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Not Just the Tudors

History Hit
Henry VIII
Renaissance
Anne Boleyn
Elizabeth I
Reformation
Witchcraft
English Civil War
Protestantism
Tudor England
Shakespeare
Catholic Church
James II
Martin Luther
Oliver Cromwell
Mughal Empire
Habsburg Dynasty
Plague
Fairies
Witch Trials
French Revolution

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors.

Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history, new releases every Wednesday and Sunday.

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Latest Episodes

Could an ancient Persian drama have stopped Mary, Queen of Scots from being executed?

When Queen Elizabeth I faced an agonising dilemma over her captive cousin, a performance about Cyrus the Great offered her a provocative lesson: executing an anoin... more

From Thomas Cromwell's rise under Henry VIII to Oliver Cromwell’s rule as Lord Protector, how did the faith, ambition, and power of one family shape the course of British history?

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr Miranda Malins to unravel... more

Is Gulliver’s Travels just a whimsical children’s adventure story, or is it a scathing satire designed to expose political hypocrisy?

From suppressed Irish resistance allegories to biting parodies of Whig corruption, Enlightenment science, and moral... more

What if the fairy tales you grew up with were never meant for children at all?

Long before these stories were transformed into family-friendly animated films, they were forged in the gritty reality of Renaissance Italy and later weaponized by rebell... more

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Miranda Malins
Historian and author of The House of Cromwell
Episode: Thomas, Oliver and the Cromwell Dynasty
David Womersley
Professor of English Literature and editor of the Cambridge 300th anniversary edition of Gulliver's Travels.
University of Oxford
Episode: Gulliver's Travels
Jack Zipes
Professor emeritus and scholar of fairy tales and folklore
University of Minnesota
Episode: Dark Origins of Fairy Tales
Dr. Andrew Johnston
Historian and author of King's Secretary William Paget in the Last Years of the Reign of Henry VIII
Yale University Press
Episode: How to Survive Henry VIII
William Pettigrew
Prize-winning historian, Professor of History at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Britain's Slave Traders
Lauren Working
Award-winning historian and author
University of York
Episode: How the Americas Transformed Tudor England
Dr. Will Tosh
Director of Education at Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
Episode: Earl of Essex: Rise & Fall of Elizabeth I's Favourite
Dr. Alex Gajda
Fellow and associate professor of Early Modern History at Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College, Oxford
Episode: Earl of Essex: Rise & Fall of Elizabeth I's Favourite
Arthur de Weduwen
Author of The Last Invasion of England, 1688, and The Dutch Armada
University of St Andrews
Episode: Dutch Armada: The Last Invasion of England

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Suzannah Lipscomb
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 8.3k ratings
  • Sir Thomas More

    I only occasionally listen to this podcast but hit by chance on a superb episode with expert guest Professor Tom Betteridge offering a much-needed complex, nuanced view of Sir Thomas More. He moves beyond the image of both the liberal saint painted by Robert Bolt in A Man for all Seasons and the hair-shirted Protestant-burning fanatic of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall. (I have studied the first and read the second, and have seen the screen adaptations). Genuinely very enlightening for me as I’m re-r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shabanah Fazal
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • English slave trade.

    Thank you for showing how White people of Europe are literally the largest terrorists to ever circumnavigate the globe. Sincerely, a Native American

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cerebralmind
    United States15 days ago
  • Boring woke history

    I tuned in for an interesting listen about the intersection of English Tudor and the new world. Instead, I got preachy, woke commentary about the “colonial project” and white people did wrong, blah blah blah. So bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    oteezy03
    United States25 days ago
  • Lecture narration

    Solid content but boring because the narration sounds like a lecture from class.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AvyLuna72
    United States25 days ago
  • So Good

    I want to work for this podcast! Enjoy the deep dives. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J2HO
    United Statesa month ago

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Audience notes high production quality and strong scholarly guests.
Some reviews mention strong opinions by guests and occasional variance in guest presentation.
Listeners appreciate accessible yet rigorous history that connects academic detail to broader narratives.

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#17
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#148
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#16
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#26
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#29
Australia/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dark Origins of Fairy Tales
Q: What was Perrault trying to say with this grim finale? What should we read into that?
Zipes interprets the ending as a warning to girls and young women about the danger of sexual violence, while noting that Perrault's accompanying poem blames girls who fail to take precautions.
Dark Origins of Fairy Tales
Q: What is a fairy tale? What distinguishes it from another type of story or folklore?
Zipes says the definition varies across societies, and that “wonder tale” is a useful general term for stories emphasizing imagination or magic.
Thomas, Oliver and the Cromwell Dynasty
Q: Can you tell me a bit more about how Oliver Cromwell's religious beliefs affected his political decisions and his leadership style?
Malins says Cromwell's personal Protestant faith shaped his Civil War leadership and politics. He sought godly reform alongside political stability and supported liberty of conscience, while remaining wary of appearing hypocritical or overly powerful.
Gulliver's Travels
Q: When it came to publication, was it risky to publish Gulliver's Travels?
Womersley says publication was dangerous because the book satirized powerful political figures. Swift concealed his authorship through scribes, separate manuscript copies, and a covert delivery to the printer, while some passages were withheld or altered.
Thomas, Oliver and the Cromwell Dynasty
Q: What are the origins of the Cromwell family?
Malins says Thomas Cromwell's ancestors may have come from Ireland, while his father Walter was a merchant who owned a brewhouse and land around Putney and Wimbledon.

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What is Not Just the Tudors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Episodes frequently center on deep dives into early modern and Tudor-era history, blending scholarly analysis with primary sources, diaries, and archival context. Topics span from Renaissance art and biography (Cellini, Cecils, Bess of Hardwick) to the French Revolution, Star Chamber justice, and the private lives behind major historical events (diaries from the Revolution, Elizabeth I's letters). Notable strengths include high-caliber guest experts, rigorous archival grounding, and a knack for turning complex history into accessible storytelling that connects past events to broader cultural and political themes. The show's format likely appeals to listeners who value well-sourced, nuanced debates and rich historical narratives, with a stea... more

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2. David Womersley
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4. Dr. Andrew Johnston
5. William Pettigrew
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7. Dr. Will Tosh
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