Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About The Tudors

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Debunking the Tudor Witch Myth; Why Did France Support Henry VII? Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the times that Anne was pregnant, and the final pregnancy when she "miscarried of her savior." Sign up for the Anne Boleyn scavenger hunt at https://www.englandcast.com/anneboleyscavenger and mark Anne's life with me starting next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Heather Reacts Episode 3 - Wolf Hall Portrayal of Margaret Douglas, Thomas Howard, and Cromwell; Jane sticks up for the rebels. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, let's talk about two people who played very important roles in the life and court of Henry VIII: Bessie Blount, who gave Henry his first surviving son, and that son, Henry Fitzroy. Neither would live beyond the reign of Henry, so their impact was limited, but they still are incredibly important characters that deserve an episode. Thanks as always for your support, friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than the Other Boleyn Girl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Wolf Hall Recap: Henry VIII vs. Mary; Cardinal Wolsey’s Daughter, Dorothea. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’ll talk about justice in Tudor England—laws, courts, prisons, and lawyers. We’ll look at how the legal system was structured, who ended up in prison (and why), and what punishments looked like. From the Inns of Court to Newgate Gaol, it’s a look at how Tudor justice really worked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Tudor Surgery; The Murder of Archbishop Bainbridge. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about Lettice Knollys, who dared to marry a man who was seriously off limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From my YouTube chanel today... Let's explore a really bad, and somewhat outrageous, fashion moment in Henry's reign... the great Codpiece Scandal of 1534, when people got really creative with codpieces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Tudor Women Who Traveled; Did Margaret Beaufort Kill the Princes in the Tower. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Tudor England, magic wasn’t just superstition—it was serious business. From court astrologers choosing royal coronation dates to village wise-women offering charms and cures, mysticism shaped everyday life and political decisions alike.Let's dive into Tudor mysticism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Mary I & Philip of Spain - A Marriage Doomed from the Start; Was Queen Elizabeth I Secretly a Man_ Debunking the Bisley Boy Conspiracy. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The author of the forthcoming book The Pretender, about Lambert Simnel, discusses the parallels of Simenl's story to today, and really, what is truth anyway? Preorder The Pretender on Amazon today - it's a wonderful book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry VIII is infamous for his obsessive quest for a male heir—but he was far from the only Renaissance monarch haunted by fertility struggles. Across Europe, kings faced intense pressure to produce sons, especially in France, where Salic law strictly required male succession. From Louis XII’s desperate annulment and Anne of Brittany’s heartbreaking losses, to Catherine de' Medici’s decade-long battle with infertility, this episode explores how fertility issues shaped royal marriages, alliances, and even wars. Discover how these intimate struggles in royal bedchambers changed the political landscape of Europe forever.https://www.englandcast.com/springbreak2025 for information on the Spring Break adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Medieval Nights - The Lost Tradition of Two Sleeps; Tudor & Medieval Sleep Remedies. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward IV had a lot of mistresses. But one of them stood out. Let's talk about Jane Shore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Advent in Tudor Times; How the Tudors Viewed Menopause. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1534, a young Irish noble named Thomas FitzGerald, better known as Silken Thomas, made a bold and reckless decision—he renounced his loyalty to Henry VIII and launched a rebellion against English rule in Ireland. What followed was a dramatic conflict marked by betrayal, brutal warfare, and the total destruction of the FitzGerald dynasty.But why did Thomas rebel? How did he lose so quickly? And how did his failed uprising change the course of Irish history? In this episode, we dive into the Silken Thomas Rebellion, exploring the tensions between England and Ireland, the shocking siege of Maynooth Castle, and the brutal consequences that followed.

We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Levina Teerlinc, Discover the Intriguing World of Tudor Money. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out!Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.