Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Katherine Parr is remembered in the rhyme as the one who Survived. But what if there's more to it than that?

Let's talk about her religious faith, and her almost-brush with martyrdom.

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Dive into the captivating world of 16th century English music with renowned radio host Robert Aubry Davis from Millennium of Music on SiriusXM. In this enlightening discussion, we explore how the his…

Dive deep into the riveting saga of the Pole family, descendants of George, Duke of Clarence, and their navigation through a treacherous landscape of political power plays, religious reformation, and…

This episode is for everyone who wants to travel back in time to Tudor London, and wonders what kind of work is available to you. Dust off your resumes, and let's think about getting a job in Tudor L…

In this episode we dive into the captivating history of coronations in Westminster Abbey, the hallowed site where British monarchs have been crowned for centuries. From ancient traditions to the Tudo…

Ever wondered who kept the Tudor court running smoothly? Let's dive into the fascinating world of the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. From the skilled cooks whipping up feasts …

In this episode we spend 24 hours in Tudor London, meeting the people who lived there, and imagining what life would have been like for our new friends there.

Show notes at https://www.englandcast.co…

Episode 189 is all about Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, sister in law to Anne Boleyn, husband of George. History hasn't been kind to her, but recent historians are doing a lot to try to reexamine her, a…

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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.

Show notes, book link, and more at https://www.englandcast.com/Ingram

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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.

Show notes at englandcast.com/Forest

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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 - Leadenhall, Billingsgate, and Smithfield.

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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 englandcast.com/ElizabethAnne for link and show n…

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

Show notes will be up at englandcast.com

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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 16th century. This is what your household would ha…

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 the first part with the second coming next week.

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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 memorialized the passing of their monarchs.

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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 ti…

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, Tudorc…