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Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this twice-monthly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Husband and wife watch The Tudors. He knows nothing about the 16th century. She has been podcasting about Renaissance England since 2009. In this episode by episode guide he'll ask her questions, and they'll discuss the stories behind the drama, looking at what really happened at the Tudor court. We think it's a fun way to make the 16th century more accessible, and any excuse to see more of Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a good thing. (She wrote that part). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo ...
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She was married to Perkin Warbeck, but that's only part of her story. Let's discuss Lady Katherine Gordon, a noblewoman from Scotland who got caught up in the drama of the Pretender. Tudorcon tickets are at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline - hope to see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Lucas de Heere, and The Artistic Legacy of Tudor Women. 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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A patriarch who was saved by a cat while in prison, maybe in the Tower of London, but probably not? Two children who survived to adulthood, one of whom was involved with Anne Boleyn. Let's discuss: The Wyatts. Tudorcon online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube June 9
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's Religious Beliefs - Was he ever a Protestant? And did Anne Boleyn Really Have Six Fingers? 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.…
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Episode 240: The Decline of Serfdom in Medieval and Tudor England
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Did you know that serfdom was still a "thing" even into Tudor England, and it was Elizabeth I who finally ended it all? Let's discuss, in this episode on the decline of serfdom in medieval and Tudor England. Tudorcon online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline And this is the book recommendation: https://boydellandbrewer.com/978178…
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Supplemental: This Week in Youtube June 2
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Evil May Day Riots of 1517, Anne Boleyn & Thomas Wolsey. 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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Let's have a brief overview of William Cecil, Elizabeth's chief advisor, and one of the most energetic and efficient people in history. Tudorcon tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/tudorcononline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube May 26
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Forbidden Love of Anne Vavasour and Sir Henry Lee, Eclipses in the Medieval Sky.. 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 mo…
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How did the relationship between Anne Boleyn and Thomas Cromwell go so sour? They were once allies, and then he became the mastermind of her downfall and execution. Let's dig into their relationship and see exactly where it started to go so tragic. Check out englandcast.com/tudorcononline to have a Taste of Tudorcon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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Supplemental Thomas Lockley on Christopher and his journey from Japan to England
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This is an unedited recording of a conversation I had with the wonderful Thomas Lockley, about his new book, A Gentleman From Japan, which tells the story of Christopher, a Japanese sailor who wound up at Elizabeth's court. His journey, and the contributions he made to England, are a fascinating story, and if you want to learn more, check out his b…
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube May 19
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Family Feuds in Tudor England, Jane Seymour and the Pilgrimage of Grace, Henry Howard. 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 m…
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In this episode we discuss Anne's early days in the Tower. Much of this comes thanks to Alison Weir's book The Lady in the Tower: get it on Amazon here to really dig deep. Check out this YouTube video I did last year on Anne's trial: https://youtu.be/VyBoydDp54g Thank you, as ever, for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Supplemental: Caitlin Chapman on Jane Grey
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In this supplemental chat we discuss whether Jane Grey should really be counted as England's First Queen Regnant with Caitlin Chapman, who will be speaking on this very subject at Tudorcon 2024 in September! Enjoy the conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube May 12
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Tudor England and the Revival of Anglo Saxon History, and Anne Windsor. 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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Do you keep a journal? If so, you have something in common with many Tudors, including Edward VI. Let's talk about the rise of journal and diary keeping in the 16th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Jane Seymour's grand funeral, and Smallpox 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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In this episode we'll look at the spy network built by Cecil and Walsingham, which saved Elizabeth from several assassination attempts. Thank you, as ever, for listening! Here's an episode from Tudor Times on Francis Walsingham to dig deeper https://www.englandcast.com/2018/05/episode-103-tudor-times-on-francis-walsingham/ Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Supplemental: This week in YouTube April 28
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's illegitimate children, and what if the Spanish Armada had succeeded? 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 i…
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Episode 234: Fire in Tudor and Medieval England
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In this episode we look at fire - its importance, and major fires in medieval and Tudor England including the Great Fire of London (the 1212 one!), the 1583 fire in Nantwich, and also the other London fire of 1512. Tudor Planner IndieGoGo is here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/publishing-the-2025-tudor-planner/x/176575 Tudor Home Tour episode …
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube April 15-21
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Ferdinando Stanley, and Henry Fitzroy. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Thanks!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 233: Elizabeth's Mother Figures - Blanche Parry and Kat Ashley
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In this episode we talk about the women who supported Elizabeth when she was young, and filled the role of surrogate mother to her, specifically Blanche Parry and Kat Ashley. One rocked her, and the other supported her as her governess. Let's dive into Elizabeth's maternal figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube April 14
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Life Cycle of a Tudor Woman, and looking at Robert Catesby and Katherine Leigh. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Thanks!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Two small noble boys are caught up in the political machinations of their elders, with deadly consequences. Sounds like the Princes in the Tower, right? Nope. We're heading back to Edinburgh Castle in 1440 to discuss the horrific story of the The Black Dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This is an introduction to the audio mini course for members and patrons on the Wars of the Roses. Get the course by joining on Patreon (patreon.com/englandcast) at the appropriate level, or buy the course here: https://courses.heatherteysko.com/courses/the-wars-of-the-roses-overview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 231: Tudor women, Reformation, and Education
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In this episode we talk about how the Reformation affected women's education in Tudor England. As always, thank you for your listenership! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/englandcast Tudorcon tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/Tudorcon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Supplemental: This Week in youtube March 24: Strange Punishments, Love and Alliances
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It's another Sunday, and time for This Week in YouTube, my rundown of recent (and not-so-recent) videos from my YouTube channel. This week: Strange Tudor Punishments, and Love and Alliances Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you never miss a new video! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Today we're digging into the accusation that many women likely would have feared: witchcraft. Let's talk about witchcraft in the 15th and 16th centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adrienne Dillard at Tudorcon 2023 discussing the impact that George Boleyn had on Henry's Reformation. Thanks Adrienne, for being so awesome! Limited tickets to Tudorcon are still available: englandcast.com/Tudorcon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's another Sunday, and time for This Week in YouTube, my rundown of recent (and not-so-recent) videos from my YouTube channel. This week: Anne Boleyn and Eustace Chapuys, and Elizabeth I's Rainbow Portrait. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you never miss a new video! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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In this episode, we dig into the lives of influential Tudor women who navigated the complexities of a male-dominated era to wield power, influence policy, and leave indelible marks on history. Uncover the stories of these remarkable Tudor women, whose legacy of strength, wit, and resilience continues to inspire. Mythbusting the Tudors course here: …
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In this supplemental episode we have a recording of a recent author chat with Janet Wertman, chatting about Douglas Howard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Another week of highlights of my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko) discussing Katherine Howard, and Madeline of Valois. Subscribe if you don't already, so you get content as it goes live! https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko There are just 7 Tudorcon tickets left! englandcast.com/Tudorcon Thanks so much for your listenership! Hosted on…
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Episode 228: Life Cycles of a Tudor Woman
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Happy Women's History Month! In this episode we chat about the life cycle of a Tudor Woman. Other links: Pregnancy and Childbirth episode https://www.englandcast.com/2017/04/englandcast-024-pregnancy-and-childbirth-in-renaissance-england/ Working Women in the 16th century on Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/files/67936/67936-h/67936-h.ht…
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Supplemental: Brigitte Webster on being a Tudor Food researcher
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In this member chat from January, Brigitte Webster chats about the evolution of cookery books, the challenges of authentic Tudor cooking, and a sneak peek into her book, filled with meticulously tested recipes that span the Tudor year. Become a patron to join these monthly author chats: https://www.patreon.com/englandcast Buy Brigitte's book on Ama…
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Welcome to another look back at some of the content I've put out on YouTube recently. This week, Anne Stanhope, and Tudor Annulments. Make sure you're subscribed, so you never miss videos as I release them, and join the channel to get extra content and perks! https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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Episode 227: Love Lives of Three Royal Women
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We're on the cusp of Women's History Month, and finishing up Love Month, so this week we're focusing on the love lives of Three Royal Tudor Women who often had to choose between love and duty, with varying degrees of success. Thank you so much for your listenership! Tudorcon tickets are available at https://www.englandcast.com/Tudorcon Hosted on Ac…
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Supplemental: Minicourse Preview - Henry VII and the Consolidation of Power
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Step back in time to the pivotal aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth in our opening episode. Witness how Henry VII emerged from the chaos of battle to forge a new era for England. From consolidating power to strategic marriages, discover the early moves that set the stage for the Tudor dynasty. This free taster offers just a glimpse into the intrig…
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Supplemental: This Week in YouTube February 25
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Welcome to another look back at some of the content I've put out on YouTube recently. This week, The Enigmatic Jewels of Mary, Queen of Scots & the 1582 Calendar Revolution! Make sure you're subscribed, so you never miss videos as I release them, and join the channel to get extra content and perks! https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko Hosted on Acast. …
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Love Month continues with this dive into Royal Mistresses. From Bessie Blount's role in shaping Tudor succession to Mary Boleyn's discreet liaisons and the comparative power dynamics of Diane de Poitiers in France, uncover the stories of the women who operated from behind the throne, wielding soft power in a world dominated by kings. Thank you, as …
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Hello and happy Sunday! Here is another highlight from my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko). This week: The Tudor Court's darkest scandals, and the most romantic spots in Tudor England. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode we're looking at some of the most famous Tudor royal weddings. Starting with Henry VII and his marriage to Elizabeth of York, and ending with James VI and his romantic journey to fetch his bride across the North Sea, we talk about the royal weddings the captivated the 16th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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Hello and happy Sunday. If you've got time before the Superbowl today (because we can't escape it, let's just embrace it, amiright?) check out some highlights from my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko) This week: Elizabeth I's Assassination Plots, What happened to Mary Seymour, Propaganda behind Elizabeth I's Ditchley Portrait. Than…
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It's Love Month, and all of our episodes and youtube videos this month will have to do with Love in Tudor England (Love in all its forms, which isn't limited to romantic!) - in this episode, Forbidden Love. Some of the most famous stories of Forbidden Love in the 16th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This is my weekly rundown of videos on my YouTube channel. This week: The Palaces of Henry VIII, England's First National Lottery, and the History of Charing Cross. https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode we dive into the life of Margaret Roper, the daughter of Thomas More, and her education and translation work. Plus, her work to preserve her father's legacy. Thank you so much for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thanks to some busy travel for work the past 2 weeks I forgot to post this yesterday! But here we are: this episode of highlights of my YouTube channel - this one covers the Secret Spies of Tudor England, and Elizabeth I's Pelican Portrait - make sure you're subscribed to get all the newest videos when they come out! https://www.youtube.com/@hteysk…
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Episode 222: Edmund Spenser and the Faerie Queen
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In this episode of we delve into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Edmund Spenser, a luminary in English literature. Discover the intricacies of "The Faerie Queene," his masterful epic that intricately weaves together allegory, politics, and poetic beauty. In this episode we are looking at Edmund Spenser and the Faerie Queen. Join the podc…
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Another supplemental episode with the highlights of my YouTube channel - this one covers Treasures of the Tudor Era, and also how the Tudors studied British history - make sure you're subscribed to get all the newest videos when they come out! https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko Thanks for your listenership! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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In this episode we talk about the life and legacy of Sir Philip Sidney, the quintessential Renaissance man, poet, and symbol of Elizabethan chivalry. Thanks, as always, for your support and listenership! Support my work on Patreon and get extra episodes at patreon.com/englandcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Another weekly highlight the activity on my YouTube channel- make sure you're subscribed if you're not already! https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko This week, a look at Elizabeth I’s Suitors, The Sack of Rome in 1527, King Henry VII & Francis Lovell. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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