Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About The Tudors

Going through and releasing all the piles of interviews I have taking up space on a dropbox folder - I'm going to let them take up space in your podcast feed now. Basically, because they're all awesome, and deserve wider listenership :) Here, historian Tracy Borman talks about the Private Lives of the Tudors (also the name of her book - convenient, that). Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we look at a few stories of Elizabethan women who sailed the seas for booty and adventure!Show notes at englandcast.com/womenpiratesIntelligent Speech tickets athttp://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/shop/ Use code tudor to save 10%!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's that time of the year. Time to talk about love. And marriage. Let's talk about how the Tudors got married. Arranged marriages. Courting. Vows. Negotiations. And more. Happy V-Day - hope you're getting some lovely snuggle time with your favorite snuggle buddy this weekend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In case you haven't noticed, Sea Shanties are having a Moment. In this episode we look at the history of Sea Shanties. Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/seasongs--Music Credits:Wellerman by Beau Brenton is licensed under a  Creative Commons License.The Mermaid: Fisherman's Friends - Sole MatesWhat Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor? The Fisherman's Friends, Long Dan Russell, The Cod Wranglers & Ron Kavana & The Sherkin Crew/A Treasury Of Shanties And Songs Of The Sea  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Connecting the dots between a piece of porcelain, a 1602 dinner party at Robert Cecil's, the Rainbow Portrait, and a letter that only got as far as Baffin Island. And it all leads to China. Globalism isn't a new idea. Like this show? Leave a rating or review in whatever platform you're using to listen. Also, if you're interested... Tudorcon tickets at englandcast.com/tudorcon2021 - hope to see you there!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we check out the Tudor relationship with Iceland. Did you know Henry VIII had the opportunity to buy Iceland not once, not twice, but three times?!Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/iceland?Like this show? Leave a rating at the spot where you're listening to it - it's the number one way you can support the show and help it grow. Thank you so very much!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we look at four wonderful Christmas carols that our Tudor friends would have known and loved.Happy Christmas!Music Credits:Boars Head Carol:The Boar's Head Carol by TheBirdSings is licensed under a  Creative Commons License.All others: The chorus of U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", led by Colonel Thomas Rotondi, Jr. (Leader & Commander) and CSM Debra L. McGarity (Command Sergeant Major)This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that person’s official duties under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We often think about going inwards and hibernating at this time of year, but our Tudor friends still had a LOT of work to do! Brigitte Webster of the Tudor and 17th Century Experience stopped by the Tudor Learning Circle (tudorlearningcircle.com - it's free to join!) to cha about the work going on right now, and how our friends would have been prepping for winter.https://www.17thcenturyexperience.co.uk/ Check her website out at  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Henry VIII wanted to invade France. But he also had to handle Scotland. Also, Mary Queen of Scots entered the picture. And thus began, the Rough Wooing.Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/wooing. Thank you, as ever, for your support and listenership!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friend of the Show James Boulton stopped by the Tudor Learning Circle the other week to chat about the Queen Consorts starting with Elizabeth of York, and all the Wives. Find his new podcast The Other Half at https://www.theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk/ or the Queens of England at https://www.theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk/qoepodcastAnd join the Tudor Learning Circle (it's freee!) to be updated and join in these chats live - https://www.tudorlearningcircle.com/feed  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The wool trade affected pretty much every part of life in Tudor England, but I haven't ever done an episode about it! Well now that's a big omission! Let's discuss wool and cloth, wool towns, wool churches, and why land enclosures led to rebellions... Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/wool. Like this show? I'd be most appreciative if you left a rating or review wherever you're listening to this. Thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a talk Nathen Amin put together for Tudorcon2020 and I'm sharing it here because it's just that good.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing our tour of the Tudor home, we chat about bathrooms. Medieval bath houses, moveable toilets, great houses of easement, and feasting in the tub. Also, I try really hard to not make toilet jokes.Like this show? Leave a rating or review wherever you're listening to it now. It's the best thing you can do to help the show grow! Show notes will be up soon at englandcast.com/bathrooms. THANK YOU for listening.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the things we do over in the Tudor Learning Circle is set up regular chats with interesting history people. Last week Shakespeare dropped by. Want to be part of these live? Sign up at TudorLearningCircle.com. It's free!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Double double, toil and trouble - tis the season to make potions! But did you know there's a long history and deep mystical history with the art of alchemy? Let's dig in! Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/alchemyLike this show? Leave a rating where you are listening, please - it's the biggest thing you can do to support the show as it feeds the algorithm and helps others discover this work.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I recently came across a new book called the Secret Diaries of Juan Luis Vives by an author I'd never heard of before - Tim Darcy Ellis. I read the book and LOVED it. And so, I had to interview him. The book is awesome, and so is Tim. This is a conversation we had over Zoom in the Tudor Learning Circle (TudorLearningCircle.com to find out more info on live chats with authors).  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Himalaya Learning has commissioned me to do a course on ten kickass Tudor women, and this is episode 1. You can get the entire course - as well as over 100 other courses by people like Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin with a FREE two week trial at www.himalaya.com/kickass. I hope you enjoy the course - it was so much fun to do!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 152 of the Renaissance English History Podcast we continue our tour of the Tudor home with the Bedroom. We talk about the sleeping habits of the Tudors, beds as furniture, rituals that happened in the bedroom, and even courtship. Remember you can grab Tudorcon tickets at englandcast.com/Tudorcon2020. Show notes and transcript are at englandcast.com/bedroom. And if you like this show, please leave a review wherever you're listening to the show. It's the number one thing you can do to help it grow! Thank you!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in March I did a series of episodes when the lockdowns were first beginning. Michael Radi stopped by to talk about his musical, The King's Legacy, and share some music. Join my free group at TudorLearningCircle.com to be updated when live chats are scheduled! Thanks to Michael and all the amazing artists.Here are the proper musical credits:"Teaser Video"Footage from the Premiere Production at the Bristol Valley Theater (Naples, NY)Artistic Director - Karin BowersockAssociate Artistic Director - Katelyn CantuDirection - Chris J. HandleyAssistant Direction - Kate Rose ReynoldsMusical Direction - Annabelle RevakStage Management - Morgan MontgomerySet Design - Christopher and Justin SwaderLighting Design - Mary Ellen Stebbins SlutskiyCostume Design - Sammi MillerSound Design - Rich MillerProperty Design - Ammy RothCast:Jennifer ArfstenHannah KarpenkoAlex M. LoucksTess MarshallLeigh Martha KlingerBunny BaldwinMike KinzerMark PoppletonMichael RadiFilmed by Boris Sapozhnikov 8/31/19 & 9/1/19"Mistress Anne"M

In this episode we do another Year in the Life - this time looking at the year 1580. Earthquakes! The Marriage Game! And Greensleeves. It was a Big Year. Show notes will be going up at englandcast.com/1580.Remember to grab your Tudorcon tickets at englandcast.com/tudorcon2020  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.