About this episode

This episode explores the life of Katherine Swynford and her impact on the English throne.

In this episode, I’m joined by historian Sharon Bennett Connolly to explore the life of Katherine Swynford - her relationship with John of Gaunt, the scandal that shook the royal court, and how her legacy would shape the future of the English throne. -- Sharon's Website: https://historytheinterestingbits.com/author/sharonbennettconnolly/ Sharon's Upcoming Events: https://historytheinterestingbits.com/forthcoming-events/ Sharon's Books on Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072156Z8V?ccs_id=2752d8c6-9e4d-4cca-b600-6046103545e6 -- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: SPECIAL EVENT on May 9th with Dr. Steven Veerapon on the medical history of Henry VIII. All the information can be found here: https://henrythetyrant.eventbrite.com -- Host: Rebecca Larson Guest: Sharon Bennett Connolly

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Sharon Bennett Connolly

Topics covered

• Katherine Swynford
• John of Gaunt
• royal court scandal
• English throne legacy
• historical relationships

Keywords

• Katherine Swynford
• John of Gaunt
• royal court
• English history
• historian
• Sharon Bennett Connolly
• Henry VIII
• medical history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RedTop Media, Amazon, Eventbrite

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