Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About The Tudors

Episode 122 features Christine Morgan again - of the Untitled History Project (and a Tudorcon speaker) on The Spanish Princess - it's a new radio show over on the Tudor Radio Network where she breaks down the history behind the show. TudorRadioNetwork.com will have the updated schedule with her show in soon.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we chat about Mary Boleyn with Christine Morgan at the 2019 Tudor Summit.Join in the discussion on the app here: https://flickchat.page.link/C6dWeXUhx4UBWTv5U  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we hear from Alison Weir (back on the show for a record fourth time!), whose new book on Anne of Cleves (Anna of Kleve) is out this month. She has some really interesting theories about Anne! She's a joy to speak with, as always.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll do something a little bit different - go to Tudor Cambridge. Travel with me from King's Cross, and let's spend the day walking around the alleyways, going punting on the Cam, and headed to Evensong services! Happy Easter! Remember to check out Tudorcon.info to grab your Tudorcon tickets!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the spring fund drive where I ask you for money, and give you minicasts in return - you can support the show at patreon.com/englandcast. And thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the Spring Fund Drive where each day I'm releasing a minicast and a reminder that you can support this show by going to Patreon.com/englandcast. Thank you so much for your support!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm doing a fund drive to ask you to support the show financially by becoming a patron on Patreon. Each day we'll have a minicast as well as information on how you can support the show. It's like the spring NPR fund drive, only more Tudor-y. So support the show at patreon.com/englandcast. And thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the major shifts in the economy from a medieval to an early modern world was the rise of credit. In this episode I look at the history of credit and usury laws in Europe, and how it all began to change during the 16th century. Show notes at englandcast.comTudorcon: www.TudorCon.info to sign upThe Tudor Summit: www.TudorSummit.com to sign up!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the audio of Daniele's talk at the September Tudor Summit, talking about Christine de Pizan and medieval literature in general. The next Tudor Summit is March 2 and 3 - registration is free - check it out at TudorSummit.com!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, grab a mug of mead, turn up the Tallis, and let's get in the mood to talk about... the history of Valentine's Day! And also, how our Tudor friends would have celebrated. Because if you're going to celebrate the day a saint was killed by Romans, why not add some Tudor history to your candy love hearts?Remember, if you like this show, the number one way you can help it grow is to leave a rating on iTunes. It just takes a second, it's free, and it makes a huge difference.Show notes at Englandcast.com. Tudorcon info at Tudorcon.info And thanks for your listenership!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christine Hartweg, author of several books on Robert Dudley and Amy Robsart, as well as the blog All Things Robert Dudley, spoke at the Tudor Summit in September 2018. Here's the audio of her talk. Remember, the March Tudor Summit is coming up on the 2 and 3 of March. Learn more at TudorSummit.com to sign up!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When we think of the 16th century Age of Exploration and Conquest, we often forget that it wasn't just in the Americas where Exploration was happening. This is the century where Ireland was conquered, and in this episode we look at the history of the Tudors in Ireland. Remember, if you like this show, please leave a rating on iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to support the show. Show notes for this episode, 117, are at Englandcast.com. And THANK YOU for your listenership and support!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I look at clocks and keeping time in Medieval and Tudor England. And more info at Englandcast.com. If you love this show, please leave a rating or review on iTunes - it's the number one thing you can do to help the show! Tudorcon.info for Tudorcon information. Thanks so much for your listenership, and support!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're like me, you may have had a rather questionable opinion of Charles Brandon. I'll admit it, he hasn't ranked high in my estimation. But historical fiction author Tony Riches - whose work I love - has just written a new book on Charles Brandon, and so we chatted about this Tudor Knight. And I have broadened my opinion of Charles Brandon.--- Check out Englandcast.com for the show notes, and links to all of Tony's books. Tudorfair.com is my online shop. And Tudorcon.info is all about the October 2019 Tudorcon. ---  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we talk about the early travel writer Richard Hakluyt, who did so much to encourage explorationThe link to register for Tudorcon is at TudorFair.com - October 18-20 2019 - Lancaster PA - it's going to be awesome!Show notes coming at Englandcast.comRemember, if you like this show, the number one thing you can do to support it is to leave a rating on Apple Podcasts - it makes a huge difference in new people discovering the show!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every year the Agora Podcast Network, of which I am a part, does a special Agoraphobia series in October where each participating podcast does a short halloween themed episode. This was mine from this year - that night we got stuck in the haunted gallery at Hampton Court :) You can listen to other spooky podcasts by checking out the Agora Podcast Network's facebook page for links to all the recent Agoraphobia episodes!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For some time I've been wanting to do an episode on the Tower Menagerie. In this episode I look at the history of the zoo at the Tower of London. More info and show notes at Englandcast.com. Thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this interview from the September 2018 Tudor Summit, Melita Thomas talks us through the role of Ladies in Waiting, and how they changed over the years.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How was the Lost Colony of Roanoke related to the Spanish Armada? What about those First Americans who made nice with the colonists, and even went back to London? This episode deals with early American exploration, and the Lost Colony of Roanoke, which was settled (and disappeared) 20 years before Jamestown. It was the equivalent of the Elizabethan Apollo Program.Get show notes at Englandcast.com, and remember that if you like this show the number one thing you can do to help it grow and succeed is to leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or iTunes - it makes a huge difference in the success of the show! And thanks!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a supplemental episode featuring James Peacock, from the Anne Boleyn Society, at the Tudor Summit in September 2018. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.