The British Monarchy

From ancient kings to modern royals, The British Monarchy is a six-part journey through one of the world’s most enduring institutions. Explore power struggles, epic transformations, and the monarchy’s role in shaping Britain and the world. For more fascinating stories and engaging podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzou

Episodes

Origins of the Crown

June 28, 2025 • 21 mins

Join Barnaby Thatch in his Hall of Human Wonders for a captivating journey through the foundational centuries of British royal authority. In this engaging 4,000-word exploration, our distinguished host weaves together the dramatic stories of Celtic warrior queens like Boudica, the transformative reign of Alfred the Great, and William the Conqueror's revolutionary Norman invasion. With his signature blend of scholarly insight and st...

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Power and Turmoil

July 3, 2025 • 26 mins

Professor Thatch explores the tumultuous medieval period through Tudor rule, examining how the British monarchy evolved from feudal warriors to sophisticated political institutions. The episode traces the pivotal moments from the Magna Carta's limitations on royal power through the Wars of the Roses dynastic crisis, culminating in the Tudor transformation under Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Key themes include the constant tension bet...

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Revolution and Restoration

July 3, 2025 • 26 mins

Professor Thatch chronicles the most dramatic century in British monarchical history, when the institution was literally torn apart and rebuilt from the ground up. The episode follows the tragic arc of Charles I's divine right absolutism leading to civil war, regicide, and the unprecedented Commonwealth experiment under Oliver Cromwell. The narrative explores how the monarchy's restoration under Charles II required fundamental comp...

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The British Monarchy

Episodes

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Revolution and Restoration

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Origins of the Crown

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