Synopsis
Music, culture, the arts, maritime exploration - Renaissance England was an exciting place to be. So much happening! Breaks with Rome. Wars with France. And Scotland. And Spain! Twice a month, we'll look at some aspect of Renaissance England that will give you a deeper understanding into life in the 16th century.Go to http://www.englandcast.com for more info.
Episodes
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Episode 025 Music Part 2 and the Chapel Royal
20/05/2015 Duration: 27minA history of sacred music from the Hundred Years' War, the rise of English polyphony, the Chapel Royal, and the changes that the Reformation brought. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 024: Pregnancy and Childbirth in Medieval England
29/12/2014 Duration: 19minA 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 023 Mary Tudor (Mary I)
25/11/2014 Duration: 21minA history of Mary Tudor growing up, and a brief overview of her reign. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 022 The Northeast Passage
08/11/2014 Duration: 15minThe journey to the northeast passage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 021 - William Caxton - take 2
16/04/2014 Duration: 09minWilliam Caxton, the first English printer. This is a replacement for the other file, which wasn't normalized, so the audio was wonky. :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 021 - William Caxton
11/04/2014 Duration: 10minA podcast about William Caxton, the first English printer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 021 - William Caxton
11/04/2014 Duration: 10minWilliam Caxton, the first English printer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 020: Love and Betrothal (say that 10 times fast)
01/03/2014 Duration: 11min16th century marriage customs with some advice from an early 17th century minister, just for fun. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 020: Love and Betrothal (say that 10 times fast)
01/03/2014 Duration: 11minMarriage customs in the 16th century with a little advice from an early 17th century minister. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 019 - Hampton Court Palace
29/01/2014 Duration: 13minA history of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's iconic palace in Richmond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 019 - Hampton Court Palace
29/01/2014 Duration: 13minA history of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's iconic palace in Richmond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 018 - Elizabeth Woodville
31/12/2013 Duration: 13minA history of Elizabeth Woodville, the grandmother of Henry VIII (mother in law to Henry VII) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Lady Margaret Beaufort
24/11/2013 Duration: 12minSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 016: Lady Jane Gray
26/09/2011 Duration: 15minThe tragic life of Lady Jane Grey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 015: Art in Renaissance England
05/09/2011 Duration: 11minA brief introduction to the painters who painted the portraits we still look at today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 14: A Musical Interlude
14/08/2011 Duration: 14minAn overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See blog at http://englandcast.blogspot.com for playlist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 14: A Musical Interlude
14/08/2011 Duration: 14minAn overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See website at http://englandcast.com for playlist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 14: A Musical Interlude
14/08/2011 Duration: 14minAn overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See blog at http://englandcast.blogspot.com for playlist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Edward VI Part 1
06/12/2010 Duration: 15minThe reign of the young King Edward VI, Henry's son, up until his illness that would kill him. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Episode 012 The final years of Henry VIII's reign
19/07/2010 Duration: 13minAn overview of the final years of Henry VIII's reign, and the religious politics and factions at court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.