Becoming Elizabeth - Episode Eight: I Want to be Queen

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 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

5 Apr 202054min

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 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

21 Mar 202057min

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

8 Mar 202056min

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 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

24 Feb 20201h 8min

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 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

2 Feb 202053min

**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 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

26 Jan 202015min

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 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

17 Jan 202052min

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

11 Jan 20209min