Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

This is a chat that Nathen Amin did on my YouTube channel a few weeks ago, discussing the new evidence on the Princes in the Tower. Nathan Amin, and his fabulous books, can be found here: https://nat…

Dive into the heart of Tudor England with the latest episode, 'Uncovering a Day in Tudor Cambridge: Hidden Secrets of 16th Century Life Revealed!' Join me on an immersive journey through a typical da…

In this captivating journey through Tudor history, we'll delve into the enigmatic disappearance of Henry Pole the Younger, a figure often overshadowed by more famous tales of the era. Let's explore t…

This episode is on the life of Ursula Pole, a lesser-known figure of the Tudor era, whose resilience and adaptability saw her navigate some of the most tumultuous events of the 16th century. From the…

In this episode we'll talk about Thomas Audley, one of the few men who had real power around Henry VIII, and managed to survive!

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In this episode we look at how Edward Seymour became the Protector in England, during the reign of his nephew, Edward VI.

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A discussion on this crusading order, and how they changed in the 16th century - like everything else, the Reformation made a huge difference!

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It's really nice when you have people who will do your dirty work and implement the policies you come up with that are super unpopular, so they get the blame and you're free. Right? Isn't that a cool…

In this episode we dive into the reign of Edward VI, which is often overlooked, sandwiched as it was between that of his father, and his sister, unkindly remembered as Bloody Mary. But it was still r…

Uncover the life and influence of Alice Spencer, Countess of Derby. Far from being just a name in historical records, Alice played a significant role in the cultural and social life of her time. From…

In this episode, we chat with Micheline White, who has been in the news recently for some "doodles" she discovered of Henry VIII in a prayer book Katherine Parr had given him. Thanks to Micheline for…

Let's dive into the captivating story of Arbella Stuart, the Tudor-era royal often overlooked by history. Born into a lineage of power and ambition, Arbella's life was marked by political intrigue, i…

In this episode, Henry goes on vacation! It's summertime - time to get out of London, and see the sights in the countryside. Take your bride on a lovely honeymoon through the Midlands to Yorkshire. H…

In this episode we're looking at Robert Devereux, the second Earl of Essex, his rise to becoming a favorite, and his rebellion against the Queen.

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Let's discuss the life and legacy of Margaret Douglas, the influential Tudor figure who maneuvered through a tumultuous era with steadfast determination. This episode explores her complex relationshi…

Things at court in the late 1530's were murky and filled with politics. There was potential war with France and Spain. Rebellion was brewing, both at home and abroad. And into this mess entered Henry…

We've been looking at some Tudor cousins the past couple of episodes, and in this episode we are looking at another branch - the Stafford family, aka the Dukes of Buckingham. Which ended in rebellion…

In this episode we dive into the family de la Pole, another branch of cousins to the Tudors not to be confused with the Pole's (their mother was a sister to Edward IV) who were unlucky, and also made…

In this episode we're digging into a Year in Henry's Life: 1513. A *lot* happened that year - it was pretty pivotal in a number of ways. Henry went to war with France, leaving Katherine as Regent. Fl…