Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

On this episode I am joined by PhD candidate Johanna Strong to discuss the unfair judgement by history of the first Queen regnant in English history. Get the truth behind her horrible nickname, her worst and best decisions, her pregnancies, her childhood and much, much more!   Find Tudors Dynasty merchandise here: https://tudors-dynasty-podcast-merch.creator-spring.com/   Credits: Hosted by: Rebec...

A Brief History: Welcome to Episode 134 of the podcast, this episode is A Brief History: Executed Brother of a Queen! In this episode I'll teach you all about the brother of Elizabeth Woodville - Anthony.   Find Tudors Dynasty merchandise here: https://tudors-dynasty-podcast-merch.creator-spring.com/   Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Written by: Danie Burton Editing: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCrea...

Fairy, you say!? Indeed! On this episode of Ask the Expert we chat with historian Christine Morgan. Christine is our expert on a topic that many of you may have been introduced to while reading or watching The White Queen series. Was this fairy queen a serpent, a fish, a mermaid, a witch? Take a listen to the folklore surrounding Melusine!   Find Tudors Dynasty merchandise here: https://tudors-dyn...

Tudor tombs are some of the longest lasting pieces of art in England. Whether these tombs were made of bronze, stone or even wood, the history remains centuries later. Effigies on top of the tomb are, in some cases, the only image we have of an historical figure. But sadly, during the dissolution of the monasteries, many of these magnificent tombs were damaged or destroyed.   Who designed them, wh...

Welcome back to another episode of Tudors Dynasty: A Brief History! On this episode we visit the Mary Rose, one of Henry VIII's favorite ships, and likely one of the most recognizable Tudor ship names of the period.   Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Written by: Kirsten Claiden-Yardley Editing: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com) Voice Over: David Black Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and...

On this episode of Ask the Expert Steph chats with historian and author Natalia Richards about Anne Boleyn BEFORE Henry VIII. Find Tudors Dynasty merchandise here: https://tudors-dynasty-podcast-merch.creator-spring.com/ Credits: Hosted by: Steph Stohrer Guest: Natalia Richards Editing: Troy Larson ( TroyLarsonCreative.com ) Voice Over: David Black Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie t...

On this episode Rebecca chats with historian Heather R. Darsie about the relationship with the Tudors and the Habsburgs to get a better understanding of who the Holy Roman Emperor was, how he got the title and reach of his empire. Get a better grasp on what was happening in the world of the Tudors by checking out this episode. Did you know Henry VIII tried to make a play to be emperor!? Find Tudor...

Here is a brief history on the life of Elizabeth Woodville, the queen consort of King Edward IV and daughter of Jacquetta of Luxembourg and Sir Richard Woodville. She had quite the turbulent life and as you'll discover from this episode she was was an extraordinary woman. Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Written by: Gemma Hollman Editing: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com) Voice Over: David Bl...

This bonus episode of the podcast will be called Rebecca's Mailbag, and it's a way for me to answer the questions that listeners have submitted through my website. Have a question? Go to tudorsdynasty.com and in the menu select 'Submit a Question' and I'll endeavor to answer it for you. Special thanks to Dr. Estelle Paranque , Tony Riches and Dr. Linda Porter ! Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson E...

On this Ask the Expert - Steph chatted with Euan Roger, a medieval and Tudor historian and the Principal Record Specialist with the National Archives. Euan answers your questions about the Dissolution of the Monasteries - the events, choices made, the people involved and so much more! Show Notes Credits: Hosted by: Steph Stohrer Guest: Euan Roger Editing: Troy Larson ( TroyLarsonCreative.com ) Voi...

As a 10th century ruler she is frequently referred to as a warrior queen....this daughter of Alfred the Great appears to have been respected by the people of her time, but was she murdered? On today’s episode historian Annie Whitehead fills in the details of this fascinating woman named, Aethelflaed. Show Notes  After the Show (Exclusive) Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Guest: Annie Whitehead  ...

On this episode of Tudors Dynasty: A Brief History,  Rebecca tells us all about the Battle of Flodden. Want to learn the details you normally don't hear? Check this out! Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Written by: Kirsten Claiden-Yardley Editing: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com) Voice Over: David Black  Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Moog via FilmMusic.io, used by EXTEN...

On this Ask the Expert - Steph asked historian and presenter Sarah Gristwood your questions on Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I. As you can imagine this one will have you talking for days! Show Notes Credits: Hosted by: Steph Stohrer Guest: Sarah Gristwood Editing: Troy Larson ( TroyLarsonCreative.com ) Voice Over: David Black  Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Moog via FilmMusic.io,...

Welcome back to the new season of the podcast! This season Steph and I will share more episodes and more content with you - some topics that might surprise you, too! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow @tudorsdynasty on social media to stay connected. This episode, Dr. Elizabeth Norton joins me for a fascinating conversation on the third wife of Henry VIII - Jane Seymour. I think you'll...

Welcome to Episode 122! This is the last of the off-season episodes and I’d like to thank Steph Stohrer for stepping up and helping to provide you with content for the last couple of months. The new season is going to be a bit different than what you’re used to, but you’ll still be getting all the same amazing content. On this episode, Steph chats with critically acclaimed author, Elizabeth Freman...

Welcome to Episode 121 - I’m so excited to share this episode with you because Steph was able to line up one of my personal favorites historians (and I’m quite jealous), Chris Skidmore. I know Chris from his amazing biography on Edward VI, but today he’ll be answering YOUR questions on Richard III, Henry VII and the Battle of Bosworth (among other things). Stick around for the entire episode becau...

Welcome to episode 120! On this off-season episode  of Ask the Expert I step in for Steph and ask historian and author Heather R. Darsie your questions on Katherine of Aragon. Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson   Voiced by: Rebecca Larson and Heather R. Darsie Produced by: Steph Stohrer Edited by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson ( TroyLarsonCreative.com ) Music Credits: Mr Knights Galliard...

Welcome to Episode 119! On this off-season episode, Steph asks author and historian Mary S. Lovell YOUR questions on Bess of Hardwick. This is a great follow-up episode to our last one on Arbella Stuart. Get ready to learn all about Bess of Hardwick.   Find further Show Notes: tudorsdynastypodcast.com   Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, a...

Welcome to Episode 118! On this episode, Steph is joined by Leanda de Lisle who answers your questions on Arbella Stuart. We learn all about the secret marriage with William Seymour and Leanda wished for me to let you know that she misspoke when she said William was the son of Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford and Catherine Grey. William was their grandson.   Show Notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com (A...

Welcome back! On this episode of Ask the Expert we chat with historian and author Dr. Linda Porter and ask her YOUR questions about Margaret Tudor. It's a great episode and you are guaranteed to learn something about Margaret that you did not already know.   Show Notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com -- Credits: Written by: Rebecca Larson & Steph Stohrer Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Steph Stohrer, and Dr...

This is the first episode in my off-season, but Steph has been kind enough to carry the torch over the next seven episodes. She has a great line-up of guests planned for her Ask the Expert, so keep an eye on social media to leave your queries.   On this episode, historian/author Matthew Lewis answers your questions on Stephen and Matilda. If you love the drama of Tudor history you will love this s...

This episode historian Heather R. Darsie returns to discuss two important topics from the time of Henry VIII - money and the plague. These subjects are important that all Tudor fanatics must learn about. Then on Ask the Expert, Joanna Armann joins us to answer YOUR questions on Margaret of Anjou. Lastly, on A Brief History I tell you about a few Wicked Tudor women.   Heather R. Darsie - Henry VIII...

Welcome back! On this episode I welcome back historian and author Nathen Amin to chat about the topic of his new book, Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders. Then, on Ask the Expert, Annie  Garthwaite joins us to answer your questions on Cecily Neville, and lastly, I tell you all about THE OTHER Anne Boleyn. Nathen Amin - Henry VII & The Pretenders:  0:00 - 34:27 Annie Garthwaite - Cecily Neville: 34...

On this episode I speak with investigative journalist and author, Michael Blanding. Michael and I chat about his new book North by Shakespeare , and the journey he took with Shakespeare sleuth, Dennis McCarthy, to tell the story of Sir Thomas North (1535 - c. 1604). Then, on Ask the Expert (ATE), International best-selling author Nicola Cornick returns to answer YOUR questions on Amy Robsart. Last...

Welcome to episode 112! On today's show I chat with best-selling author and historian Nicola Cornick on the subject of her upcoming book, The Last Daughter of York. Nicola and I chat about the princes in the Tower, Francis Lovell and his wife Anne and so much more. Then, on Ask the Expert, Steph asks Dr. Lauren Mackay your questions on the Boleyn men - George and Thomas. Lastly on A Brief History...