History Gems
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
More episodes
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25 - Pirates and the T Word: with Dr Ian FrielWed, 20 Oct 2021
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24 - Atelier Torbjörn Tillander: with Jenny TillanderWed, 13 Oct 2021
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23 - La Peregrina: with Valerie SchutteWed, 06 Oct 2021
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22 - Bridgerton: with Carol WooltonWed, 29 Sep 2021
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21 - Marie Antoinette: with Dr Carolyn HarrisWed, 15 Sep 2021