607. Nelson’s Lover: The Scandalous Lady Hamilton

October 08, 2025

Description

Who was Emma Hamilton, Horatio Nelson’s strikingly beautiful, and famously fashionable mistress? How did she raise herself up from dire poverty, to become a model, actress, dancer, and even an...
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Books Referenced

England's Mistress: The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton

Author: Kate Williams

Context:

Cited extensively throughout the episode as a key biographical source on Emma Hamilton, with multiple quotes drawn from the book describing Emma's early life, her childhood in Ness, and various episodes in her career.