Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

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 historians, bloggers, and podcasters. Over the next few weeks I'll be releasing the audio of those talks here. Matthew Lewis was born and grew up in the West Midlands. Having obtained a law degree, he currently lives in the beautiful Shropshire countr...

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 transcript at englandcast.com! Remember, if you like this show, the number one way you can support it is to leave a rating on iTunes. It makes a huge difference in helping new people f...

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 Englandcast.com. Thank you so much for your support through one hundred episodes! Remember, if you like this show, the number one way you can show your support is to leave a rating...

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 culture. Show notes with the book recommendation are at Englandcast.com. Remember to check out the Treasures from Bess subscription box service I just started, too! And remember, if you...

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 from American veterans who have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. “This Is War” chronicles the trials of combat vets both abroad and at home. Listen today on wondery.fm/ren Host...

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 the free Tudor Summit at tudorsummit.com. And get show notes and more at Englandcast.com. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad...

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 englandcast.com. Remember, if you like this show, the number one thing you can do is leave a rating or review on iTunes. It's free, and it makes a huge difference in people being able to...

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 first in a two part series on the foreign policy with the Turks, and in the next episode I'll look at the years leading up to Lepanto. Show notes coming at Englandcast.com soon! In the meantime, feel free to check out TudorFair.com for all your Tudor shop...

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 politician, and a religious reformer who patronized the arts and literature. Learn more about him in this episode. And check out Englandcast.com for show notes with more info. If you like this show, please consider leaving a rating on iTunes - it's the...

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 Englandcast.com. If you like this show, please remember the the number one thing you can do to help it succeed is to leave a rating on iTunes. It just takes a second, and it makes a huge d...

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 Henry's nursemaid. Remember if you like this show, the best way you can support it is by leaving a rating on iTunes. Check out englandcast.com for show notes, and more information. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lear...

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 especially for The Renaissance English History Podcast, but in order to get the full picture, you need to check out the other podcasts he created audio for as well: History of the Papacy W...

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 and getting dressed in Tudor Times. I'm already planning the next Tudor Summit in March, 2018, so be sure to go to TudorSummit.com to get more information. In the meantime, if you lik...

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 visiting some of the highlights of Tudor Wales. In this episode he talks about those places - why he chose them for the tour, and the stories behind them. I hope you enjoy, and if you'd li...

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 took it to a whole new level. Show notes at Englandcast.com If you like this show, please consider leaving a rating on iTunes, which is the best way you can support us! You can sup...

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 particular Yorkshire witch. Go to Agoraodcastnetwork.com to subscribe to the Agora feed and find other great history (and non history) shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

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 take a look at one of the most important pieces of Elizabeth's reign - the Elizabethan Settlement. If you like this show, the best thing you can do to help us succeed is to leave a r...

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 rating on iTunes. You can learn more about the show, browse the shop of curated Tudor-inspired items (Six Wives Leggings!) and get show notes at englandcast.com. Thanks so much for...

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 can support the show in three main ways: 1) Leave a rating on iTunes, which is the number one way you can help the show. 2)buy cool Tudor-inspired tshirts and gifts at the shop - http...

The TudorsDynasty.com blogger at The Tudor Summit in September 2017 talking about royal scandals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Faith, to someone who tore down the old religion in England, founding his own church *of* England. Show notes coming at Englandcast.com. Remember, if you like this show, the best way you can support it is by leaving a rating on iTunes. You can also b...

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 podcast, please leave a rating or review in iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help us succeed. Learn more about James and get show notes, resources, etc., at Englandcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

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 looking at the Medieval English church pre-1520. Watch for show notes at Englandcast.com If you like this show, please remember to leave a rating on iTunes. It makes a big difference...

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 you can support it. The easiest is to leave a rating on iTunes. You can also support the show financially for as little as $1/show through Patreon (patreon.com/nomadchick) or you c...