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. 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
“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
Lady Swindlers with Lucy Worsley
In this brand new series of Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley we switch our attention to the swindlers, conwomen and hustlers.
I continue as historical consultant and on-air ‘resident historian’ for this new series, in which we use cases of female ‘swindling’ in Britain, the US and Australia to investigate the lives of women in the past and present.
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.
Scandalous Victorians!
Eight shocking cases that transformed 19th-century Britain…
In this article for BBC History Magazine, I explore eight scandals that left a lasting impact on Victorian British society, stirring public outrage and fascination.