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.