Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

On this episode I speak with Australian author and historian, Dr. Wendy J. Dunn. Wendy is the author of three absolutely amazing Tudor novels. We talk about the central characters in each: Anne Boleyn, Thomas Wyatt, Catherine Carey and Katherine of Aragon. Wendy also discusses what the writing process was like for her, as well as how she handled rejection.  We discuss Katherine of Aragon's early y...

**Attention: This episode may not be appropriate for young listeners.** February is right around the corner, and so marks the 4th anniversary of the podcast. What better time for me to say thank you, than to play some of my favorite interviews and funniest moments.  This week's supplemental episode is a 'Best Of' episode from the previous six months, or so. I had a lot of fun interviewing all the...

My guest today is author and historian Dr Joanne Paul. She is an award-winning historian and Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Sussex, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Today, Joanne and I will discuss Sir Thomas More. I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynas...

On this supplemental episode of the podcast I invite Dr Sarah Morris, The Tudor Travel Guide to discuss Acton Court - ‘A beautifully conserved Tudor House built for the pleasure of Henry VIII’.   If you can, I recommend you look at the images from the Acton Court website: https://www.actoncourt.com/ while listening. Then go check out Sarah’s website and follow her on social media. She has some won...

For years you have been asking me to do a podcast about Thomas Cromwell. Even though I had read quite a bit about his life, I had never felt like I could do his story the justice it deserved. Today is the day.   My guest today is author Caroline Angus. Caroline is one of the leading authorities on Thomas Cromwell. Her research on him has been so extensive that she has published a trilogy called Th...

What screams the holidays like beautiful choral music!? Thankfully Dr Timothy J Campbell the director of Transept has allow me to use his music for this episode. Transept is a vocal ensemble of elite professional consort singers and select local musicians based in Sioux Falls, SD. Their founder and artistic director is Dr. Timothy J. Campbell, also an Assistant Prof. of Music at the University of...

As the fifth wife of Henry VIII, Katheryn Howard’s story is always told in one of two ways, either she was sexually promiscuous and uneducated, or that she was naive and tragic. On the episode today my guest will show us who the real Katheryn Howard was. I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynasty.com . Telling the stories of those who lived centuries before u...

On this episode of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast I welcome one of my favorite authors - Nicola Tallis. Nicola and I talk about Lady Jane Grey, Lettice Knollys and Margaret Beaufort. Three amazing woman from our favorite dynasty. I'll put Nicola on the spot about Margaret being responsible for the princes in the Tower, and whether she had been pushing her son to the throne all along. She'll tell us wh...

I must begin with two apologies. The first being that I may sound a bit different this week as I've been battling a cold. Secondly, there was a technical difficulty in my attempt to record this interview with Tara Ball, Warden at the Tower of London. Since I was unable to record an actual interview as I usually do, Tara was kind enough to take the questions I had prepared and record her answers fo...

A Brief History is a supplement episode of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast. On this episode I welcome a fellow podcaster, Rosie Parent, host of the History, Eh? podcast. I love that name so much!  Today, Rosie’s subject  is Margaret Douglas. You might know Margaret best as the daughter of Henry VIII’s eldest sister, or maybe as the mother of Lord Darnley...but as usual,  I’m going to let someone who ha...

On this episode of the podcast I welcome author Nathen Amin to the show. Nathen is probably best known for his book ‘House of Beaufort’ as well as his knowledge on the Wars of the Roses as well as Henry VII. Today we talk about it all! Find online/social media: https://nathenamin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NathenAminAuthor/ @nathenamin Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/House-Beaufort-Bastar...

From Empress Matilda and her cousin Stephen to the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and Henry VII, the throne of England has quite the history of usurpers. On today’s episode I invite author Matthew Lewis to discuss his love and knowledge of the time period...and he’ll answer tell us who had the greatest motive to kill the princes in the Tower. I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast...

This is a supplemental episode of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and is guest hosted by author Adrienne Dillard. Adrienne has written two books, the first was Cor Rotto - a novel of Catherine Carey and the second was The Raven's Widow - a novel of Jane Boleyn. Adrienne's research has placed her at the top of people who know the most about Catherine Carey and that is why I asked her to be a guest host...

Awhile ago, on Facebook, I asked for suggestions on guests to have on the show. One of my followers (I wish I could recall who it was to thank them) requested Margaret George. At the time I believed she was unattainable. One day I worked up the nerve to contact her and ask - what was the worst that would happen, right? I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that she was interested. This was many,...

On this supplemental episode of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast we welcome historical fiction author, Tony Riches. Tony’s latest book is Katherine – Tudor Duchess – it is about the life of Katherine Willoughby. So today, Tony will give us a brief history on, Katherine Willoughby. Most people know Katherine best as the young wife of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk...but her story is much greater than t...

On today’s episode I welcome another one of my favorite historians and authors, Leanda de Lisle. Leanda and I talk about the Tudors, James I, and his son, Charles I. You just never know where these topics will lead, and I had an absolute blast discussing them with Leanda. I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynasty.com. Telling the stories of those who lived c...

In this episode of A Brief History, I welcome author,  Michèle Schindle  of Lovell Our Dog. She has released a book about Francis Lovell, 1st Viscount Lovell. Francis was a central figure during the reign of Richard III and Henry VII.  About the Author:Michèle Schindler studied at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, reading English Studies and history with a focus on...

This episode with guest, Hunter S. Jones is so fun because we talk about so many different things: Anne Boleyn, Francis Bryan, Jane Seymour and even Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley.  Hunter even has a new book out call   Magic & Mystery in Tudor England - we'll chat about that as well. Author and historian Deb Hunter writes as Hunter S. Jones. She publishes independently as well as through tra...

This is a supplemental episode of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and is guest hosted by author Adrienne Dillard. Adrienne has written two books, the first was Cor Rotto - a novel of Catherine Carey and the second was The Raven's Widow - a novel of Jane Boleyn. Adrienne's research has placed her at the top of people who know the most about Catherine Carey and that is why I asked her to be a guest host...

Welcome back to the NEW season of the Tudors Dynasty podcast! I am so pleased to have Historian and Author, Tracy Borman as my first guest. For complete show notes: TudorsDynastyPodcast.com   To become a patron: Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" Show Notes Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Tracy Borman Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music C...

 *Note: This episode may include curse words or statements that may offend you, but let's be honest, that's what makes this one the most fun! This episode is my final episode before I take a brief break from recording - don’t worry, I’ll be back in September. When I made the announcement that I would be switching to seasons in order to be able to spend more time with my family I  figured I needed...

On today’s show I’m discussing a topic I feel I know very little about...William Shakespeare, but thankfully I’ll have a little help from an expert on the subject and we’ll have her answer some of your questions at the end as well. William Shakespeare is arguably the most well-known playwright of all time - to learn more about him today I have special guest, Cassidy Cash from That Shakespeare Life...

With this podcast I share a variety of stories from the most well-known dynasty of them all; The Tudors. From simple stories about the people of the time to the drama that was the reign of Henry VIII and of course, religion and politics. This episode of the podcast is brought to you in part by The Falcon Nest - Handmade, history-themed jewelry. The Falcon Nest specializes in gorgeous replicas of t...

May 4 at 9:36am In this episode I begin my journey into understanding the coronations of the Tudors, but also a bit about Richard III. A huge thank-you to all of my generous patrons on Patreon - without you guys this show would not be possible. The number of patrons I have is way too long to have you sit through me listing them one by one, but please know that your support means the world to me.

On today's show I have historical fiction author Janet Wertman. Janet is author of such books as ' Jane the Quene ' and ' Path to Somerset ', books one and two of her Tudor trilogy. Today we are discussing the characters that her books were based on: Edward Seymour and Jane Seymour. If you'd like to check out Janet's blog you can do so HERE. Check out the Tudor Radio Network ! -- Written by: Rebec...