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 010 - A Tale of Two Thomases Part 2]()
Episode 010 - A Tale of Two Thomases Part 2
28/04/2010 Duration: 22minPart two of the Tale of Two Thomases - two more Thomases - Cromwell and Cranmer - who were instrumental in Henry's 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 009 - A Tale of Two Thomases]()
Episode 009 - A Tale of Two Thomases
07/03/2010 Duration: 16minThe first in a two part story of four Thomases who were very important to Henry VIII. This week: Wolsey and More. 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 008 - Christmas celebrations in Tudor England]()
Episode 008 - Christmas celebrations in Tudor England
06/01/2010 Duration: 15minNo, I'm really not late on this Christmas podcast - seriously, listen and you'll find out that we're still in the 12 days of Christmas, and the biggest party is tonight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Henry VIII and Religion]()
Henry VIII and Religion
21/12/2009 Duration: 18minIn addition to having a lot of wives, Henry VIII is also most famous for bringing the Protestant Reformation to England. But really, how reformed was he? 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 006 - a brief history of Halloween]()
Episode 006 - a brief history of Halloween
25/10/2009 Duration: 14minIt's time for goblins and pumpkins - but how did all this stuff get started? 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 005 - The wives of Henry VIII]()
Episode 005 - The wives of Henry VIII
08/09/2009 Duration: 19minDivorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived - so what's that all mean? Here's an overview of each of Henry VIII's wives, and his tumultuous romantic history. 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 004 - Court Life with Henry VIII]()
Episode 004 - Court Life with Henry VIII
24/08/2009 Duration: 11minA very brief overview of life in the court of Henry VIII. 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 003 - Henry VII]()
Episode 003 - Henry VII
16/08/2009 Duration: 18minA background on Henry VII, his rise to power, victory over Richard III at Bosworth Field, and founding of the Tudor dynasty. 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 002 - Sports]()
Episode 002 - Sports
09/08/2009 Duration: 15minAn overview of sports and exercise in the Renaissance, with a special emphasis on cricket. 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 One - Introduction]()
Episode One - Introduction
02/08/2009 Duration: 18minIntroductory episode explaining the goals of the podcast series, a background on your intrepid podcaster, and some actual history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
