In this series, Johanna is in conversation with a variety of historians, discussing Mary’s life, reign, and legacy.
Mary’s Networks with Melita Thomas – In this episode, Melita Thomas of Tudor Times speaks with Johanna. Melita is also a PhD student and will give us fantastic insight into Mary’s networks and what that meant for her as a woman.
Mary in Portraiture Part One and Part Two – In this episode, Peter Stiffell joins Johanna. Peter is researching contemporary Marian portraiture imagery at the University of Kent, and is the perfect guest for our current topic. Today, Peter and Johanna give us some brilliant insight into the image of Mary that was presented to the world.
Mary’s Legacy with Dr Eilish Gregory – In this episode, Johanna’s guest is Eilish Gregory, and they’ll be discussing Mary I’s legacy in the late seventeenth century. Eilish is a postdoctoral fellow at Durham University and focuses her research on Catholicism and queenship in the early modern period. Her book, Catholics during the English Revolution, 1642-1660: Politics, Sequestration and Loyalty, was published last year and she’s recently had a chapter published in Mary I in Writing, entitled “Mary I During the Popish Plot and Exclusion Crisis: Memory and Catholic Remembrance”.
Mary in Film – Peter Stiffell, Melita Thomas, Dr Linda Porter, and Daniela Montgomery-Logan join the newly minted Dr Johanna Strong for another fascinating chat on Mary I. Big congrats to Dr. Strong on her outstanding achievement! There are many Tudor films and series that have captured our imagination. Today, Dr. Strong chats with a few experts on Mary’s portrayal in film and television.
Dr Johanna Strong 