Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, Queen of England with Heather R Darsie

Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, Queen of England with Heather R Darsie

Author: Reign of London Tours May 1, 2025 Duration: 28:06

Welcome to our 150th episode!

As a treat, we have something very special for you today.


Heather R Darsie is back on the show, once more we talk of her upcoming book 

"Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess: I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem", published by Amberley Books.

This book dives deep into Katharine’s life when she was a young princess in Spain.

We get to learn all about her relations and the state of Iberian politics which makes for a fuller picture of Europe in the 16th century, especially if we already know what happened when Katharine arrived in England. 


Let's re-evaluate what we know of Katharine, as the daughter of Spain. 


Order Heather's New Book on Katherine of Aragon:

https://www.amberley-books.com/katharine-of-aragon-spanish-princess.html


Buy Heather's book Stuart Spouses:

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Stuart-Spouses-A-Compendium-of-Consorts-from-James-I-of-Scotland-to-Queen-Anne-of-Great-Britain-Hardback/p/51167/aid/1238


Heather's The House of Cleves Books:

https://www.amberley-books.com/anna-duchess-of-cleves-9781398103269.html

https://www.amberley-books.com/children-of-the-house-of-cleves.html


Pre-Order Heather's New Book on Anne Boleyn:

https://www.amberley-books.com/if-any-person-will-meddle-of-my-cause.html


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https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/


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There's a certain texture to the past that often gets smoothed over in textbooks. If It Ain't Baroque..., an independent history podcast from the team at Reign of London Tours, digs into that rich grain. Instead of a dry march through dates, each episode uses history as a lens-a prism, really-to examine the broader tapestry of life, culture, and the human experience. You'll hear stories where the grand narratives of politics and power intersect with the intimate details of everyday existence, revealing how people lived, thought, and felt in other times. The perspective offered here is grounded in a deep, practical knowledge of historical spaces and stories, moving beyond the abstract to something more tangible. This isn't about memorizing facts; it's about connecting threads from then to now. Tune in for a thoughtful, meandering exploration where a single artifact, a forgotten figure, or a specific event can open up a whole world of understanding. The result is a consistently engaging listen that reminds us how the past is never truly past, but always echoing in the foundations of our present.
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