History Gems
A podcast by Dr Nicola Tallis
25 Episodes
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Pirates and the T Word: with Dr Ian Friel
Published: 20/10/2021 -
Atelier Torbjörn Tillander: with Jenny Tillander
Published: 13/10/2021 -
La Peregrina: with Valerie Schutte
Published: 6/10/2021 -
Bridgerton: with Carol Woolton
Published: 29/09/2021 -
Marie Antoinette: with Dr Carolyn Harris
Published: 15/09/2021 -
Girls in Pearls: with Sue Prichard
Published: 2/06/2021 -
The House of Kutchinsky: with Serena Kutchinsky
Published: 26/05/2021 -
Queen Christina of Sweden: with Amy Saunders
Published: 12/05/2021 -
Nazi Gold: with Callum McKelvie
Published: 5/05/2021 -
Jane Austen: with Sophie Reynolds
Published: 28/04/2021 -
John of Gaunt: with Helen Carr
Published: 21/04/2021 -
Sutton Hoo: with Dr Sue Brunning
Published: 14/04/2021 -
Mary Queen of Scots: with Professor Kate Williams
Published: 3/03/2021 -
The mystery of Queen Arnegunde’s grave: with Elizabeth Norton
Published: 24/02/2021 -
The Cromwells: with Stuart Orme
Published: 17/02/2021 -
The tomb of Tutankhamun: with Dr Chris Naunton
Published: 10/02/2021 -
Colonel Blood and the Crown Jewels: with Rebecca Rideal
Published: 3/02/2021 -
Joan of Navarre: with Dr Ellie Woodacre
Published: 27/01/2021 -
Fabergé and the Romanovs: with Gareth Russell
Published: 20/01/2021 -
The Sancy Diamond: with Susan Ronald
Published: 13/01/2021
Welcome to History Gems, the podcast that follows historian and author Dr Nicola Tallis as she seeks to unpick the stories behind some of history's most famous and intriguing jewels. With a different expert on every episode, Nicola delves into a daring attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, the secrets of a supposedly cursed diamond, the creation of the world's most famous Easter eggs, and plenty more. Check out @historygemspod on social media to see pictures of each week's gems! Nicola's books include: Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey Elizabeth's Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester Uncrowned Queen: The Fateful Life of Margaret Beaufort, Tudor Matriarch Find her on social media: Twitter: @NicolaTallis Instagram: @historian_nicola