Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About The Tudors

James I was a teeny bit obsessed with witches. In this episode I look a bit at the state of witchcraft and magic in Renaissance England, how that changed during the Protestant Reformation, and how James jumped on it and took it to a whole new level. Show notes at Englandcast.comIf you like this show, please consider leaving a rating on iTunes, which is the best way you can support us! You can support for $1/episode on Patreon (patreon.com/nomadchick) or purchasing super awesome holiday gifts at the Englandcast Tudor Shop where there's gorgeous Christmas decor - http://shop.englandcast.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is last year's Agoraphobia story telling about an encounter with some Tower residents. Check out Agorapodcastnetwork.com to subscribe to the Agora feed and find great new history podcasts. Happy Halloween!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was my contribution to the Agora Podcast Network's Agoraphobia Halloween themed episodes this year, in which I talk about an encounter with a particular Yorkshire witch. Go to Agoraodcastnetwork.com to subscribe to the Agora feed and find other great history (and non history) shows.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Elizabeth took the throne, the first order of business was to reestablish the Church of England, after England became reconciled to the Pope under Mary. In the fourth of the #reformation500 celebration series, we take a look at one of the most important pieces of Elizabeth's reign - the Elizabethan Settlement. If you like this show, the best thing you can do to help us succeed is to leave a rating on iTunes. Seriously - it makes a huge difference. You can get show notes and lots more information about the show, and the awesome Tudor shop at http://www.englandcast.com. Thanks for listening, and for the feedback. Get in touch @teysko if you have any questions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Gristwood gave the opening keynote of the Tudor Summit in September 2017. Here's her talk on Queenship in 16th century Europe. If you like this show, remember the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a rating on iTunes. You can learn more about the show, browse the shop of curated Tudor-inspired items (Six Wives Leggings!) and get show notes at englandcast.com. Thanks so much for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this third episode of the #reformation500 English Reformation Month series, we talk about the fast changes that Archbishop Cranmer implements under Edward, and then winds up getting burned under Mary. Remember you can support the show in three main ways: 1) Leave a rating on iTunes, which is the number one way you can help the show. 2)buy cool Tudor-inspired tshirts and gifts at the shop - http://shop.englandcast.com or 3) become a patron through Patreon for $1/show or more at Patreon.com/nomadchick. Show notes for this month's shows are coming at Englandcast.com. Thanks!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The TudorsDynasty.com blogger at The Tudor Summit in September 2017 talking about royal scandals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's still #reformationmonth and in this episode we look at the journey Henry VIII took from being a loyal servant of the Pope, named Defender of the Faith, to someone who tore down the old religion in England, founding his own church *of* England. Show notes coming at Englandcast.com. Remember, if you like this show, the best way you can support it is by leaving a rating on iTunes. You can also buy some awesome Tudor inspired gifts at my shop - http://shop.englandcast.com - Six Wives leggings, Christine Pizan quotes mugs... lots of great stuff. Thanks for your listenership and support!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Boulton of the Queens of England Podcast at the Tudor Summit in September, giving us the quick tour on the Six Wives. Remember, if you like this podcast, please leave a rating or review in iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to help us succeed. Learn more about James and get show notes, resources, etc., at Englandcast.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

October is the 500th anniversary month of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses on the door of Wittenberg Cathedral. To celebrate I'm doing a series of episodes this month on the Reformation in England. This week we're looking at the Medieval English church pre-1520. Watch for show notes at Englandcast.com If you like this show, please remember to leave a rating on iTunes. It makes a big difference in helping people find the show! You can also support financially through Patreon at Patreon.com/nomadchick or consider making a purchase at the Englandcast Shop - http://shop.englandcast.com. Thanks so much for listening, and I'll be back next week with a look at the Henrican Reformation.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a Supplementary Episode with Natalie Grueninger of On the Tudor Trail at the Tudor Summit in September 2017. Check her out at NatalieGrueninger.com. Remember that if you like this show there are a number of ways you can support it. The easiest is to leave a rating on iTunes. You can also support the show financially for as little as $1/show through Patreon (patreon.com/nomadchick) or you can buy some awesome Tudor products at my shop - shop.englandcast.com. Get all the links at Englandcast.com Thanks so much for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is an episode that started out about food, but somewhere along the line it turned into a small chemistry lesson on refrigeration. Also, sumptuary laws, dining, and why you slaughter animals on November 11. If you like this show, there are a number of ways that *you* can help to support it. First, you can leave a rating or even a review on iTunes. This is the number one thing you can do, and it's free! Second, you can become a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/nomadchic. Third, you can buy yourself, or your friend, something awesome at my shop - shop.englandcast.com. All of those ways are greatly appreciated, and will make me want to extol your awesomeness. Finally, you can grab all the show notes and resources at Englandcast.com. Thanks so much for your listenership and support!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was the talk by Nathen Amin, author, and founder of The Henry Tudor Society, at this year's Tudor Summit. Learn more about all the speakers, and sign up to get their videos at TudorSummit.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melita Thomas spoke at the Tudor Summit about her new book, The King's Pearl, and the nuanced relationship between Mary and her father, Henry VIII. This is the audio of her video talk. If you missed the Tudor Summit, you can always go to Englandcast.com to get all the videos at once, as well as accompanying audio.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tudor Times Person of the Month is Mary Queen of Scots. Melita Thomas talks about Mary, and the research that went into piecing together this woman who is still, 500 years later, an enigma. Remember you can learn more at Englandcast.com, and if you like this show the best thing you can do is leave a review on iTunes. It makes a huge difference. Second best is you can become a Patron on Patreon for as little as $1/show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you missed the Tudor Summit, don't worry! I'll be releasing the audio over the course of the rest of the year here on the podcast feed. If you did attend, and you'd like to have the audio files to re-listen, then this is for you, too. Tony Riches is the bestselling author of The Tudor Trilogy, about the early Tudors, and he talked with us about Owen and Jasper particularly. Remember, if you like the Renaissance English History Podcast, leave a review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in the success of the show for others to be able to find it!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A look at the astronomical scene in 16th century England, as well as how people reacted to the new ideas discovered by Copernicus. Remember to check Englandcast.com for show notes, book recommendations, etc. Want to help the show succeed? The best thing you can do is leave a recommendation on iTunes. Next best is to tell a friend to listen. Third best is to support through Patreon for as little as $1 episode. http://www.patreon.com/nomadchick is the address for that. Thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Melita of Tudor Times talks with us about Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, writer, poet, and enigma about whom very little is known. She pieces together what there is available to know, including the fact that she took a lover as a widow. Go her. Learn more, and get the links to all the resources at http://www.EnglandCast.com. Support the show through leaving a review on iTunes, or become my Patron on Patreon to score a 2018 Tudor Planner as a Thank You Gift. www.Patreon.com/nomadchick Thanks for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So much of Tudor history is the convergence of new technologies and ideas that radically changed society as they were implemented. One example of that is the way the Tudors wrote their history. Not just the fact that more and more people were writing chronicles than ever before, but the way in which they were written. In this episode I look at a few famous chroniclers, and give the background to the way the chronicles were written. If you like this show, please remember to leave a rating on iTunes. It's the number one way you can help the show. Get show notes at Englandcast.com, and sign up for the Tudor Summit at TudorSummit.com. Thanks!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Margaret Pole led a life filled with ups and downs. Born into life as the niece of the King, she ended her life almost 70 years later at the hands of an inexperienced executioner, thanks to Henry VIII. In between her life had ups and downs, and is one of the more eventful stories of Tudor England. Learn more at englandcast.com. If you like this show, please remember you can help us out by leaving a review on iTunes, and telling your friends to listen! Thanks!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.