Not Just the Tudors
History HitProfessor 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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 570 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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How did the son of an executed traitor rise to become the power behind young Edward VI? Was John Dudley a visionary patriot saving England from crisis or a ruthless opportunist who risked everything for ultimate power?
Following the death of Henry V... more
In 1588, mathematician Thomas Harriot mapped a doomed colony and drafted the playbook for English empire. But did Indigenous culture reshape Shakespeare's England just as profoundly?
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Lauren Working to exp... more
How did a favourite of Elizabeth I go from royal darling to executed traitor?
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Alex Gajda and Dr. Will Tosh to explore the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, one of the ... more
Why did the Dutch Republic risk everything to launch one of the boldest seaborne invasions in English history and overthrow King James II? Why did England’s defences collapse so quickly? How close did the operation come to disaster?
In 1688, William... more
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I love this podcast. Ignore some of these weird reviews.
Apple Podcasts5LetItSnow0912
United Kingdom2 months ago - Beware Casual Racism
I alert listeners to the gratuitous reference to "white men" in episode 528 by the host's guest. Surprised and disappointed that no prior warning given.
Apple Podcasts1Great podcast spoiledUnited Kingdom2 months ago - The Gold Standard for Tudor History
A top-tier production with brilliant curation. Every episode feels like an accessible, entertaining master class. This podcast completely transformed my casual interest in the Tudors into a deep, lasting curiosity.
Apple Podcasts5NYC G-ma
United States2 months ago - Some inaccuracies
Just listening to the episode about the great plague.
Bubonic plague is NOT contagious. It’s spread via infected fleas. Obviously they didn’t know that back then, but you won’t catch it by touching the infected person.
It’s a major inaccuracy and as it’s still around, it’s important to make this point.
It’s not like a haemorrhagic disease like Ebola, Marburg or Lassa. You could catch that by touching the infected person.
The word quarantine derives from the Italian quaranta meaning 40. It’... more
Apple Podcasts1skt9999United Kingdom3 months ago - Good, but give the preachiness a rest
The progressive hand-wringing and self-flagellation over “Reconquista” possibly being a “problematic” term and crowbarring a very 21st Century right-on rant about mUh pAtRiArcHy and perimenopause into a discussion about witchcraft just grate.
Apple Podcasts3P. S. DoffUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #40 | United States/History |
Spotify | #18 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #140 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Canada/History |
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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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Recent guests on Not Just the Tudors include:
1. Lauren Working
2. Dr. Alex Gajda
3. Arthur de Weduwen
4. Rebecca Rideal
5. Joanne Paul
6. Andy Wood
7. Nicola Tallis
8. Sarah Easterby-Smith
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