A Brief History: Bess of Hardwick
This is one woman from Tudor history who deserves her story to be told. This episode is to give you a taste of the incomparable Bess of Hardwick. The woman who went toe to toe with Queen Elizabeth I a...
4 Jan 202411min
First Wife of Henry VIII: Katherine of Aragon
Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII, left a profound and lasting legacy that goes far beyond her role as the mother of England's first queen regnant. Though often portrayed as a pri...
2 Jan 202436min
From English Princess to French Queen: The Departure of Mary Tudor
In this 5 Minute History Episode we look at the departure of Princess Mary Tudor (daughter of Henry VII) to France for her wedding to King Louis XII. -- Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudo...
28 Dec 20236min
Tudor History: The Birth of Henry, Duke of Cornwall
On the 1st of January 1511, a son was born... As the first wife of Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon was expected to give her husband a son and heir. On the 1st of January 1511, she did just that! Hos...
27 Dec 20233min
Hans Holbein: Masterful Artistry Unveiled
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kate Heard about the most prolific and exceptional artist at the court of Henry VIII...Hans Holbein. Dr. Heard is Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings, Royal Col...
26 Dec 202347min
5 Minute History: Understanding the New Year Celebrations
In our last interview with Dr. James Taffe we talked about Christmas with the Tudors, but we also briefly mentioned New Year's traditions. This episode is to give a little more background to New Year'...
21 Dec 20235min
Poets at the Court of Henry VIII
This episode is not just about the poets at Tudor court—it's also packed with cool bits of Tudor history. We'll also discuss women poets like Madge Shelton, Mary Howard, and Margaret Douglas. Plus, ge...
19 Dec 20231h 9min
Frost Fairs: A Distraction from the Winter Blues
It's that time of year when many of us are in the midst of the winter months...maybe it's cold where you live, or maybe you have a bunch of snow to deal with. This episode is to give you a moment to e...
14 Dec 20238min
