Explore every episode of the podcast Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
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| This Week in YouTube August 10 | 10 Aug 2025 | 00:16:34 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Mob That Hunted Anne Boleyn, Margaret Clifford - The Tudor Heiress Who Was Too Close to the Throne? Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out! Support the podcast for even more exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| [YouTube Drop] Before Mary Tudor, Charles Brandon was already a master of scandal... | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:09:16 | |
From jilting one fiancée for her aunt’s fortune, to pocketing a ring from Margaret of Austria, to arranging marriage to an eight-year-old heiress, Henry VIII’s best friend had a talent for mixing romance with ambition. This is the story of the gambles he took before his most dangerous move: secretly marrying the king’s sister. Tudorcon From Home tickets: https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconFromHome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| [YouTube Drop] When your Family Member is a Traitor... | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:11:18 | |
What do you do when your parent loses their head? This video looked at the children of traitors, from Gregory Cromwell to the young Poles, and how some survived, and even thrived, after scandal. 🎟️ Early bird Tudorcon tickets end July 31: https://www.englandcast.com/tudorcon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 263: Elizabeth Stuart, The Winter Queen | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:21:01 | |
Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of James I, is remembered for the dramatic way her life began when she as caught up early on in the Gunpowder Plot, and then became the Queen of Bohemia for one year. Show notes with transcript available here: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/elizabethstuart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube November 10 | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:18:29 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Was Catherine Carey Henry VIII's Daughter? and Margaret Douglas and Her Forbidden Romances. 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. | |||
| Episode 262: A Tudor Christmas Feast | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:23:16 | |
It's time... to start thinking about the holidays. I know, I know, it's early. But I'm going to be announcing a special Holiday program next week, and I wanted to start to get you in the mood! In this episode we talk about the food, the entertainment, the music, and the drink that would have been part of a Christmas feast at a Tudor noble manor home. Music credits: "Master of the Feast" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Suonatore di Liuto" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube November 3 | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:23:43 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Thomas Gresham and the Royal Exchange, and the 1545 Portrait of the Tudor Family. 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. | |||
| Episode 261: Haunted Tudor England | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
Explore the chilling stories of haunted England, from the medieval period to the early Stuart era. In this episode, we’ll visit some of England’s most haunted sites, where history and the paranormal collide. Patreon: https://patreon.com/englandcast Previous Halloween episodes: https://www.englandcast.com/2017/10/halloween-episodes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube October 27 | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:16:56 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Many Suitors of Elizabeth I. 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. | |||
| Episode 260: Medieval and Tudor Hygiene | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:16:24 | |
Think Tudors were dirty? Think again! In this episode, we'll scrub away the myths about personal hygiene in the Middle Ages and Tudor England. From sponge baths and herbal washing waters to the miasma theory and scented pomanders, discover how Tudors kept themselves fresh despite the era’s challenges. Join us as we explore the daily rituals, dental care, and etiquette that shaped Tudor cleanliness—and how these practices reveal a lot more than meets the nose! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube October 20 | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:18:37 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The remarkable life of Jane Dormer; and Mary and Chapuys. 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. | |||
| Episode 259: Anne Neville | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:33:08 | |
In this episode we will talk about Anne Neville, married to a Lancastrian Heir, and Yorkist King. Show notes and transcript will be up at englandcast.com Patreon support at https://www.patreon.com/englandcast Thank you so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube October 13 | 13 Oct 2024 | 00:21:28 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Witchcraft in Tudor England, and Jane Popincourt - Henry VIII's First Mistress. 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. | |||
| This Week in YouTube July 27 | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:20:30 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Tudor Shipwrecks and Lost Royals, The Lollards Tried to Seize Church Land... 140 Years Before Henry VIII. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out! Support the podcast for even more exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 257: Henry's almost-wives | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:28:26 | |
Show notes with transcript at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-257-henryssixalmostwives/ Henry VIII is famous for his six wives, but what about the women who almost wore the crown? In this episode, we explore the stories of six women Henry considered marrying but didn’t: Eleanor of Austria, Mary of Guise, Christina of Denmark, Anna of Lorraine, Amalia of Cleves, and Katherine Willoughby. Discover the political intrigue, diplomatic negotiations, and personal dynamics behind these nearly-queens, and how their stories reveal another side of Henry’s reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| This Week in YouTube October 6 | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:16:22 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's Marriage to Katherine of Aragon and The Young Mary Tudor. 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. | |||
| Episode 256: Mary and Philip | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:24:13 | |
View the transcript here: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-256-maryandphilip/ It wasn't a love match (at least at first, for Mary) but it was a political match that brought England into the huge Hapsburg Empire. Let's talk about the marriage of Mary Tudor and Philip of Spain. As always, thank you for your listenership, friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube September 29 | 29 Sep 2024 | 00:18:46 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's Inner Circle, and the Sweating Sickness 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. | |||
| Episode 255: Privacy in Tudor England | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:23:28 | |
Transcript available at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-255-privacyintudorengland/ In this episode we connect chimneys, letters, and the Reformation to get... a new concept of privacy. Let's discuss! Thank you, as always, for your listenership, friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube September 22 | 22 Sep 2024 | 00:17:18 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: How Juana of Castile's 1506 Shipwreck in England Changed European History, The Dynasty Portrait. 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. | |||
| Episode 254: Marguerite of Navarre | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:25:27 | |
Transcript available at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-254-margueriteofnavarre/ In this episode we take a look at Marguerite of Navarre, the sister to King Francis, and the Queen of Navarre. Not only was she an amazing author in her own right, but she also influenced Anne Boleyn, and countless other women. Tudorcon tickets are at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline - don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in Youtube September 15 | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:17:12 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Lives of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor, Inside Queen Elizabeth I’s Court. 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. | |||
| Episode 253: Tudor places to visit in the US | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:23:52 | |
Show notes at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-252-tudor-places-in-america/ The fact that Tudorcon is coming up in just over a week has me thinking about all the places like Agecroft Hall that you can visit in the US - places that are related to Tudor or Medieval England, but don't require a passport for Americans to visit. From St Augustine to Drake's Bay, let's talk about places in America with a Tudor connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in Youtube September 7 | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:23:54 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week:Katherine Grey, The Great Bible and Henry VIII, and What your favorite Tudor says about you. 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. | |||
| Episode 300: The Failure of Lady Jane Grey's coup | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:24:53 | |
In this episode, we look at where the coup (with Lady Jane Grey as a figurehead) went so wrong. Jane had the army. Jane had the government. And yet Mary won. Why? Let's discuss! Tudorcon tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/Tudorcon to come in person or https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconFromHome to come from home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 252: The Spiritual Life of Katherine Parr | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:32:58 | |
Transcript available here: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-252-spiritualinfluenceofkatherineparr/ Let's discuss Katherine Parr, and her spiritual influence. Tudorcon tickets: https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Armour and Castings: https://tudor.armourandcastings.com Related episodes: Pilgrimage of Grace: https://www.englandcast.com/pilgrimage-of-grace/ Rebellions Part One: https://www.englandcast.com/2016/07/episode-051-rebellions-one/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 250: Margaret of Anjou | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:29:09 | |
Transcript available at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-250-margaret-of-anjou/ In this episode we'll talk about Margaret of Anjou - so much more than the She-Wolf of France! Let's dive into and talk about this remarkable woman's life. Tudorcon tickets at https://englandcast.com/tudorcononline Thank you, as ever, for your listenership! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| This Week in YouTube August 25: | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:23:54 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Going Back to School like a Tudor, and the Musical and Poetic side of Henry VIII. 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. | |||
| Episode 249: The Sack of Rome | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:20:16 | |
In May of 1527 Tudor England got word of a massive event in the Italian Wars - Rome, the Eternal City, was sacked. What happened, and how did it affect Tudor England? Let's discuss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| This Week in YouTube August 18 | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:16:59 | |
We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: William Cecil under Mary I, and Anne Before Henry. 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. | |||
| Episode 248: Normal Women in the Reformation | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:31:24 | |
So I've been reading Philippa Gregory's new book Normal Women, and decided to devote an entire episode to one section of her book: how normal women coped during the Reformation. Let's discuss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 247: Tudor and Elizabethan Exploration | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:28:46 | |
Let's talk about Tudor and Elizabethan exploration! From the nascent beginnings of exploration, even dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, to the failed Roanoke colonies, let's dive into Tudor and Elizabethan explorers. Remember: Tudorcon Online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Check out Armour and Castings at https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ other episodes mentioned: https://www.englandcast.com/2018/12/episode-114-richard-hakluyt/ https://www.englandcast.com/2018/10/roanoke/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 246: Ladies in Waiting | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:20:40 | |
Let's talk about Ladies in Waiting, the women who worked with the Queen to get her ready, be her companions, and in the case of Elizabeth I, actually handle matters of state. Thank you for listening! Tudorcon Online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Armour and Castings: https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 245: Mary and Elizabeth | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:26:20 | |
Two sisters who were born in enmity, and yet they developed a deep bond - but would that bond last? Let's discuss the relationship between Mary Tudor and Princess Elizabeth. Get your Tudorcon Online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Check out Armour and Castings at https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ And thank you! Transcript available here: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-245-mary-and-elizabeth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 244: Maria de Salinas | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:23:58 | |
Let's take a look at Katherine of Aragon's loyal friend, Maria de Salinas, who came over from Spain with her, and was with her for her entire life, having to brave the wrath of Henry VIII in order to support her friend. Check out our sponsor, Armor and Castings, for beautiful historical accessories: https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ Tudorcon tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| [YouTube Drop] Tudor Bastards You’ve Never Heard Of: Hidden Children of Power and Scandal | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:09:29 | |
In this youtube video from today, we're looking at the forgotten illegitimate children of the Tudor world, from Charles Brandon’s secret family to the rumored Tudor bloodline behind Bishop Stephen Gardiner. Let me know what you think about these YouTube drops! Leave a comment, or email help@tudorfair.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: Adrienne Dillard | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:46:53 | |
Hey friend! Here's our monthly Author Chat for patrons with Adrienne Dillard, author of Cor Rotto, and other historical novels that tell the stories of women who often don't get their stories fully told. We chat about the Salem Witch Trials, the Titanic, and whether it makes sense to call Anne Boleyn a feminist. Check her out at: https://adrienne-dillard.com/ Come to these chats live by becoming a paton on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/englandcast Thanks to our sponsor: Armour and Castings for awesome Tudor accessories: https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ And Tudorcon Online tickets are at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This week in YouTube June 30 | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:30:22 | |
It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Midsummer in Tudor England, and Katherine Willoughby. 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. | |||
| Episode 243: The Wyatt Family (continued) | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:19:47 | |
Thanks to our sponsor, Armour and Castings - check out their gorgeous accessories at https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ Tudorcon streaming tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline - used code EARLYBIRD to save $10 Let's continue our discussion about the Wyatt Family with a look at Thomas Wyatt the Younger, and Sir Henry Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 242: Lady Katherine Gordon | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:24:11 | |
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. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube June 16 | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:21:21 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 241: The Wyatt Family | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:26:34 | |
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 information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube June 9 | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:18:19 | |
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.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 240: The Decline of Serfdom in Medieval and Tudor England | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:24:18 | |
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/9781783271283/the-decline-of-serfdom-in-late-medieval-england/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in Youtube June 2 | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:15:13 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 239: William Cecil | 29 May 2024 | 00:24:36 | |
Let's have a brief overview of William Cecil, Elizabeth's chief advisor, and one of the most energetic and efficient people in history. Show notes and rough transcript at https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/williamcecil/ Tudorcon tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/tudorcononline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| [YouTube Drop] Priest Hides and Hidden Secrets in Tudor Homes | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:11:42 | |
In this video, we’re exploring the secret spaces built into Tudor houses from hidden staircases to priest holes tucked behind fireplaces. These were survival tools in an age of religious persecution and political paranoia. What do you think about the extra episodes? Are we fans? Yay or nay? Let me know - help@tudorfair.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental: This Week in YouTube May 26 | 26 May 2024 | 00:19:29 | |
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 more information. | |||
| Episode 238: Anne and Cromwell | 22 May 2024 | 00:22:13 | |
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/privacy for more information. | |||
| Supplemental Thomas Lockley on Christopher and his journey from Japan to England | 22 May 2024 | 00:34:45 | |
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 book, which is released on May 21 in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||