
Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this weekly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 628 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

I'm in the UK this week, so I dug into the archive and found this gem from way back when approximately six people were watching my channel. It's an interview with Melita Thomas of Tudor Times about her book The King's Pearl, and honestly, it wrecked ... more
This is a throwback from the very first Tudor Summit back in 2017, the little online conference that eventually grew into TudorCon. I'm digging through the archives while I'm traveling in the UK, and I found this one with art historian Roland Hui, an... more
In 1547, Parliament passed a law saying that if you refused to work, even for nothing but food, you could be branded and handed over as a slave for two years. Your children could be taken.
They repealed it in two years. Not because anyone softened t... more
A woman is found at the bottom of a staircase in 1560. And the one person who benefits most from it is the Queen of England.
This week I'm digging into one of the wildest what-ifs in Tudor history. Amy Robsart, wife of Robert Dudley, dies suddenly a... more
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I love this podcast I’m obsessed with the tudors have been since school (which was 45 years ago lol) so I love anything Tudor related - what I love most about this podcast is the research: particularly into the people who worked behind the scenes ; my favourite ones are the “What if” episodes I find them fascinating and lastly I love how Heather pulls everything together on podcast and she’s so easy to listen too!
I stumbled across this podcast a couple of years ago. I am still addicted.
Fantastic, informative show!
I am a direct descendant of the Vaux family through my maternal family. Catherine Parr also comes up via our Ancestry forum.
So exciting!
I adore history… Also it was great to see a Pannezzone
from Piedmont being there, as centuries later, my own mother married a man from Lombardy…my papa!
Richard Topcliffe
I’ve listened to podcasts since they first came out. Anytime there is more than 1 speaker (eg a show host & a show guest) it’s always risky due to banter & interpersonal dynamics. Heather is the main speaker with an occasional guest. Always Heather is on topic & always the history is presented in a context that is relatable. I ordered the 2026 planner & can’t wait to see it. Her level of professionalism exceeds other podcasts & I for one greatly appreciate Heather staying on topic & presenting s... more
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A deep-dive history show that explores 16th-century England through Tudor-era politics, religion, and daily life, often using provocative what-if scenarios and tightly researched narratives. Episodes frequently center on monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the Reformation, court intrigue, and social history—from public health to propaganda—delivering richly sourced storytelling with a strong emphasis on context, motives, and lasting legacies. Noteworthy is the host's narrative focus and willingness to blend archival details with accessible, entertaining storytelling, which makes complex history feel vivid and relevant to modern listeners.
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