Join me, Barry Aveyard, as I explore the people, relationships and events that shaped medieval history. Drawing on the research behind my books, I look beyond familiar names and dates to discover the lives behind the stories.
Episode One: Katherine Swynford — The Mistress Who Became a Duchess
For my first episode, I explore the remarkable life of Katherine Swynford and her relationship with John of Gaunt. From her place in a noble household to her years as Gaunt’s mistress and their eventual marriage, Katherine’s story brings together love, scandal, loss and dynastic ambition.
It is also a story about the challenges of writing medieval biography: what the surviving evidence tells us, what remains uncertain, and how later generations have shaped Katherine’s reputation.
Whether you already share my enthusiasm for medieval history or are discovering Katherine for the first time, I hope you will join me.
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