A Lady, A Queen, and a Murderess

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

2 Jan 202046min

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)

24 Dec 201921min

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/)

15 Dec 201940min

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

7 Dec 201926min

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

24 Nov 201944min

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

17 Nov 201914min

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/)

14 Nov 20191h 3min

From Empress Matilda and her cousin Stephen to the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and Henry VII, the throne of England has quite the history of usurpers. On today’s episode I invite author Matthew Lewis to discuss his love and knowledge of the time period...and he’ll answer tell us who had the greatest motive to kill the princes in the Tower. 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 all the folks who became new patrons since my last episode: Karla M, Christina R and Jennifer M  As well as a shout out Kelly R for increasing her pledge and thank you to all my current patrons. A full list of current patrons can be found at tudorsdynastypodcast.com. If you’d like to become a patron you can do so by going to patreon.com/tudorsdynasty and click become a patron - for as little as $3/month you can show your support.  --- Find Matthew on Twitter (@mattlewisauthor) and Facebook (@mattlewisauthor) Barnes & Noble  Amazon - US

7 Nov 201958min