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Playing the Fool with Suzannah Lipscomb
Manage episode 308454153 series 2892425
The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.
In this talk historian Suzannah Lipscombe explores the role of the fool at the Tudor court, calling into question the myths surrounding these entertainers.
This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.
For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
134 episodes
Manage episode 308454153 series 2892425
The Tudor court was all about competitive displays of power and wealth. This series examines the influence of music and entertainment on the balance of power.
In this talk historian Suzannah Lipscombe explores the role of the fool at the Tudor court, calling into question the myths surrounding these entertainers.
This talk was originally recorded at Hampton Court Palace in 2017.
For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
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