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 024: Pregnancy and Childbirth in Medieval England
29/12/2014 Duration: 21minA 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 023 Mary Tudor (Mary I)
25/11/2014 Duration: 23minA history of Mary Tudor growing up, and a brief overview of her reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 022 The Northeast Passage
08/11/2014 Duration: 16minThe journey to the northeast passage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 021 - William Caxton - take 2
16/04/2014 Duration: 10minWilliam Caxton, the first English printer. This is a replacement for the other file, which wasn't normalized, so the audio was wonky. :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 021 - William Caxton
11/04/2014 Duration: 11minA podcast about William Caxton, the first English printer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 021 - William Caxton
11/04/2014 Duration: 11minWilliam Caxton, the first English printer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 020: Love and Betrothal (say that 10 times fast)
01/03/2014 Duration: 12min16th century marriage customs with some advice from an early 17th century minister, just for fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 020: Love and Betrothal (say that 10 times fast)
01/03/2014 Duration: 12minMarriage customs in the 16th century with a little advice from an early 17th century minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 019 - Hampton Court Palace
29/01/2014 Duration: 14minA history of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's iconic palace in Richmond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 019 - Hampton Court Palace
29/01/2014 Duration: 14minA history of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's iconic palace in Richmond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 018 - Elizabeth Woodville
31/12/2013 Duration: 15minA history of Elizabeth Woodville, the grandmother of Henry VIII (mother in law to Henry VII) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lady Margaret Beaufort
24/11/2013 Duration: 13minSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 016: Lady Jane Gray
26/09/2011 Duration: 17minThe tragic life of Lady Jane Grey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 015: Art in Renaissance England
05/09/2011 Duration: 12minA brief introduction to the painters who painted the portraits we still look at today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 14: A Musical Interlude
14/08/2011 Duration: 15minAn overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See blog at http://englandcast.blogspot.com for playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 14: A Musical Interlude
14/08/2011 Duration: 15minAn overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See website at http://englandcast.com for playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 14: A Musical Interlude
14/08/2011 Duration: 15minAn overview of the music of the English Renaissance. See blog at http://englandcast.blogspot.com for playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Edward VI Part 1
06/12/2010 Duration: 17minThe reign of the young King Edward VI, Henry's son, up until his illness that would kill him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 012 The final years of Henry VIII's reign
19/07/2010 Duration: 14minAn overview of the final years of Henry VIII's reign, and the religious politics and factions at court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 011 - The Pilgrimage of Grace
07/06/2010 Duration: 13minThe Pilgrimage of Grace was an uprising in 1536 where people in Northern England fought back against the new religion being imposed on them, and threatened the political stability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices