Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About The Tudors

The 16th century saw an explosion of printing and the rise of literature in England, as well as the rest of Europe. The printing press made printing large numbers of pamphlets, broadsheets, newspapers, and books easy, resulting in things like the standardization of education, the spread of Protestant ideas, and of course, the rise in questionable risque materials flowing throughout courts in Europe. If you like this podcast, please leave a rating on iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help shows succeed. Thanks! To learn more about the Renaissance English History podcast, you can go to Englandcast.com for show notes and resources on this episode, as well as the full archive.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She's remembered as the 4th discarded wife of Henry VIII, but there's more to Anne of Cleves than that. This episode looks at her life, the foreign policy decisions that led up to the marriage, and how she handled life after being divorced. To learn more, and get show notes, go to englandcast.com. Remember we're doing the digital advent calendar again this year, so sign up for the mailing list to get that! Also, if you like this show, please rate it in iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help shows succeed. Thank you, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 060 I talk with Sarah Gristwood, the notable author of such great titles as Blood Sisters, and her new one, Game of Queens. We talk about the new book, which is about the Queens who shaped 16th century Europe. To learn more about Sarah, and get the links to download her books, go to http://www.englandcast.com. If you like the Renaissance English History Podcast, please leave us a rating on iTunes. It is the number one thing you can do to help a show be successful. Thanks!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talks about their Person of the Month, Anne of Denmark. Learn more about her from http://www.tudortimes.co.uk. If you like the Renaissance English History Podcast please remember to rate it on iTunes. It's the number one way you can help a show succeed. Thanks! To learn more about the podcast, and enter the Elizabeth Quote Mugs go to http://www.englandcast.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this personal episode I take a look at the xenophobia of the 16th century in England. Go to Englandcast.com or text the listener support line at 801 683 9756 for show notes. If you like the show please remember to rate it on iTunes. iTunes ratings make a huge difference in the success of a show, so each rating makes an impact!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Xander and Erik come over to have us reconsider the propaganda around Richard III, and the stories we have of him through Shakespeare. Check out http://www.englandcast.com to learn more about Erik and Xander's podcast, and to enter the giveaway to win one of five copies of my novel! If you like this podcast, please remember to rate or review it in iTunes, or whatever service you use to listen. It helps others discover the podcast and see if it's something they want to listen to! Thanks so much for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Guest Episode from James Boulton of the fabulous Queens of England Podcast about Bessie Blount, Henry VIII's most famous mistress (at least one that he never married) who bore him his only recognized illegitimate son. If you like The Renaissance English History Podcast, please rate or review in iTunes. It's the number one way you can help the podcast, and doesn't require any money. Ratings and reviews help new listeners find the show, and it keeps us higher in the iTunes charts. Go ahead and rate James' show, too. :) For more information go to http://www.englandcast.com, or you can also go to the Queens of England site at http://www.queensofenglandpodcast.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the pivotal personalities in the 16th century, in many ways, despite his fame, Thomas More continues to be an enigma to us, 500 years later. For some, he is a Saint, who fought to keep the church unified. For others, he is remembered for burning Protestants. He's also a leading philosophical light in humanist history. Tudor Times chose him as their September, 2016, Person of the Month, and in this interview with Melita Thomas, editor and co-founder, we are able to get a lot of unbiased information about More. Get more resources by going to http://www.englandcast.com or http://www.tudortimes.co.uk. If you like this podcast, remember to rate it in whatever service you use to listen to it. Your ratings and reviews help others to find the podcast and decide if it's something they want to listen to! Get in touch through twitter @teysko or facebook.com/englandcast. Or text the listener feedback line at 801 6TEYSKO.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wrapping up our look at Tudor Rebellions, this episode looks at the long term effects of the rebellions, and how they affected social, religious, and foreign policies. If you like this podcast, please remember to rate it in whatever service you use to listen. It helps people discover the show, and decide if it's something they want to listen to. You can get in touch with me through twitter (@teysko) or the Englandcast website - http://www.englandcast.com. You can also message me through the Facebook page at Facebook.com/englandcast. And any new patrons at patreon.com/nomadchick are encouraged and appreciated! Thanks! PS - This image used for this episode is the banner of the Pilgrimage of Grace.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Margaret Tudor was Henry VIII's sister, a Princess, a Queen, and a prolific letter writer. She's also the August Person of the Month on Tudor Times. Melita Thomas talks with us about Margaret, her life, and why she's an important person to study. Remember you can always go to http://www.englandcast.com for more information on Margaret, and lots of other good information and resources. If you like this podcast, please remember to rate it in whatever service you use to listen - it helps others find the podcast and decide if it's something they'd like. Thanks! Email me with questions or comments at hello@heatherteysko.com or text the listener support line at +1 801 6TEYSKO. You can also like Englandcast on Facebook at Facebook.com/englandcast. Check out Tudor Times for the full biography of Margaret at http://www.TudorTimes.co.uk. And thanks!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The second in a three part mini series on Tudor Rebellions, this episode looks at some of the more famous of the rebellions that our Tudor monarchs had to deal with. Also, I make a political commentary of sorts. If you like this podcast, please remember to rate it in the service you use to listen - it helps others find the podcast and decide if they want to listen to it! Finally, get the show notes by texting your email address to 801-6TEYSKO and I'll email them to you.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An introduction to Tudor Rebellions - the causes of rebellions in general, and how they were handled by the respective monarchs. As a reminder, you can get a transcript and some show notes by sending your email address via text to 801 6TEYSKO. You can also, of course, get them on the website. If you like this podcast, please remember to rate it in whatever service you use to listen. Thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Tudor Times interview with Melita Thomas discussing their Person of the Month for July, Honor Grenville, a woman who rose from obscurity to marry the uncle of Henry VIII, had a whirlwind decade living an amazing life in Calais, amassed a huge cache of letters that are a wonderful peek into daily life for Tudor women, and then went back to her life in Cornwall, disappearing from the record. If you like this podcast, please be sure to rate it in whatever service you use to listen - it helps others find it! Also, feel free to get in touch via twitter (@teysko), Facebook (facebook.com/englandcast) or texting the Listener Feedback Line which is +1 801 6TEYSKO. For more information on the show go to englandcast.com or for more information on Honor, go to TudorTimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Queen Elizabeth died leaving the throne to James I, her relative through her aunt who married into Scotland. In this episode Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talks about James, and why he is their Person of the Month. Learn more about James at TudorTimes.co.uk or visit Englandcast.com for the books mentioned in this episode. Thanks so much for listening. Remember you can always get in touch through facebook - facebook.com/englandcast - or twitter @teysko or texting the listener feedback line - +1 801 6TEYSKO. If you like the show, remember to rate it or leave a review in whatever service you're using to listen. It helps new people discover the podcast and see if it's something they'd like to listen to. Thanks so much for all the kind comments, and listenership. Have a great few weeks, and I'll be back soon to talk about Rebellions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the third part in my Trilogy of the Theater. The first was a look at the history of Elizabethan Theater. Second, we looked at the life of Shakespeare in April. Now we conclude by looking at the other principal characters in Elizabethan Theater, namely Will Kempe, Richard Burbage, Thomas Kyd, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson. Show notes at http://www.englandcast.com If you like this podcast, please rate or review it in your listening service! It helps others find the podcast, and it gets you my endless appreciation. Get in touch via facebook - facebook.com/englandcast, or twitter @teysko, or text the listener feedback line 801 6TEYSKO. Thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melita Thomas of Tudor Times talks about their Person of the Month for May, Catherine of Aragon. A Spanish princess, the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, she would marry two (yes, two) Tudor princes, becoming the Queen of England as Henry VIII's first wife. Learn more about Catherine by going to http://www.englandcast.com for show notes, or to http://www.TudorTimes.co.uk. If you like this podcast, please rate it or write a review in the service you use to listen. It helps others discover the podcast, and it's one super easy way to help support the show. You can always get in touch with me through twitter @teysko or texting the Listener Feedback Line at 801 6TEYSKO. Thanks so much Heather  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A look at the life of William Shakespeare - an albeit brief introduction to the Bard, as we celebrate his birthday and the 400th anniversary of his death this month. Get in touch by texting the listener feedback line - 801/6TEYSKO or twitter @teysko, or facebook.com/englandcast. You can also go to http://www.englandcast.com for show notes and more information!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another joint podcast with Melita Thomas of Tudor Times. This time we talk about Jasper Tudor, the uncle of Henry Tudor. Jasper made it possible for Henry Tudor to come to the throne and be successful at Bosworth. To learn more about Jasper Tudor go to http://www.TudorTimes.co.uk or http://www.englandcast.com If you like the show, remember to rate it in the service you use to listen. You can get in touch via facebook.com/englandcast, @teysko, or +1(801)6TEYSKO. Thank you!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A look at the history of Elizabethan Theater and the medieval background including mystery plays. This is the first episode I'll be doing on the theater with more to follow on Shakespeare in particular. For show notes go to http://www.englandcast.com Buy my book at http://www.sidewaysandbackwardsbook.com! Text the Listener Feedback Line at 801 6TEYSKO Follow me on twitter @teysko Like the page on facebook - facebook.com/englandcast And if you like the show, please rate it on your service! Thank you! Have a brilliant week!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alison Weir talks to the Renaissance English History Podcast, and I get starstruck. Check out the links she mentions at http://www.englandcast.com Like us on facebook - facebook.com/englandcast or follow me on twitter @teysko or text the listener feedback line at 801 6TEYSKO to share ideas, advice, or other random thoughts. If you like the podcast, please rate it in whatever service you use. It helps others discover it and decide if it's something they want to listen to. Thanks!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.