Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this weekly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time.
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 491
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
Episode 044: The Theater
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 theater with more to follow on Shakespeare in particul…
00:26:16 |
Sat 12 Mar 2016
Episode 043: Alison Weir
Alison Weir talks to the Renaissance English History Podcast, and I get starstruck. Check out the links she mentions at http://www.englandcast.com Like us on facebook - facebook.com/englandcast or fo…
00:30:05 |
Wed 24 Feb 2016
Episode 042: Tudor Times on Margaret Beaufort
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 R…
00:27:50 |
Wed 24 Feb 2016
Re-Post - Benjamin Redding and Boats
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 Benjamin Redding, a PhD candidate who is an expert i…
01:02:35 |
Mon 15 Feb 2016
Episode 040: The Armada Part 2 - The Battle!
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 waters. There are extensive show notes at http://www.en…
00:25:45 |
Thu 28 Jan 2016
Episode 039: The Armada Part 1 - Foreign Policy
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. Show notes at http://www.englandcast.com. Like the …
00:19:00 |
Tue 12 Jan 2016
Episode 038: Portraits and Propaganda
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 message that the King was sending about his strength…
00:32:03 |
Tue 29 Dec 2015
Episode 037: Iron Industry in the Weald
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 well as household goods and other products. French …
00:23:39 |
Mon 14 Dec 2015
Episode 036.5: MiniCast - Three Tudor Poets
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 adding in this minicast on Three Tudor Poets: Thomas Wy…
00:16:52 |
Sat 05 Dec 2015
Episode 036: Henry VIII and the Tudor Navy
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 …
00:27:13 |
Fri 27 Nov 2015
Episode 035: Fashion, Clothing & Sumptuary Laws
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…
00:25:44 |
Fri 13 Nov 2015
Episode 034: Witches and Witchcraft
In keeping with the Halloween ghouley scary theme, Brittany from History, Bitches and I teamed up again to create a second Halloween themed episode on Witches and Witchcraft. A history of witchcraft …
00:56:17 |
Thu 29 Oct 2015
Episode 033: Renaissance Ghosts
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…
00:50:34 |
Tue 27 Oct 2015
Episode 032: Bess of Hardwick
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 weal…
00:29:38 |
Thu 15 Oct 2015
Episode 031 - Trade and Exploration in Elizabethan England
A look at the various forces at work to make the Elizabethan Age of Discovery possible.
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00:25:18 |
Wed 30 Sep 2015
Episode 030: An Interview with Suzi Digby
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 community over two and a half decades. We spoke via …
00:34:33 |
Sat 12 Sep 2015
Episode 029: Mary Queen of Scots
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 En…
00:32:36 |
Sun 06 Sep 2015
Episode 028: Dr. David Skinner
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge where I met Dr. David Skinner, the acclaimed musicologist and Renaissance music expert, and he talked me through many of…
00:55:36 |
Tue 18 Aug 2015
Episode 027: Sir Francis Walsingham
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.
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00:19:58 |
Sat 15 Aug 2015
Episode 026: Catholics in Elizabethan England
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 her reign.
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00:27:22 |
Mon 06 Jul 2015
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