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 263: Elizabeth Stuart, The Winter Queen
13/11/2024 Duration: 21minElizabeth Stuart, the daughter of James I, is remembered for the dramatic way her life began when she as caught up early on in the Gunpowder Plot, and then became the Queen of Bohemia for one year. Show notes with transcript available here: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/elizabethstuart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube November 10
10/11/2024 Duration: 18minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Was Catherine Carey Henry VIII's Daughter? and Margaret Douglas and Her Forbidden Romances. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 262: A Tudor Christmas Feast
07/11/2024 Duration: 23minIt's time... to start thinking about the holidays. I know, I know, it's early. But I'm going to be announcing a special Holiday program next week, and I wanted to start to get you in the mood! In this episode we talk about the food, the entertainment, the music, and the drink that would have been part of a Christmas feast at a Tudor noble manor home. Music credits:"Master of the Feast" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Suonatore di Liuto" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube November 3
03/11/2024 Duration: 23minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Thomas Gresham and the Royal Exchange, and the 1545 Portrait of the Tudor Family. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 261: Haunted Tudor England
30/10/2024 Duration: 22minExplore the chilling stories of haunted England, from the medieval period to the early Stuart era. In this episode, we’ll visit some of England’s most haunted sites, where history and the paranormal collide. Patreon: https://patreon.com/englandcastPrevious Halloween episodes: https://www.englandcast.com/2017/10/halloween-episodes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube October 27
27/10/2024 Duration: 16minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Many Suitors of Elizabeth I. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 260: Medieval and Tudor Hygiene
23/10/2024 Duration: 16minThink Tudors were dirty? Think again! In this episode, we'll scrub away the myths about personal hygiene in the Middle Ages and Tudor England. From sponge baths and herbal washing waters to the miasma theory and scented pomanders, discover how Tudors kept themselves fresh despite the era’s challenges. Join us as we explore the daily rituals, dental care, and etiquette that shaped Tudor cleanliness—and how these practices reveal a lot more than meets the nose! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube October 20
20/10/2024 Duration: 18minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The remarkable life of Jane Dormer; and Mary and Chapuys. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 259: Anne Neville
16/10/2024 Duration: 33minIn this episode we will talk about Anne Neville, married to a Lancastrian Heir, and Yorkist King. Show notes and transcript will be up at englandcast.comPatreon support at https://www.patreon.com/englandcastThank you so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube October 13
13/10/2024 Duration: 21minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Witchcraft in Tudor England, and Jane Popincourt - Henry VIII's First Mistress. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 257: Henry's almost-wives
09/10/2024 Duration: 28minShow notes with transcript at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-257-henryssixalmostwives/Henry VIII is famous for his six wives, but what about the women who almost wore the crown? In this episode, we explore the stories of six women Henry considered marrying but didn’t: Eleanor of Austria, Mary of Guise, Christina of Denmark, Anna of Lorraine, Amalia of Cleves, and Katherine Willoughby. Discover the political intrigue, diplomatic negotiations, and personal dynamics behind these nearly-queens, and how their stories reveal another side of Henry’s reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Week in YouTube October 6
06/10/2024 Duration: 16minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's Marriage to Katherine of Aragon and The Young Mary Tudor. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 256: Mary and Philip
02/10/2024 Duration: 24minIt wasn't a love match (at least at first, for Mary) but it was a political match that brought England into the huge Hapsburg Empire. Let's talk about the marriage of Mary Tudor and Philip of Spain. As always, thank you for your listenership, friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube September 29
29/09/2024 Duration: 18minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's Inner Circle, and the Sweating Sickness in Tudor England. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 255: Privacy in Tudor England
26/09/2024 Duration: 23minIn this episode we connect chimneys, letters, and the Reformation to get... a new concept of privacy. Let's discuss!Thank you, as always, for your listenership, friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube September 22
22/09/2024 Duration: 17minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: How Juana of Castile's 1506 Shipwreck in England Changed European History, The Dynasty Portrait. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 254: Marguerite of Navarre
18/09/2024 Duration: 25minIn this episode we take a look at Marguerite of Navarre, the sister to King Francis, and the Queen of Navarre. Not only was she an amazing author in her own right, but she also influenced Anne Boleyn, and countless other women. Tudorcon tickets are at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline - don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in Youtube September 15
15/09/2024 Duration: 17minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Lives of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor, Inside Queen Elizabeth I’s Court. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 253: Tudor places to visit in the US
11/09/2024 Duration: 23minThe fact that Tudorcon is coming up in just over a week has me thinking about all the places like Agecroft Hall that you can visit in the US - places that are related to Tudor or Medieval England, but don't require a passport for Americans to visit. From St Augustine to Drake's Bay, let's talk about places in America with a Tudor connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in Youtube September 7
08/09/2024 Duration: 23minWe're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week:Katherine Grey, The Great Bible and Henry VIII, and What your favorite Tudor says about you. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.