Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

In this episode we look at the evidence from a new book examining the importance and role of the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549.

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In this episode we look at David Ingram, who got caught up in a battle in the Caribbean, and wound up in Nova Scotia.

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In this episode we look at the New Forest, a magical bit of England along the south coast that has been the scene for a LOT of history.

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When you lived in a city, getting food could be a challenge. Hence, the growth of markets. Here we look at some of London's Tudor markets - …

This is the second part in a look at how Anne Boleyn influenced the life of the young Princess Elizabeth, based on Tracy Borman's new book. Check out …

This episode is part one of a two part series breaking down Tracy Borman's new book on Anne and Elizabeth.

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In this episode we look at the winter prep our Tudor friends would have been doing in November. Imagine you're a yeoman farmer sometime in the early …

Focusing on the downfall of Wolsey, this is the second part of the deep dive into Cardinal Wolsey, thanks to the new biography by Phil Roberts.

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Way back in 2009 I did an episode on Cardinal Wolsey. I thought it was time to revisit him, and the timing with a new biography was perfect! This is …

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, I thought it would be appropriate to do an episode on how our Tudor friends would have commemorated and …

This is an interview with author Tony Riches on his book featuring Francis Drake. He's always so generous, and is giving one of his books away in the Tudorcon streaming ticket swag bag - grab your ticket at …

In this episode we look at the Medieval Pilgrimage, and how that changed in Tudor England. I wax philosophical on travel, adventure, and how humanism turned religious trips into tourism. Plus, Tudorcon Online this year …

Remember the part in The Tudors when Henry was spiraling into his deep depression after the death of Jane Seymour, and started building Nonsuch Palace? I did too. So I wanted to dig into Nonsuch a little bit - what made …

Just in time for the three day weekend, a three hour Taste of Tudorcon. This is an edited part of the Saturday morning of Tudorcon 2020, which was, …

Just in time for the three day weekend, a three hour Taste of Tudorcon. This is an edited part of the Saturday morning of Tudorcon 2020, which was, …

Just in time for the three day weekend, a three hour Taste of Tudorcon. This is an edited part of the Saturday morning of Tudorcon 2020, which was, …

Hello friends! It's been a minute, but I'm back on this show I love so much, talking Tudor nerdiness with friends like you.

This episode is a personal share about what's been going on, and also dives into the history of …

This is a supplemental episode - a recording of Rachael Dickzen at Tudorcon 2021. I know I've been absent lately - thanks to those of you who sent lovely messages making sure I'm good. Just crazy busy :)

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Soon after Columbus came back from his voyage to the West Indies, a sailor in Spain lit a pipe. And thus …

This episode is all about William Byrd, a Catholic who wrote for a Protestant, wrote illegal masses, and somehow survived to publish his great work, …

Remember in a previous episode about Tudor bathrooms we talked about the medieval spa experience where you could have a meal and a bath at the same …

In this episode we look at Music Therapy from a Tudor perspective, diving into the idea of the music of the spheres, and also tying in string theory. Because really, it's all related.

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Have you ever wondered whether something that happened to you was a "sign" that you should make a particular choice? Well, you're not alone. Our …

1561 was a pretty big year. Lightning struck. Mary Queen of Scots was headed back to Scotland. And Elizabeth's love life was a mess. We discuss it all in this episode. Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/1561 asap. …

He had stuff. Lots of stuff. Fancy stuff. Old stuff. New Stuff. Weird stuff. And his inventory - created by Edward VI and his commissioners to find …

In this episode we talk about Salt. And also, what the Romans gave to us. With Monty Python quotes for fun. Show notes will go up asap at englandcast.com/salt

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This week we look at famous escapes from the Tower of London, by various means including getting the guards drunk. or charming them, or even planning it all out with friends using invisible ink. With honorable mention …

In this episode we look at a 1544 map of the world drawn by Sebastian Cabot, and the people who studied and copied it. Show notes will go up at englandcast.com/map. Thank you for listening!

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It's time to talk about Easter! How did the Tudors celebrate? What of their celebrations have stayed with us today? This is a short and sweet springtime episode.

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This is a chat from the 2019 Tudor Summit where James Peacock, of the Anne Boleyn Society, discusses Anne and her legacy. Read the transcript and …

Note: This show comes with a trigger warning for predatory behavior. In 1559 Agnes Bowker gave birth to a cat. That's where the investigation starts, and in this episode we look at this strange and sad story, and what …

Going through and releasing all the piles of interviews I have taking up space on a dropbox folder - I'm going to let them take up space in your …

In this episode we look at a few stories of Elizabethan women who sailed the seas for booty and adventure!

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It's that time of the year. Time to talk about love. And marriage. Let's talk about how the Tudors got married. Arranged marriages. Courting. Vows. Negotiations. And more.

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In case you haven't noticed, Sea Shanties are having a Moment. In this episode we look at the history of Sea Shanties. Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/seasongs

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Connecting the dots between a piece of porcelain, a 1602 dinner party at Robert Cecil's, the Rainbow Portrait, and a letter that only got as far as Baffin Island. And it all leads to China. Globalism isn't a new idea.

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In this episode we check out the Tudor relationship with Iceland. Did you know Henry VIII had the opportunity to buy Iceland not once, not twice, but three times?!

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In this episode we look at four wonderful Christmas carols that our Tudor friends would have known and loved.

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We often think about going inwards and hibernating at this time of year, but our Tudor friends still had a LOT of work to do! Brigitte Webster of the Tudor and 17th Century Experience stopped by the Tudor Learning …

Henry VIII wanted to invade France. But he also had to handle Scotland. Also, Mary Queen of Scots entered the picture. And thus began, the Rough Wooing.

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Friend of the Show James Boulton stopped by the Tudor Learning Circle the other week to chat about the Queen Consorts starting with Elizabeth of …

The wool trade affected pretty much every part of life in Tudor England, but I haven't ever done an episode about it! Well now that's a big omission! …

This is a talk Nathen Amin put together for Tudorcon2020 and I'm sharing it here because it's just that good.

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Continuing our tour of the Tudor home, we chat about bathrooms. Medieval bath houses, moveable toilets, great houses of easement, and feasting in the tub. Also, I try really hard to not make toilet jokes.

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One of the things we do over in the Tudor Learning Circle is set up regular chats with interesting history people. Last week Shakespeare dropped by. …

Double double, toil and trouble - tis the season to make potions! But did you know there's a long history and deep mystical history with the art of alchemy? Let's dig in!

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I recently came across a new book called the Secret Diaries of Juan Luis Vives by an author I'd never heard of before - Tim Darcy Ellis. I read the book and LOVED it. And so, I had to interview him. The book is awesome, …

Himalaya Learning has commissioned me to do a course on ten kickass Tudor women, and this is episode 1. You can get the entire course - as well as …

In episode 152 of the Renaissance English History Podcast we continue our tour of the Tudor home with the Bedroom. We talk about the sleeping habits of the Tudors, beds as furniture, rituals that happened in the …

Back in March I did a series of episodes when the lockdowns were first beginning. Michael Radi stopped by to talk about his musical, The King's Legacy, and share some music. Join my free group at TudorLearningCircle.com …

In this episode we do another Year in the Life - this time looking at the year 1580. Earthquakes! The Marriage Game! And Greensleeves. It was a Big Year. Show notes will be going up at englandcast.com/1580.

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Back in March when lockdowns were first starting, I brought some of my favorite Tudor authors on to do Zoom chats with my online community (TudorLearningCircle.com) - Nathen stopped by to do a talk on the Beauforts. The …

In this episode we continue the tour of the Tudor home, talking about the history of the Living Room, and how chimneys made living rooms possible!

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Who was Kit Marlowe? Spy? Genius? Scholar? All of the above? Let's dive deep into Marlowe's life. Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/asap.

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A year in the life of Elizabethan England - this time we look at 1601. The year of Hamlet. The East India Company's first voyage. Secret correspondence with Scotland. So much good stuff happened this year. Show notes …

Looking through the rooms of the home from the 16th century - this episode looks at the history of how the kitchen changed during the 16th century. …

In this episode I look at how the Tudors saw their own island's history. Bear with me through the admin - it's been a while since I did a big housekeeping. Then we look at how Brutus of Troy, monastic libraries, and 5th …

In this episode, I play some favorite Elizabethan Madrigals for May. I didn't want to violate any copyright laws here, so I only play 30 second …

If you're experiencing summer weather like I am, thinking about the cold winter seems a world away. But this week we're going to head back to January …

In the 1540's Henry VIII began what economists have called the greatest monetary treason ever committed against citizens. What was this con job? The Great Debasement, when coins went from containing about 92% silver to …

About ten years ago I read One Summer by Bill Bryson, which chronicled the summer of 1927 in America. I absolutely adore Bill Bryson anyway, and this …

In 1531 at the height of Henry VIII's Great Matter, Thomas Elyot, who was a humanist and scholar wrote a small political science book disguised as a …

It's a day to celebrate love, and romance, and all that mushy stuff. And the 16th century has its share of great love stories (fun fact: the wedding …

In 1524 Europe was convinced the world was ending. A prophesy foretold of a giant flood. 20,000 people fled London for higher ground. We discuss.

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In this episode we continue our journey around Tudor London, this time venturing out of the city proper to the suburbs around the east and north - Hackney, Islington, Hampstead and Highgate with a walk on the Heath to …

In this episode we continue the journey around Tudor London by walking around the city gates, the walk along the Strand to Westminster, and a little bit on Westminster itself. You can get show notes at …

In this second episode in the mini series on Tudor London we talk about London's rivers, and London Bridge. We talk about the rivers that shape London, and life on London Bridge.

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This episode is the first in a mini series on life in Tudor London, and today I give a brief intro to what life was like in the capital during the …

In this episode we chat about how our Tudor friends traveled. There's this myth that people in medieval and early Modern England didn't travel - that they stayed in their one little area forever, and that was that. But …

Tony Riches has a new book out about Katherine WIlloughby - in this episode we talk about her life, her relationship with Charles Brandon, and how she put her life back together after the worst tragedy you can imagine. …

High collars? Flushing toilets? A knitting machine? All inventions the Tudors gave us!

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In the past week we celebrated the birth and christening of Elizabeth I, which made me want to dive deeper into the story around her birth. For show notes and book recommendations, go to englandcast.com/elizabethsbirth.

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In this episode another Tudorcon speaker, Tammy Shovelton, fives us insights into the relationships that Elizabeth I had with her parents, family, and lovers. Check out Englandcast.com/ElizabethsRelationships for a …

Episode 128 is all about Tudor Fools. The court jesters, jugglers, and the people who entertained the court. Who were they? What were their lives …

In this episode Michael Radi talks about his new musical, The King's Legacy, a new musical about the Tudor dynasty - and I am so, so excited about him and his show. Check out the official website at …

This episode takes a look at sugar! That white powder that we put everywhere, and which most of us are trying to quit at any given time. Did our Tudor friends use sugar? If so, how? Show notes are at …

This is the audio of Leanda de Lisle's talk at the 2019 Tudor Summit talking about Charles I, The White King (so the audio isn't the best). His story …

In Episode 125 we look at the experience of poverty in Tudor England, as well as the Tudor Poor Laws, leading up to the 1601 Elizabethan Poor Act. …

In this Supplemental Episode author Sarah Bryson gives a talk on Charles Brandon - what makes him tick, and why you should learn more about him. This …

Episode 124 is on Perkin Warbeck. Check out englandcast.com/perkin for show notes. Or go to www.TudorPlanner.com to support the Tudor Planner in the next day! And remember that if you like this show, the best thing you …

In Episode 123 I look at the life of Hans Holbein, and how he impacted art and portraiture at the Tudor court. Show notes with paintings and links …

I've been meaning to do an episode on Bonfire Night for ages, and what better timing than to do it on Bonfire Night itself? In this episode I go over …

Episode 122 features Christine Morgan again - of the Untitled History Project (and a Tudorcon speaker) on The Spanish Princess - it's a new radio show over on the Tudor Radio Network where she breaks down the history …

In this episode we chat about Mary Boleyn with Christine Morgan at the 2019 Tudor Summit.

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In this episode we hear from Alison Weir (back on the show for a record fourth time!), whose new book on Anne of Cleves (Anna of Kleve) is out this month. She has some really interesting theories about Anne! She's a joy …

In this episode, we'll do something a little bit different - go to Tudor Cambridge. Travel with me from King's Cross, and let's spend the day walking around the alleyways, going punting on the Cam, and headed to …

This is the spring fund drive where I ask you for money, and give you minicasts in return - you can support the show at patreon.com/englandcast. And thank you!

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This is the Spring Fund Drive where each day I'm releasing a minicast and a reminder that you can support this show by going to Patreon.com/englandcast. Thank you so much for your support!

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This week I'm doing a fund drive to ask you to support the show financially by becoming a patron on Patreon. Each day we'll have a minicast as well as information on how you can support the show. It's like the spring …

One of the major shifts in the economy from a medieval to an early modern world was the rise of credit. In this episode I look at the history of credit and usury laws in Europe, and how it all began to change during the …

This is the audio of Daniele's talk at the September Tudor Summit, talking about Christine de Pizan and medieval literature in general. The next Tudor Summit is March 2 and 3 - registration is free - check it out at …

This week, grab a mug of mead, turn up the Tallis, and let's get in the mood to talk about... the history of Valentine's Day! And also, how our Tudor …

Christine Hartweg, author of several books on Robert Dudley and Amy Robsart, as well as the blog All Things Robert Dudley, spoke at the Tudor Summit in September 2018. Here's the audio of her talk. Remember, the March …

When we think of the 16th century Age of Exploration and Conquest, we often forget that it wasn't just in the Americas where Exploration was happening. This is the century where Ireland was conquered, and in this …

In this episode I look at clocks and keeping time in Medieval and Tudor England. And more info at Englandcast.com. If you love this show, please leave a rating or review on iTunes - it's the number one thing you can do …

If you're like me, you may have had a rather questionable opinion of Charles Brandon. I'll admit it, he hasn't ranked high in my estimation. But historical fiction author Tony Riches - whose work I love - has just …

In this episode we talk about the early travel writer Richard Hakluyt, who did so much to encourage exploration

The link to register for Tudorcon is at TudorFair.com - October 18-20 2019 - Lancaster PA - it's going to be …

Every year the Agora Podcast Network, of which I am a part, does a special Agoraphobia series in October where each participating podcast does a short halloween themed episode. This was mine from this year - that night …

For some time I've been wanting to do an episode on the Tower Menagerie. In this episode I look at the history of the zoo at the Tower of London. More info and show notes at Englandcast.com. Thanks for listening!

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In this interview from the September 2018 Tudor Summit, Melita Thomas talks us through the role of Ladies in Waiting, and how they changed over the …

How was the Lost Colony of Roanoke related to the Spanish Armada? What about those First Americans who made nice with the colonists, and even went …

This is a supplemental episode featuring James Peacock, from the Anne Boleyn Society, at the Tudor Summit in September 2018. Enjoy!

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Arthur Tudor was a Tudor prince who we often think of just in terms of his death. When we do talk about him in life, it's often about whether he consummated his marriage. But there was more to Arthur than that. And …

A new episode is dropping tomorrow in my show, but in the meantime, I wanted to give you this sample of the new podcast from Wondery, American Scandal. I'm super excited for this new show, and I hope you enjoy this …

This is a supplemental episode featuring historian Lauren Johnson at this year's Tudor Summit from a few weeks ago. She talks about her book, So Great a Prince, which is a survey of the year 1509 in England, the year …

This week, we look at the Big A. Annulment. There is a narrative that Henry was doing something really outrageous when he wanted to end his marriage …

I know it's been a while since I've dropped a new episode. I spent August getting ready for the Tudor Summit (you can still hear the talks - go to TudorSummit.com to sign up, and you'll get an automatic email with all …

In this episode Melita from Tudor Times tells us about Mary, the French Queen. Show notes at Englandcast.com.

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This is a sample of a new podcast from the Wondery network - the American History Tellers' Revolutionary War series. It takes a look at the …

[WORLD CUP SPOLI] In honor of England making it through their first knockout round, here's an episode on Tudor football. One of the deadliest sports in Tudor England, second only to archery, football was not really a …

The Tudor Music Hour is the radio show I do in the UK, which airs every Sunday morning at 9am on Mad Wasp Radio. I put out an abbreviated version here on the podcast feed. You can go to TudorMusicHour.com to get …

A few years ago I did a podcast episode on Tudor portraits as propaganda - the Tudors are known for using the great portrait artists like Holbein to …

Celebrating the music of Orlando Gibbons, one of the later Elizabethan/Jacobean composers who provided a bridge between the generation of Tallis, and the great Henry Purcell. We look at some of Gibbons' madrigals, …

It's the Summer Solstice! If you're a pagan, this is a pretty big deal to you, and I won't interrupt your time at Stonehenge... but if you're not, …

Historian Alison Weir makes her third appearance on the Renaissance English History Podcast to talk about Jane Seymour, who is the focus of her third historical fiction novel in the Six Wives series. Learn more, and get …

I've recently started a radio program, available in the UK on Mad Wasp Radio, featuring Tudor music. I'm releasing the episodes here on the podcast feed as Supplemental episodes to my show, and also they won't have the …

In 1580 Portugal was in the midst of a succession crisis. Don Antonio had a good claim to the throne, but he was illegitimate. Philip II of Spain had a claim, but he was Spanish, and thus, a foreigner. Philip took the …

In this episode Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talks about Francis Walsingham, commonly remembered as Elizabeth's spymaster. He was a complex person. Show notes coming at Englandcast.com, so you can dive deeper.

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Seamus O'Ceallaigh spoke at the March 2018 Tudor Summit about Tudor Medicine and Henry VIII's health issues. Here is that talk, in case you missed the Summit. Learn more about him at Englandcast.com and don't forget the …

What was going on in the world of Education during the 16th century, and who were the people who taught our illustrious Tudor princes and princesses? In this episode I take a look at the ways education was changing …

If you've followed Tudor history at all over the past decade, you've come across Claire Ridgway's blog, The Anne Boleyn Files. Here she talks about …

Episode 101 of the Renaissance English History Podcast sees Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talking about Anne of Brittany. Remember to check out the resources at tudortimes.co.uk or Englandcast.com for more information on …

On March 3 and 4 Tudorholics from all around the world gathered online for the second Tudor Summit, where we gathered together some of the brightest …

In this episode I look at a recently unearthed piece of evidence detailing a romantic love triangle that has never been studied before between Robert Dudley and Eric of Sweden, for Elizabeth's hand. More details and …

In this 100th Episode I look at some of the ways the Tudors were Just Like Us, and have stayed with us through the centuries. Music, government, flushing toilets - it's all covered! Show notes, links, and transcript, at …

In this episode we wrap up the mini series on the relationship between the Tudors and the Ottoman Turks. Here we look specifically at the trading relationships with the Ottomans, and how Turks were portrayed in pop …

Introducing a new podcast from Wondery: This is War. PLEASE NOTE that this episode is marked explicit for graphic language and depictions of real wartime experiences. A raw look at the combat and homecoming experience …

Episode 098 of the Renaissance English History Podcast looks at the Siege of Malta and the Battle of Lepanto - part of my ongoing examination of England's relationship with the Ottoman Empire. Remember to sign up for …

In this episode, especially for Valentine's Day, we talk to Cassidy Cash of That Shakespeare Girl about what Shakespeare can tell us about love in Renaissance England. Grab show notes, and Cassidy's free guide, at …

How's that for a long title? In this episode I look at the Knights of the Order of St John, and the rising threat of the Ottoman Turks. It's the …

The Tudor Times December Person of the Month is Robert Dudley, who is famous for having been Elizabeth's probable soulmate, but was also a skilled …

In this episode I look at the life of Thomas Gresham, a master merchant and economist who served four Tudor monarchs, rescued the currency, smuggled, and also started England's first shopping mall. Learn more at …

In this episode Melita Thomas from Tudor Times talks about Katherine Parr, and adds more depth and color to a life that is often defined as being …

In this episode, Travis Dow (of way too many podcasts to list, but especially The History of Germany) goes to Wittenberg to celebrate Martin Luther using a hammer and nail to post his grievances. He created this …

Gina Clark runs the Tudor Dreams Historic Costumier, and she makes gorgeous, historically authentic gowns for films, and interpretive groups. She spoke with me at the Tudor Summit about all things related to clothing …

Wales is just filled with Tudor history waiting to be discovered. Nathen Amin, founder of the Henry Tudor Society, wrote a book about visiting Tudor Wales. He's also putting together a tour with me in late April …

James I was a teeny bit obsessed with witches. In this episode I look a bit at the state of witchcraft and magic in Renaissance England, how that changed during the Protestant Reformation, and how James jumped on it and …

This is last year's Agoraphobia story telling about an encounter with some Tower residents. Check out Agorapodcastnetwork.com to subscribe to the Agora feed and find great new history podcasts.Happy Halloween!

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This was my contribution to the Agora Podcast Network's Agoraphobia Halloween themed episodes this year, in which I talk about an encounter with a …

When Elizabeth took the throne, the first order of business was to reestablish the Church of England, after England became reconciled to the Pope under Mary. In the fourth of the #reformation500 celebration series, we …

Sarah Gristwood gave the opening keynote of the Tudor Summit in September 2017. Here's her talk on Queenship in 16th century Europe. If you like this show, remember the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a …

In this third episode of the #reformation500 English Reformation Month series, we talk about the fast changes that Archbishop Cranmer implements under Edward, and then winds up getting burned under Mary. Remember you …

The TudorsDynasty.com blogger at The Tudor Summit in September 2017 talking about royal scandals.

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It's still #reformationmonth and in this episode we look at the journey Henry VIII took from being a loyal servant of the Pope, named Defender of the …

James Boulton of the Queens of England Podcast at the Tudor Summit in September, giving us the quick tour on the Six Wives.Remember, if you like this …

October is the 500th anniversary month of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses on the door of Wittenberg Cathedral. To celebrate I'm doing a series of episodes this month on the Reformation in England. This week we're …

This is a Supplementary Episode with Natalie Grueninger of On the Tudor Trail at the Tudor Summit in September 2017. Check her out at NatalieGrueninger.com. Remember that if you like this show there are a number of ways …

This is an episode that started out about food, but somewhere along the line it turned into a small chemistry lesson on refrigeration. Also, sumptuary laws, dining, and why you slaughter animals on November 11. If you …

This was the talk by Nathen Amin, author, and founder of The Henry Tudor Society, at this year's Tudor Summit. Learn more about all the speakers, and sign up to get their videos at TudorSummit.com.

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Melita Thomas spoke at the Tudor Summit about her new book, The King's Pearl, and the nuanced relationship between Mary and her father, Henry VIII. This is the audio of her video talk. If you missed the Tudor Summit, …

The Tudor Times Person of the Month is Mary Queen of Scots. Melita Thomas talks about Mary, and the research that went into piecing together this woman who is still, 500 years later, an enigma. Remember you can learn …

If you missed the Tudor Summit, don't worry! I'll be releasing the audio over the course of the rest of the year here on the podcast feed. If you did attend, and you'd like to have the audio files to re-listen, then …

A look at the astronomical scene in 16th century England, as well as how people reacted to the new ideas discovered by Copernicus. Remember to check Englandcast.com for show notes, book recommendations, etc. Want to …

In this episode, Melita of Tudor Times talks with us about Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, writer, poet, and enigma about whom very little is known. She pieces together what there is available to know, including the …

So much of Tudor history is the convergence of new technologies and ideas that radically changed society as they were implemented. One example of …

Margaret Pole led a life filled with ups and downs. Born into life as the niece of the King, she ended her life almost 70 years later at the hands of …

This episode is a little non traditional. It's a bake along wherein Hannah, my three year old, and I make Tudor Jumbles. It was a bit scattered, so …

Roland Hui is an art historian and the author of a new book on the Tudor Queens called The Turbulent Crown. We talked about the newly discovered …

John Knox is one of the pillars of the mid 16th century Protestant movement, and has become known as one of the most famous Marian Exiles. See the show notes and transcript at Englandcast.com. Remember that if you like …

Episode 077 of the Renaissance English History Podcast is about Tudor Crime and Punishment. What was considered a crime? What would your punishment …

What a thrill it was to speak with Alison Weir for the second time about her new book on Anne Boleyn. The second in the new Six Tudor Queens series, …

The 75th episode is spent talking about Elizabeth I and her relationship with France, which was complicated and messy, just like other Tudor monarchs'. Remember that the best thing you can do to support the show is also …

Episode 074 is the continuing look at how our Tudor Monarchs related to France. Edward made war, Mary lost Calais. If you like this show, please leave a rating on iTunes. And go to Englandcast.com for show notes, and …

In Episode 073 of the Renaissance English History Podcast I talk with Melita Thomas of Tudor Times about Elizabeth of York, uniter of the York and Lancaster houses. Get links and resources at Englandcast.com. If you …

The Field of Cloth of Gold is one of the most famous foreign policy events in Henry VIII's reign, and it has stayed with us in part because of its …

In this continuing look at the Tudors and their relationship with France, I take a look at Henry VIII, who came to the throne wanting to emulate his …

In this episode Melita Thomas talks about their February Person of the Month, John Dudley. He's (in)famous as the mastermind behind the Lady Jane Grey plot (which got them all killed, so didn't work out so well) but …

This is a supplemental episode that was a chat between James Boulton (Queens of England Podcast) and me, about Katherine of Aragon. The sound is …

It's Black History Month in North America, and in honor of that, I am going out of the planned narrative of war with France, and doing this episode on the black Tudor experience. There have been black people in England …

Starting off the new year with several episodes on Tudor relations with France, this episode looks at the beginning of the beginning - the foreign …

In this episode of the Renaissance English History Podcast, Erik and Xander from the Reconsider Podcast stop by and we talk about how our biases and …

How did ladies get made up in the 16th century? Why, with lead, madder, and egg whites, of course! Brush off those bare minerals, and let's talk about henna hair dye, kohl mascara, and plucking our hairlines. Get show …

In this episode Melita Thomas talks about Bess of Hardwick, the Tudor Times Person of the Month. Since I had already done an episode on Bess in October 2015, we jumped right in to talking more specifically about land …

Linda Porter is an author and historian who has written several books on Tudors, and now has a new book out about Charles I, his children, and the English Civil Wars. It's a bit later than our time period, but we also …

The 16th century saw an explosion of printing and the rise of literature in England, as well as the rest of Europe. The printing press made printing large numbers of pamphlets, broadsheets, newspapers, and books easy, …

She's remembered as the 4th discarded wife of Henry VIII, but there's more to Anne of Cleves than that. This episode looks at her life, the foreign …

In episode 060 I talk with Sarah Gristwood, the notable author of such great titles as Blood Sisters, and her new one, Game of Queens. We talk about the new book, which is about the Queens who shaped 16th century …

In this episode, Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talks about their Person of the Month, Anne of Denmark. Learn more about her from http://www.tudortimes.co.uk. If you like the Renaissance English History Podcast please …

In this personal episode I take a look at the xenophobia of the 16th century in England. Go to Englandcast.com or text the listener support line at 801 683 9756 for show notes. If you like the show please remember to …

Xander and Erik come over to have us reconsider the propaganda around Richard III, and the stories we have of him through Shakespeare. Check out http://www.englandcast.com to learn more about Erik and Xander's podcast, …

A Guest Episode from James Boulton of the fabulous Queens of England Podcast about Bessie Blount, Henry VIII's most famous mistress (at least one …

One of the pivotal personalities in the 16th century, in many ways, despite his fame, Thomas More continues to be an enigma to us, 500 years later. For some, he is a Saint, who fought to keep the church unified. For …

Wrapping up our look at Tudor Rebellions, this episode looks at the long term effects of the rebellions, and how they affected social, religious, and …

Margaret Tudor was Henry VIII's sister, a Princess, a Queen, and a prolific letter writer. She's also the August Person of the Month on Tudor Times. …

The second in a three part mini series on Tudor Rebellions, this episode looks at some of the more famous of the rebellions that our Tudor monarchs …

An introduction to Tudor Rebellions - the causes of rebellions in general, and how they were handled by the respective monarchs. As a reminder, you can get a transcript and some show notes by sending your email address …

A Tudor Times interview with Melita Thomas discussing their Person of the Month for July, Honor Grenville, a woman who rose from obscurity to marry …

Queen Elizabeth died leaving the throne to James I, her relative through her aunt who married into Scotland. In this episode Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talks about James, and why he is their Person of the Month. Learn …

This is the third part in my Trilogy of the Theater. The first was a look at the history of Elizabethan Theater. Second, we looked at the life of Shakespeare in April. Now we conclude by looking at the other principal …

Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talks about their Person of the Month for May, Catherine of Aragon. A Spanish princess, the daughter of Ferdinand and …

A look at the life of William Shakespeare - an albeit brief introduction to the Bard, as we celebrate his birthday and the 400th anniversary of his death this month. Get in touch by texting the listener feedback line - …

Another joint podcast with Melita Thomas of Tudor Times. This time we talk about Jasper Tudor, the uncle of Henry Tudor. Jasper made it possible for …

A look at the history of Elizabethan Theater and the medieval background including mystery plays. This is the first episode I'll be doing on the …

Alison Weir talks to the Renaissance English History Podcast, and I get starstruck. Check out the links she mentions at http://www.englandcast.com …

Melita Thomas, co founder of Tudor Times, talks about Margaret Beaufort. Learn more about Henry VII's mother at http://tudortimes.co.uk/person-of-the-month/margaret-beaufort or learn more about the Renaissance English …

Hey everyone - I'm reposting this because I realized the audio was way off for the last version. So so so many apologies. This episode I talk with …

An overview of the actual battles that took place during those two weeks in the summer of 1588 where Spain was successfully driven from English …

The tensions within England, and with Spain, that led Philip to think it would be a good idea to launch a huge invasion force to overthrow England. …

You know that image you have of Henry VIII? Yeah, that one. The one with his wide legs, looking right at you? That was a purposeful and deliberate …

In the 16th century a booming iron industry in the forest of the Weald of Surry, Kent, and Sussex provided cannon for Henry VIII's growing navy, as …

Next week I'll still be doing a full episode on the iron industry and economy of the Weald, but decided to try switching up the format a bit by …

Henry VIII is remembered as the Founder of the Royal Navy - he built up the navy from only about 5 ships when he became King, to over 50 great warships when he died, also founding an official arm of his administration …

Special thanks to Lindsay for the text suggesting this episode on fashion, clothing & sumptuary laws in Tudor and Elizabethan England. Show notes are at http://www.englandcast.com/show-notes/ You can now call or …

In keeping with the Halloween ghouley scary theme, Brittany from History, Bitches and I teamed up again to create a second Halloween themed episode …

Henry VIII's wives are still busy roaming around their various homes. In this joint episode produced with Brittany at History, Bitches we explore some prominent ghosts that are still wandering around in England. To …

An overview of the life of Bess of Hardwick, a phenomenal woman who made her own luck, played her cards brilliantly, and went from being born into a yeoman farmer's family to becoming the second wealthiest woman in …

A look at the various forces at work to make the Elizabethan Age of Discovery possible.

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Suzi Digby (Lady Eatwell) OBE, is a renowned Choral Conductor and Music Educator. She has trailblazed the revival of singing in UK schools and the …

A look at the tragic life of Mary Queen of Scots, who posed a perpetual threat to Queen Elizabeth. For more information and show notes go to http://www.englandcast.com. If you like the Renaissance English History …

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge where I met Dr. David Skinner, the acclaimed musicologist and …

Francis Walsingham is popularly known as Queen Elizabeth's Spymaster. Learn about the life of this man, and how he created a modern espionage network.

A look at the Catholic conundrum - loyalty to the Pope vs loyalty to the Queen. The ways Elizabeth fought back against a perceived Catholic threat to …

A history of sacred music from the Hundred Years' War, the rise of English polyphony, the Chapel Royal, and the changes that the Reformation brought.

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A frank discussion about childbirth and pregnancy in medieval and renaissance England. PSA: if you are uncomfortable with frank talk about this kind of thing, or don't know about the birds and the bees yet, you …

A history of Mary Tudor growing up, and a brief overview of her reign.

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The journey to the northeast passage

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William Caxton, the first English printer. This is a replacement for the other file, which wasn't normalized, so the audio was wonky. :)

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A podcast about William Caxton, the first English printer.

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William Caxton, the first English printer.

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16th century marriage customs with some advice from an early 17th century minister, just for fun.

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Marriage customs in the 16th century with a little advice from an early 17th century minister.

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A history of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's iconic palace in Richmond.

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A history of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's iconic palace in Richmond.

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A history of Elizabeth Woodville, the grandmother of Henry VIII (mother in law to Henry VII)

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The tragic life of Lady Jane Grey

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A brief introduction to the painters who painted the portraits we still look at today.

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An overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See blog at http://englandcast.blogspot.com for playlist.

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An overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See website at http://englandcast.com for playlist.

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An overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See blog at http://englandcast.blogspot.com for playlist.

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The reign of the young King Edward VI, Henry's son, up until his illness that would kill him.

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An overview of the final years of Henry VIII's reign, and the religious politics and factions at court.

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The Pilgrimage of Grace was an uprising in 1536 where people in Northern England fought back against the new religion being imposed on them, and …

Part two of the Tale of Two Thomases - two more Thomases - Cromwell and Cranmer - who were instrumental in Henry's reign.

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The first in a two part story of four Thomases who were very important to Henry VIII. This week: Wolsey and More.

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No, I'm really not late on this Christmas podcast - seriously, listen and you'll find out that we're still in the 12 days of Christmas, and the biggest party is tonight!

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In addition to having a lot of wives, Henry VIII is also most famous for bringing the Protestant Reformation to England. But really, how reformed was he?

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It's time for goblins and pumpkins - but how did all this stuff get started?

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Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived - so what's that all mean? Here's an overview of each of Henry VIII's wives, and his …

A very brief overview of life in the court of Henry VIII.

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A background on Henry VII, his rise to power, victory over Richard III at Bosworth Field, and founding of the Tudor dynasty.

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An overview of sports and exercise in the Renaissance, with a special emphasis on cricket.

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Introductory episode explaining the goals of the podcast series, a background on your intrepid podcaster, and some actual history.

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