Tudors Dynasty Podcast

Since I am technically in my off-season, I put together this shorter episode to keep you learning about the Tudors over the summer months. A special shout out to Matthew Lewis for doing the male parts for me - it was great fun to put this one together! -- Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Matthew Lewis Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On this final episode of the 2019/2020 season, I welcomed back Tara Ball to discuss the execution and burial of Anne Boleyn. Tara is a Warden of the White Tower, and has a fascination with Anne Boleyn. Her occupation and passion are able to collide every day she goes to work.   *Note: My regular season runs September-May. In the months of June, July and August I am preparing for the next season, BUT I may throw in some supplemental ones - so stayed tuned! -- Please see my show notes including book links, maps and the guide to Anne's skeleton at TudorDynastyPodcast.com -- Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Tara Ball Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Welcome to the show - I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast, and today’s episode is a bit different from previous episodes as this time I am the guest. I was recently asked by Rosie, the host of the History, eh? Podcast to come on and talk about Thomas Seymour - how could I refuse an invitation like that!? So...for those of you who have been following my journey with Thomas Seymour, I hope you enjoy this episode.    Please, please, check out Rosie's podcast. Search for "History, Eh?" available on most platforms.  https://historyeh.com/2020/thomas-seymour-with-rebecca-larson/    -- Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Rosie Parent Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

On this episode Suzannah and I chat about Tudor women, a bit about Tudor queens, a little about Anne Askew, we chat about witchcraft, and then we wrap it up with Henry VIII. You don’t want to miss a minute of it.  -- Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Professor Suzannah Lipscom Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

*Warning: This episode contains some explicit language, nothing serious, but don't listen with little ears around.   Dr Estelle Paranque is Lecturer in Early Modern History at New College of the Humanities at Northeastern, and an Honorary Research Fellow within the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance at the University of Warwick. She is the author of Elizabeth I of England Through Valois Eyes: Power, Representation, and Diplomacy in the Reign of the Queen, 1558-1588 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) and has published several essays on Elizabeth I, French monarchs, and other European queens.   I had the privilege to speak with historian Dr Estelle Paranque on the subject, by the way, her favorite subject, and we discussed everything from her relationship with Robert Dudley, her similarities to Anne Boleyn, and yes, I found a way to discuss Thomas Seymour - because, let’s be honest, you can’t talk about Elizabeth’s early years without discussing Thomas.   For Show Notes, please go to https://tudorsdynastypodcast.com/show-notes/ -- Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Dr Estelle Paranque Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

Henry VIII lived for 55 years and had many health issues, especially toward the end of his reign; But that doesn’t mean he was a healthy man prior to that.  Henry’s own interest in remedies and prescriptions were quite magnificent as well. The health of the King was quite often public knowledge, and as you’ll discover in this episode, even his bowel movements were written about.  Royals, like today, were celebrities - to be associated with the King could bring one wealth and power, and we know that Henry VIII raised men who other monarchs may not have….because he was paranoid and had issues trusting people. It is easy for us, living in the 21st century, to take for granted modern medicine. My guest today is historian, Seamus O'Caellaigh. Seamus is the author of Pustules, Pestilence and Pain: Tudor Treatments and Ailments of Henry VIII. -- SHOW NOTES WITH UROSCOPY WHEEL   -- Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Seamus O'Caellaigh Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Excerpt from Amazon.com: "Whether Queen or commoner, the lives of women throughout history is a fascinating study. Elizabeth Woodville, 'The White Queen', managed to make the transition from commoner to Queen and became the epitome of medieval heroines – the commoner who married a King. When she became the wife of Edward IV her actions changed the life of her entire family. Vilified both by their contemporaries and by many historians since, the Woodville family were center stage during the reigns of Edward IV and Richard III. Elizabeth Woodville became the ancestress of future Kings and Queens. This book takes a fresh look at the lives of Elizabeth's sisters. Although information on them is scarce, by looking at the men they married, their families, the places they lived and the events that they lived through we can catch a glimpse of their lives. Each sister has their own story to tell and they may not have achieved the dizzying heights that their sister did, but they are all fascinating women." My guest today is the author of The Queen’s Sisters - The Lives of the Sisters of Elizabeth Woodville, Sarah J Hodder.   SHOW NOTES WITH FAMILY TREE AND IMAGES   -- Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Sarah J Hodder Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynasty.com. Telling the stories of those who lived centuries before us is what I enjoy doing most.  Whether it be a show on one subject or an interview with an author/historian, I’ll bring you the tales of 16th century England. Nicola Cornick is an international bestselling and award-winning historical novelist who has written more than 30 books.  In this episode Nicola and I chat about Henry VIII and his wives, as well as the subjects of her two Tudor era books, little Mary Seymour and the Amy Robsart.  It was quite fun to get to know Nicola better and I realized how much we have in common. Before I get started today, I need to take a minute to thank the folks who became new patrons since the last episode: Monica and Nanci P- thank you so much for your support - your support and the support of all my patrons who have meant the world to me. A full list of patrons can be found at tudorsdynastypodcast.com Would you like to become a patron? Go to Patreon.com/tudorsdynasty and click become a patron, to see the options. Nicola's website: https://www.nicolacornick.co.uk/ Twitter: @NicolaCornick  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicola.cornick/ Nicola referenced, Kenilworth by Walter Scott. Read for free: https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=50IXAAAAYAAJ&hl=en&pg=GBS.PA5 Amazon:  The Phantom Tree  Book Depository: Both books available     

On today’s show, Dr Linda Porter and I discuss Queen Mary I, Kateryn Parr, Mary, Queen of Scots, Charles I and his children as well as the many mistresses and illegitimate children of Charles II. If you think the Tudors are fascinating then you’ll love to learn about the Stuarts as well! I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynasty.com. Telling the stories of those who lived centuries before us is what I enjoy doing most.  Whether it be a show on one subject or an interview with an author/historian, I’ll bring you the tales of 16th century England. Before I get started today, I need to take a minute to thank the folks who became new patrons since the last episode: Sam F, Andrea, Fiona O., Krystalyn W, Leslie F, Elanora G, Lisa B, Michaela Z and Bonnie J- thank you so much for your support - your support and the support of all my patrons who have meant the world to me. A full list of patrons can be found at tudorsdynastypodcast.com  My guest today is Dr Linda Porter, historian and author of nearly five books: Mary Tudor - The First Queen Katherine the Quene - The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr Crown of Thistles - The Fatal Inheritance of Mary, Queen of Scots Royal Renegades - The Children of Charles I and the English Civil Wars And next: Mistresses - Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II  -- Follow Linda on Twitter:  @DrLindaPorter1  Official Website:   http://lindaporter.net/  Amazon:    https://www.amazon.com/Linda-Porter/e/B001IR1J04?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1582493913&sr=8-1   -- Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Dr. Linda Porter Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On this episode I speak with Australian author and historian, Dr. Wendy J. Dunn. Wendy is the author of three absolutely amazing Tudor novels. We talk about the central characters in each: Anne Boleyn, Thomas Wyatt, Catherine Carey and Katherine of Aragon. Wendy also discusses what the writing process was like for her, as well as how she handled rejection.  We discuss Katherine of Aragon's early years before arriving in England as her time with Arthur. Somehow I got her to answer the 'did they or didn't they question'.  -- Follow Wendy on Twitter:  @wendyjdunn  Official Website:  https://www.wendyjdunn.com/  Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/Wendy-J-Dunn/e/B004FRTZFA/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1   -- Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Dr. Wendy J Dunn Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

**Attention: This episode may not be appropriate for young listeners.** February is right around the corner, and so marks the 4th anniversary of the podcast. What better time for me to say thank you, than to play some of my favorite interviews and funniest moments.  This week's supplemental episode is a 'Best Of' episode from the previous six months, or so. I had a lot of fun interviewing all the amazing guests this season and wanted to share some of my favorite stuff with you. Special thanks to: Dan Jones, Tracy Borman, Leanda de Lisle, Nicola Tallis, Margaret George and Gareth Russell. My apologies to Dan Jones for only included the funny bits.  -- Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" -- Written by: Rebecca Larson    Voiced by: Rebecca Larson, Dan Jones, Tracy Borman, Leanda de Lisle, Nicola Tallis, Margaret George and Gareth Russell   Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

My guest today is author and historian Dr Joanne Paul. She is an award-winning historian and Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Sussex, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Today, Joanne and I will discuss Sir Thomas More. I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynasty.com. Telling the stories of those who lived centuries before us is what I enjoy doing most. Whether it be a show on one subject or an interview with an author/historian, I’ll bring you the tales of 16th century England. Before I get started today, I need to take a minute to thank the folks who became new patrons since the last episode: Rebecca D, Kimberly F, Sandra Jean, Jill T, Grace, Sharon M, Barbara B, Mindy R, Jennifer C and Vivianne A - thank you so much for your support - your support and the support of all my patrons who have meant the world to me. A full list of patrons can be found at tudorsdynastypodcast.com Thomas More, according to Erasmus, was A Man for All Seasons. In this episode you’ll learn about his upbringing, his education, his wives and their children, as well as what happened to his head after his execution….so let’s get to it…. (click play!) -- Follow Joanne on Twitter: @Joanne_Paul_ Official Website: https://www.joannepaul.com/ Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/author/joanne-paul/1657662 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joanne-Paul/e/B07GPQXDLK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share -- Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron"   Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Dr. Joanne Paul Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On this supplemental episode of the podcast I invite Dr Sarah Morris, The Tudor Travel Guide to discuss Acton Court - ‘A beautifully conserved Tudor House built for the pleasure of Henry VIII’.   If you can, I recommend you look at the images from the Acton Court website: https://www.actoncourt.com/ while listening. Then go check out Sarah’s website and follow her on social media. She has some wonderful videos on YouTube as well!   Find Sarah Morris: TheTudorTravelGuide.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetudortravelguide/ Twitter: @TheTTGuide YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drsam70   I don't normally thank new patrons on the supplemental episodes because I consider them separate from my normal episodes, but I want to thank these wonderful people who became patrons since January 2nd (last episode): Rebecca D Kimberly F Sandra Jean K Jill T Grace Sharon M Barbara B Mindy R and Vivianne A

For years you have been asking me to do a podcast about Thomas Cromwell. Even though I had read quite a bit about his life, I had never felt like I could do his story the justice it deserved. Today is the day.   My guest today is author Caroline Angus. Caroline is one of the leading authorities on Thomas Cromwell. Her research on him has been so extensive that she has published a trilogy called The Queenmaker Series. Today, Caroline will help us better understand Thomas Cromwell.   I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynasty.com. Telling the stories of those who lived centuries before us is what I enjoy doing most.  Whether it be a show on one subject or an interview with an author/historian, I’ll bring you the tales of 16th century England. Before I get started today, I need to take a minute to thank the folks who became new patrons during the break: Hanane S and Melissa A - thank you so much for your support - your support and the support of all my patrons who have meant the world to me. It’s support like yours that encourages me to keep you entertained and informed. At the beginning of the next season (September 2020), I will be changing the layout of my show. I want to continue with interviews but I also want to go back to my roots and talk about one subject. I also want to add other segments. Keeping in mind that the overall show length with be longer... what other things would you like me to inform you of or entertain you with? This day in history? Book recommendations? Other ideas?   My patrons will be allowed to vote on what they’d like to see added, and then I’ll do just that. Actually sounds like a wonderful challenge and I can’t wait to see what happens.    If you’d like to cast your vote and aren’t a patron? Well, you can go to patreon.com/tudorsdynasty and click become a patron...then go cast your vote! You, along with all my other patrons have the opportunity to control one of the segments of my show in 2020. A full list of patrons can be found at tudorsdynastypodcast.com    Painted as an evil-mastermind, Thomas Cromwell’s reputation, like Thomas Seymour’s has not done them any favors. Yet, authors like Hilary Mantel have returned him to his human form. Thomas Cromwell, the man. Let’s chat with Caroline Angus about the man, the myth, the legend….Thomas Cromwell.   carolineangusbaker.com     More info @ TudorsDynastyPodcast.com      --   Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Caroline Angus Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

What screams the holidays like beautiful choral music!? Thankfully Dr Timothy J Campbell the director of Transept has allow me to use his music for this episode. Transept is a vocal ensemble of elite professional consort singers and select local musicians based in Sioux Falls, SD. Their founder and artistic director is Dr. Timothy J. Campbell, also an Assistant Prof. of Music at the University of South Dakota. Find all their music at Transept.org or on YouTube  Songs included in this episode: If Ye Love Me by Thomas Tallis (Tudor) A song from Anne Boleyn's song book (Tudor) Alma Redemptoris Palestrina (Track 8 from Venetian Glory) Jubilae Deo Grabrieli (Track 12 from Venetian Glory) Kyrie Palestrina (Track 3 from Cathedral Masterpiece) Libera Nos - John Shephard (Track 7 from Cathedral Masterpiece) O Bone Jesu - Robert Parsons (Tudor)  

As the fifth wife of Henry VIII, Katheryn Howard’s story is always told in one of two ways, either she was sexually promiscuous and uneducated, or that she was naive and tragic. On the episode today my guest will show us who the real Katheryn Howard was. I’m Rebecca Larson, host of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast and owner of TudorsDynasty.com. Telling the stories of those who lived centuries before us is what I enjoy doing most.  Whether it be a show on one subject or an interview with an author/historian, I’ll bring you the tales of 16th century England. Today, my guest is author and historian, Gareth Russell. Gareth has written several books including Young and Damned and Fair - The Life of Catherine Howard, Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII, as well as his new release, a topic that also interests many of us - The Ship of Dreams: The Sinking of the Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era. We will talk about both - but be sure to stick around to the end to hear what he answers to fun questions are!  Find Gareth Online: Facebook: @garethrussellhistorian Intagram: _garethrussell Twitter: @garethrussell1 Young and Damned and Fair on Amazon  The Ship of Dreams: The Sinking of the Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era  -- Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron"   Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Gareth Russell Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

On this episode of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast I welcome one of my favorite authors - Nicola Tallis. Nicola and I talk about Lady Jane Grey, Lettice Knollys and Margaret Beaufort. Three amazing woman from our favorite dynasty. I'll put Nicola on the spot about Margaret being responsible for the princes in the Tower, and whether she had been pushing her son to the throne all along. She'll tell us what amazing things we will find out about Margaret from this new research.  Be sure to stick around to find out what she has in common with Dan Jones.  -- To become a patron: Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Nicola Tallis Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)     

I must begin with two apologies. The first being that I may sound a bit different this week as I've been battling a cold. Secondly, there was a technical difficulty in my attempt to record this interview with Tara Ball, Warden at the Tower of London. Since I was unable to record an actual interview as I usually do, Tara was kind enough to take the questions I had prepared and record her answers for me. Regardless of the setback, I believe you will truly enjoy this episode as you do all the others. Tara does a marvelous job conveying the history of the Tower. To become a patron: Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Tara Ball Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

A Brief History is a supplement episode of the Tudors Dynasty Podcast. On this episode I welcome a fellow podcaster, Rosie Parent, host of the History, Eh? podcast. I love that name so much!  Today, Rosie’s subject  is Margaret Douglas. You might know Margaret best as the daughter of Henry VIII’s eldest sister, or maybe as the mother of Lord Darnley...but as usual,  I’m going to let someone who has done more research on her life do the talking...and with that I’d like to welcome Rosie to the show…. Link to see the Devonshire Manuscript mentioned in my post on TudorsDynasty.com -  http://www.tudorsdynasty.com/mary-howards-poetry-book/   -- To become a patron: Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron" Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Rosie Parent (History, Eh? Podcast) Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits:  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

On this episode of the podcast I welcome author Nathen Amin to the show. Nathen is probably best known for his book ‘House of Beaufort’ as well as his knowledge on the Wars of the Roses as well as Henry VII. Today we talk about it all! Find online/social media: https://nathenamin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NathenAminAuthor/ @nathenamin Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/House-Beaufort-Bastard-Captured-Crown/dp/1445647648 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1445617730/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_1445617730 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IC2UMFK/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_b01ic2umfk — Patreon.com/TudorsDynasty click "Become a Patron"   Written by: Rebecca Larson Voiced by: Rebecca Larson & Nathen Amin Produced by: Rebecca Larson Imaging by: Troy Larson Music Credits: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Folk Round" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)