establish a stable kingdom
Learn more about Gruoch Wednesday on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
November 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Medieval Monday
Meet Gruoch (or, as you might know her, “Lady Macbeth”)
Yes, she’s a real character, a royal princess
She married Macbeth after he killed her husband, helping him establish a stable kingdom
Learn more about Gruoch Wednesday on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
Meet Gruoch (or, as you might know her, “Lady Macbeth”)
Yes, she’s a real character, a royal princess
She married Macbeth after he killed her husband, helping him establish a stable kingdom
Learn more about Gruoch Wednesday on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
OTD in 1856, The Great Bell of the Palace of Westminster’s clock chimed for the first time
Affectionately known as “Big Ben” the clock was given its nickname during the reign of Queen Victoria
Affectionately known as “Big Ben” the clock was given its nickname during the reign of Queen Victoria
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
OTD in 1856, The Great Bell of the Palace of Westminster’s clock chimed for the first time
Affectionately known as “Big Ben” the clock was given its nickname during the reign of Queen Victoria
Affectionately known as “Big Ben” the clock was given its nickname during the reign of Queen Victoria
What really happened at the end of the Tudor dynasty?
Elizabeth I refused to name an heir–so who would be next?
It wasn’t the easy answer we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy Borman shares the real story of the Tudor to Stuart transition.
Royals, Rebels, and Romantics episode 232!
Elizabeth I refused to name an heir–so who would be next?
It wasn’t the easy answer we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy Borman shares the real story of the Tudor to Stuart transition.
Royals, Rebels, and Romantics episode 232!
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
What really happened at the end of the Tudor dynasty?
Elizabeth I refused to name an heir–so who would be next?
It wasn’t the easy answer we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy Borman shares the real story of the Tudor to Stuart transition.
Royals, Rebels, and Romantics episode 232!
Elizabeth I refused to name an heir–so who would be next?
It wasn’t the easy answer we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy Borman shares the real story of the Tudor to Stuart transition.
Royals, Rebels, and Romantics episode 232!
OTD in 1534, the French ambassador, Philippe de Chabot, arrived in England
He was there to negotiate a possible marriage between a French prince and young Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
He was there to negotiate a possible marriage between a French prince and young Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
OTD in 1534, the French ambassador, Philippe de Chabot, arrived in England
He was there to negotiate a possible marriage between a French prince and young Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
He was there to negotiate a possible marriage between a French prince and young Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Meet Joan Beaufort, granddaughter of John of Gaunt
She was of English royal blood, related to Edward III, Richard II, and Henry IV
She married James I of Scotland in 1424
After her husband’s assassination in 1437, her son became James II
She married James Stewart and died in 1445
She was of English royal blood, related to Edward III, Richard II, and Henry IV
She married James I of Scotland in 1424
After her husband’s assassination in 1437, her son became James II
She married James Stewart and died in 1445
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Meet Joan Beaufort, granddaughter of John of Gaunt
She was of English royal blood, related to Edward III, Richard II, and Henry IV
She married James I of Scotland in 1424
After her husband’s assassination in 1437, her son became James II
She married James Stewart and died in 1445
She was of English royal blood, related to Edward III, Richard II, and Henry IV
She married James I of Scotland in 1424
After her husband’s assassination in 1437, her son became James II
She married James Stewart and died in 1445
James had a warm welcome in England, but there were two conspiracies the first year of his reign
The Gunpowder Plot, planned to blow up the state opening of the king’s first parliament, was one of the most dangerous plots that shook the nation
The Gunpowder Plot, planned to blow up the state opening of the king’s first parliament, was one of the most dangerous plots that shook the nation
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
James had a warm welcome in England, but there were two conspiracies the first year of his reign
The Gunpowder Plot, planned to blow up the state opening of the king’s first parliament, was one of the most dangerous plots that shook the nation
The Gunpowder Plot, planned to blow up the state opening of the king’s first parliament, was one of the most dangerous plots that shook the nation
Tracy Borman joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics TODAY!
The royal succession of 1603 was more complicated than we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy explores the plotting and deception that brought the Scots King to the English throne.
Available wherever you like to listen.
The royal succession of 1603 was more complicated than we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy explores the plotting and deception that brought the Scots King to the English throne.
Available wherever you like to listen.
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Tracy Borman joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics TODAY!
The royal succession of 1603 was more complicated than we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy explores the plotting and deception that brought the Scots King to the English throne.
Available wherever you like to listen.
The royal succession of 1603 was more complicated than we’ve been led to believe.
Tracy explores the plotting and deception that brought the Scots King to the English throne.
Available wherever you like to listen.
Happy Tudor Tuesday
Elizabeth I named an heir and her death marked the end of the Tudor dynasty
How did James VI become King of England?
@tracy.borman joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics tomorrow to talk about her new book, Stolen Crown.
Out today in the US!
Elizabeth I named an heir and her death marked the end of the Tudor dynasty
How did James VI become King of England?
@tracy.borman joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics tomorrow to talk about her new book, Stolen Crown.
Out today in the US!
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Happy Tudor Tuesday
Elizabeth I named an heir and her death marked the end of the Tudor dynasty
How did James VI become King of England?
@tracy.borman joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics tomorrow to talk about her new book, Stolen Crown.
Out today in the US!
Elizabeth I named an heir and her death marked the end of the Tudor dynasty
How did James VI become King of England?
@tracy.borman joins Royals, Rebels, and Romantics tomorrow to talk about her new book, Stolen Crown.
Out today in the US!
Medieval Monday!
Elizabeth de Burgh, born about 1289 and died 1327
Queen Consort of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots
Daughter of powerful Lord of Ireland, Richard de Burgh
Robert the Bruce was one of most famous Scots kings
Elizabeth de Burgh, born about 1289 and died 1327
Queen Consort of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots
Daughter of powerful Lord of Ireland, Richard de Burgh
Robert the Bruce was one of most famous Scots kings
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Medieval Monday!
Elizabeth de Burgh, born about 1289 and died 1327
Queen Consort of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots
Daughter of powerful Lord of Ireland, Richard de Burgh
Robert the Bruce was one of most famous Scots kings
Elizabeth de Burgh, born about 1289 and died 1327
Queen Consort of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots
Daughter of powerful Lord of Ireland, Richard de Burgh
Robert the Bruce was one of most famous Scots kings
Have you heard about the curse of Shakespeare’s Macbeth?
Rumor has it the play is cursed and saying “Macbeth” in a theatre puts you in danger.
Many refer to the play as “the Scottish play” just to be safe.
Rumor has it the play is cursed and saying “Macbeth” in a theatre puts you in danger.
Many refer to the play as “the Scottish play” just to be safe.
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Have you heard about the curse of Shakespeare’s Macbeth?
Rumor has it the play is cursed and saying “Macbeth” in a theatre puts you in danger.
Many refer to the play as “the Scottish play” just to be safe.
Rumor has it the play is cursed and saying “Macbeth” in a theatre puts you in danger.
Many refer to the play as “the Scottish play” just to be safe.
Have you listened to Ramie Targoff’s episode yet?
She shares her wonderful book, Shakespeare’s Sisters: Four Women Who Wrote the Renaissance.
Shakespeare and his buddies were NOT the only writers in sixteenth century London.
She shares her wonderful book, Shakespeare’s Sisters: Four Women Who Wrote the Renaissance.
Shakespeare and his buddies were NOT the only writers in sixteenth century London.
October 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Have you listened to Ramie Targoff’s episode yet?
She shares her wonderful book, Shakespeare’s Sisters: Four Women Who Wrote the Renaissance.
Shakespeare and his buddies were NOT the only writers in sixteenth century London.
She shares her wonderful book, Shakespeare’s Sisters: Four Women Who Wrote the Renaissance.
Shakespeare and his buddies were NOT the only writers in sixteenth century London.
Here's what might get you accused of being a witch in Tudor Times.
Being older and living by yourself
Talking to yourself
Having pets that follow you around
Holding ceremonies or using herbs
Having a “witch spot” (of any kind!) on your body
Living alone
Would you survive?
Being older and living by yourself
Talking to yourself
Having pets that follow you around
Holding ceremonies or using herbs
Having a “witch spot” (of any kind!) on your body
Living alone
Would you survive?
October 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Here's what might get you accused of being a witch in Tudor Times.
Being older and living by yourself
Talking to yourself
Having pets that follow you around
Holding ceremonies or using herbs
Having a “witch spot” (of any kind!) on your body
Living alone
Would you survive?
Being older and living by yourself
Talking to yourself
Having pets that follow you around
Holding ceremonies or using herbs
Having a “witch spot” (of any kind!) on your body
Living alone
Would you survive?
Meet a famous witch: Alice Kyteler!
Alice was the first woman condemned for witchcraft in Ireland.
Because of her wealth, locals and her stepson turned against her, and she was accused of a Satanic conspiracy in 1324.
Alice escaped, but her associate Petronilla was burned.
Alice was the first woman condemned for witchcraft in Ireland.
Because of her wealth, locals and her stepson turned against her, and she was accused of a Satanic conspiracy in 1324.
Alice escaped, but her associate Petronilla was burned.
October 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Meet a famous witch: Alice Kyteler!
Alice was the first woman condemned for witchcraft in Ireland.
Because of her wealth, locals and her stepson turned against her, and she was accused of a Satanic conspiracy in 1324.
Alice escaped, but her associate Petronilla was burned.
Alice was the first woman condemned for witchcraft in Ireland.
Because of her wealth, locals and her stepson turned against her, and she was accused of a Satanic conspiracy in 1324.
Alice escaped, but her associate Petronilla was burned.
Counting down to #TEDxWarrenton Sat abt the greatest collection of leadership case studies ever assembled that inspired Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Beatles & Taylor Swift: #Shakespeare.
October 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Counting down to #TEDxWarrenton Sat abt the greatest collection of leadership case studies ever assembled that inspired Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Beatles & Taylor Swift: #Shakespeare.
In her book, Shakespeare’s Sisters, Ramie Targoff shares the brilliance of four women writers who managed to create and even publish in a time that considered women the property of men.
Join us for a new episode of Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
Join us for a new episode of Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
October 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In her book, Shakespeare’s Sisters, Ramie Targoff shares the brilliance of four women writers who managed to create and even publish in a time that considered women the property of men.
Join us for a new episode of Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
Join us for a new episode of Royals, Rebels, and Romantics!
During October 1532, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, by then Marquis of Pembroke, visited Francis I.
Henry and Anne were seeking the support of the French king for their marriage.
Henry and Anne were seeking the support of the French king for their marriage.
October 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
During October 1532, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, by then Marquis of Pembroke, visited Francis I.
Henry and Anne were seeking the support of the French king for their marriage.
Henry and Anne were seeking the support of the French king for their marriage.
More about Julian of Norwich! I can’t get enough of her!
Julian grew up in London, nearly as important as London in the 14th century.
Julian was known as a spiritual authority and adviser in her community.
Julian was an anchoress and played an important part in her community.
Julian grew up in London, nearly as important as London in the 14th century.
Julian was known as a spiritual authority and adviser in her community.
Julian was an anchoress and played an important part in her community.
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
More about Julian of Norwich! I can’t get enough of her!
Julian grew up in London, nearly as important as London in the 14th century.
Julian was known as a spiritual authority and adviser in her community.
Julian was an anchoress and played an important part in her community.
Julian grew up in London, nearly as important as London in the 14th century.
Julian was known as a spiritual authority and adviser in her community.
Julian was an anchoress and played an important part in her community.
Where did Winston Churchill turn to inspire the British in 1944?
What movie did he commission to lift the spirits of his people?
That’s something I’ll be discussing on October 25 at my TEDx talk!
Join me in Warrenton to hear from this amazing group of speakers!
What movie did he commission to lift the spirits of his people?
That’s something I’ll be discussing on October 25 at my TEDx talk!
Join me in Warrenton to hear from this amazing group of speakers!
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Where did Winston Churchill turn to inspire the British in 1944?
What movie did he commission to lift the spirits of his people?
That’s something I’ll be discussing on October 25 at my TEDx talk!
Join me in Warrenton to hear from this amazing group of speakers!
What movie did he commission to lift the spirits of his people?
That’s something I’ll be discussing on October 25 at my TEDx talk!
Join me in Warrenton to hear from this amazing group of speakers!
Have you listened to the new episode with Helen Castor yet?
Her newest book, The Eagle and the Hart, tells the story of two cousins who book were Kings of England: Richard II and Henry IV
Castor does a brilliant job capturing the epic story of these English kings
Listen now!
Her newest book, The Eagle and the Hart, tells the story of two cousins who book were Kings of England: Richard II and Henry IV
Castor does a brilliant job capturing the epic story of these English kings
Listen now!
October 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Have you listened to the new episode with Helen Castor yet?
Her newest book, The Eagle and the Hart, tells the story of two cousins who book were Kings of England: Richard II and Henry IV
Castor does a brilliant job capturing the epic story of these English kings
Listen now!
Her newest book, The Eagle and the Hart, tells the story of two cousins who book were Kings of England: Richard II and Henry IV
Castor does a brilliant job capturing the epic story of these English kings
Listen now!
The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots began OTD in 1586.
At first, Mary refused to appear, but Cecil told her the trial would take place whether she was there or not.
It was held at Fotheringhay Castle.
Mary was tried for her involvement in the Babington Plot against Elizabeth I.
At first, Mary refused to appear, but Cecil told her the trial would take place whether she was there or not.
It was held at Fotheringhay Castle.
Mary was tried for her involvement in the Babington Plot against Elizabeth I.
October 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots began OTD in 1586.
At first, Mary refused to appear, but Cecil told her the trial would take place whether she was there or not.
It was held at Fotheringhay Castle.
Mary was tried for her involvement in the Babington Plot against Elizabeth I.
At first, Mary refused to appear, but Cecil told her the trial would take place whether she was there or not.
It was held at Fotheringhay Castle.
Mary was tried for her involvement in the Babington Plot against Elizabeth I.