Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

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 show on facebook to get regular updates - facebook.com/englandcast. Get in touch on twitter - @teysko - or by texting the listener feedback line - 801 6TEYSKO If you like the show, please rate it in wh...

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, his virility, and the power of his dynasty. In this episode we explore Tudor portraits, what they were saying, and why. See the paintings, and more information in the show notes at http://www.england...

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 immigrants brought new technology and England saw the growth of the beginnings of a modern industrial revolution. --- To see the show notes go to http://www.englandcast.com. You can also enter a giveaw...

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 Wyatt, Henry Howard, and Philip Sidney. Abbreviated show notes are on the site under the MiniCasts Show Notes section - http://www.englandcast.com Also, go there to enter the giveaway for the CD and DVD...

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 to handle all of the work involved with keeping it supplied. This episode talks about how that happened. To get the show notes and sign up for the newsletter, go to http://www.englan...

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 text the Listener Feedback line at 801 6-TEYSKO or 801 683-9756. If you like this podcast, please remember to rate it in your listening service of choice. You can also always contact me th...

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 scares and trials, as well as profiling some of the earliest witchcraft trials. To learn more go to http://www.englandcast.com. My Tudor Minute (3x/week) is on youtube - so you can subscribe.http://www...

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 learn more about this episode, go to http://www.englandcast.com/ghosts You can always get archives and more information on the podcast at http://www.englandcast.com or facebook.com/engl...

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 England, just after the Queen. For more information and notes on this podcast, go to http://www.englandcast.com/bess Also, if you like this show, please leave it a rating in iTunes. It'...

A look at the various forces at work to make the Elizabethan Age of Discovery possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 skype and she talked with me about music during the Elizabethan Golden Age and her project in Los Angeles, The Golden Bridge, which pairs music of the Renaissance with that of contemporary composers. T...

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 Podcast, please leave a rating on iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help a show succeed. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more abou...

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 the changes in music that happened during the 16th century. Highlights include him summing up the changes in ten words or less, and the discussion of his research methods. go to http://www.englandcast...

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

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

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

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 shouldn't listen to this without a parent or guardian. PSA over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A history of Mary Tudor growing up, and a brief overview of her reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The journey to the northeast passage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Caxton, the first English printer. This is a replacement for the other file, which wasn't normalized, so the audio was wonky. :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast about William Caxton, the first English printer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Caxton, the first English printer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16th century marriage customs with some advice from an early 17th century minister, just for fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage customs in the 16th century with a little advice from an early 17th century minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A history of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's iconic palace in Richmond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices