ROSALIND
CRONE
Historian | Writer | Broadcaster | Consultant
Hi, I’m Professor Rosalind Crone - a historian, writer and broadcaster, specialising in the 19th century.
FEATURED PROJECT
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
I’m historical consultant for the award-winning podcast Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley. Together with Lucy and her team of female detectives, we dive into the crimes committed by women in the 19th and early 20th centuries, exploring them through a modern, feminist lens.
In 2024, we added a new series to the feed: Lady Swindlers with Lucy Worsley, switching our attention to conwomen and hustlers.
If you're curious about these intriguing cases and the stories behind them, join us on this fascinating journey.
★★★★★ - Winner of a Gold Lovie Award for Podcasts - Best Limited Series
★★★★★ - Winner of a Bronze Lovie Award for Podcasts - Best Individual Episode
★★★★★ - Winner of a People’s Choice Lovie Award for Podcasts - Best Individual Episode
★★★★★ - Top 10 BBC Podcasts for 2022, 2023 & 2024
“Professor Rosalind Crone is one of our country’s finest historians.
She has enormous integrity and dedication, combined with an unbeatable nose for a story. You will be a very lucky person indeed if Ros joins your project.”
- Dr Lucy Worsley, OBE
Latest
History’s Greatest Scandals:
The Victorians
Poisoned sweets. Criminal misdeeds. And a sex scandal involving… the prime minister. In the first series of History’s Greatest Scandals, the new podcast from HistoryExtra, we’re delving into the murky underworld of the Victorians…
I proposed this new series for History Extra, and in collaboration with journalist Ellie Cawthorne wrote and recorded the first series on the Victorians.
Britain Behind Bars: A Secret History
Rob Rinder uncovers a secret history of Britain going back centuries hidden behind our prison walls - from petty crooks to infamous gangsters, hangmen, extreme brutality and explosive riots.
I was the historical consultant for this series, helping to weave a narrative that connects the history of prisons and the importance of prison reform today.
Lucy Worsley Investigates:
Jack the Ripper
How did the Jack the Ripper case shape the way true crime is covered today? Lucy Worsley investigates how these shocking killings created a world of entertainment based on murder.
I was historical consultant for episode one of the new series, Lucy Worsley Investigates, which focuses on the notorious case of Jack the Ripper.