History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday

Imported Monarchs of the 19th & 20th Centuries

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Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte of France became King Karl XIV Johan of Sweden & Norway in 1818 Leopold of Saxe-Coburg (Germany) became King of the Belgians in 1831 Otto of Bavaria (Germany) became King of Greece in 1832 George of Denmark became King of Greece in 1863 Amadeo of Savoy (Italy) became King of Spain in 1870 Alexander of Battenberg (Germany)became Prince of Bulgaria in 1879 Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (Germany)became King Carol I of Romania in 1881 Carl of Denmark…

Royal & Noble Vampires

133K views · 1w ago · 33:40

Learn more about spooky folklore with me in Japan! Many believe that royals and nobles are Vampires. Metaphorically speaking. But there are a handful of real royals from history who’s blood lust, mysterious immortality or funny remarks have inspired legends and sparked rumors that they may actually be bloodsucking fiends. A Wallachian Prince whose hobby was impaling his enemies. A Hungarian serial killer, who supposedly bathed in the blood of her victims.

4 Scary Fairy Tales, Dark Myths & Murders from Scotland

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Learn more about spooky folklore with me in Japan! Scotland is a land of staggering beauty, history and mystery. From enchanting pixies who party for endless evenings in stone circles, to vicious kelpies and redcaps who lure humans to their doom in lochs and ruined castles. From the legend of an inbred cannibal family living in a cave of bones, to the real life horrors of King James VI’s witch trials, and Edinburgh’s most notorious body snatching murderers.

5 Miserable Royal Marriages from History

279K views · 3w ago · 31:30

Join me on a majestic journey in JAPAN in May 2027! Marriage is not easy. Even the best-matched couples have to work to keep their love alive. But when two people who have nothing in common and lack any affection or attraction are forced down the aisle, it is a recipe for infidelity, melodrama and misery. Through most of history, royals had very little choice about who they married.

Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Nobility

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Join me on a majestic journey in JAPAN in May 2027! Royals and nobles were the original celebrities. While the peasants were plowing the fields, they were dripping in gold and walking on red carpets. Today actors, musicians and athletes are more visible in culture. But there are a handful of modern celebrities who have both talent and aristocratic heritage going for them. From an Oscar winner who married an Italian count, to Hollywood Royalty who wed a British Baron.

Anne Bonny and Mary Read - Pirate Queens of the Caribbean

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Ahoy and all aboard for a thrilling voyage through the Caribbean during the golden age of Piracy. Today we’ll walk the plank with the notorious Queens of the high seas, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. These buccaneers defied the norms by strapping on trousers and cutlasses, and setting sail on a pirate ship to pillage and plunder. But their reign of terror was short lived, as they met the King’s justice in 1721.

▶️ Mentioned videos: Watch more of interview with Greg

Anne Bonny & Mary Read - Pirate Queens of the Caribbean

72K views · 1mo ago · 32:42

Join me on a majestic journey in JAPAN in May 2027! Ahoy and all aboard for a thrilling voyage through the Caribbean during the golden age of Piracy. Today we’ll walk the plank with the notorious Queens of the high seas, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. These buccaneers defied the norms by strapping on trousers and cutlasses, and setting sail on a pirate ship to pillage and plunder. But their reign of terror was short lived, as they met the King’s justice in 1721.

▶️ Mentioned videos: Watch more of interview with Greg

Historic Portugal & Spain

44K views · 1mo ago · 33:58

Join me on a majestic journey in JAPAN in May 2027! In May 2026 I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Portugal and Spain, to host a group tour with fellow history lovers! Together we explored a bone chapel, a portal into the depths, and some gorgeous palaces in Portugal. The largest palace in Europe, and the world’s oldest restaurant in Madrid. A mosque cathedral mash-up in Cordoba; the fabulous Alhambra in Granada; relaxed beach life in Malaga, and so much more!

Chat with Greg Jenner of Horrible Histories & You're Dead to Me

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Guest: Greg Jenner

Recently I had the opportunity to chat with historian Greg Jenner, host of the History comedy podcast “You’re Dead to me” and historical consultant on the hilarious and accurate show Horrible Histories. If you are not familiar with his work, you are really missing out. While interviews are a bit out of my comfort zone, I couldn’t miss the chance to chat with one of my history idols. And I thought you might enjoy listening in on our conversation.