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Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Heather Teysko
Tudor England
Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
Anne Boleyn
England
Mary I
Edward VI
Tudor Dynasty
Catherine Of Aragon
Mary Queen Of Scots
Tower Of London
Protestant Reformation
London
Lady Jane Grey
Mary, Queen Of Scots
Tudors
Tudor History
Thomas Cromwell
Mary Tudor
Tudor Court

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.

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Latest Episodes

Join me for Taste of TudorCon, a free online preview of this year's conference, on August 29th:

tudorcon.englandcast.com/tasteoftudorcon2026/

A skilled craftsman in early Tudor London earned sixpence for a day's work. I've been staring at t... more

I just watched Nolan's Odyssey and went down a rabbit hole: did the Tudors even know this story? Turns out, not the way you'd think.

For most of the dynasty, England's version of the Trojan War came from a completely different, largely invented medi... more

I got on a Zoom call with two Blue Badge guides from Context Travel, and by the end of it I had a list of about a dozen places in London I've never been and now desperately need to see.

Sean spent almost 30 years in financial services before decidin... more

So I recently went to England to sleep in historic places. This is the first episode of a mini series I'm calling Heather Stays in Olde Inns, because England is full of medieval places to stay, and I wanted to stay in them. First stop: The Mermaid I... more

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Recent Guests

Judith Blinko
Proprietor of The Mermaid Inn in Rye
The Mermaid Inn Rye
Episode: I Stayed in a 600-Year-Old Inn Full of Secret Smuggling Tunnels
Tracy Borman
Tudor historian, Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: Tracy Borman Makes Me Rethink EVERYTHING About the Boleyns
James Bolton
Writer, producer, and host of the Queens of England Podcast
Queens of England Podcast
Episode: The Mistress Who Almost Made Henry VIII's Bastard Son His Heir
Melita Thomas
Co-founder and editor of Tudor Times
Tudor Times
Episode: The Secret That Changes Everything We Thought About "Bloody Mary"
Roland Hui
Art historian specializing in Tudor portraiture and author
Concordia University alumnus; writer for Renaissance Magazine and Tudor Life Magazine
Episode: How Do We Actually Know What Anne Boleyn Looked Like? Art Historian Roland Hui Breaks It Down (Tudor Summit Throwback)
Leroy Hopkins
Professor of African American history
Episode: The Black Tudors History Forgot
Ryan George
Hi, I'm Ryan George, host of the Portable Hole Podcast
Portable Hole Podcast
Episode: How Tudor People Actually Got Their News (It Was Chaotic)
Jonathan Thomas
Founder of Anglotopia, a website and community for Anglophiles.
Anglotopia
Episode: Why Americans Fall in Love with Britain with Jonathan Thomas of Anglotopia
Victoria Thompson
A speaker known for her expertise in Tudor history and folklore.
TudorCon 2024
Episode: [YouTube Drop] 👻 Haunted East Anglia

Host

Heather Tesco
Host of Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 863 ratings
  • Brilliant Podcast

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Trueman
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Too awesome

    I stumbled across this podcast a couple of years ago. I am still addicted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tldrgr
    United States3 months ago
  • The Vaux family

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samisenistories
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Sadistic psychopath

    Richard Topcliffe

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bybuck
    United States9 months ago
  • Well done

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SONFLOWER_TX
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and topics are frequently described as well-chosen and informative, offering deep dives beyond surface-level facts.
Listeners praise rigorous research and engaging storytelling, with many noting the host's ability to make Tudor history feel accessible.
Some feedback calls out production moments (e.g., audio pauses or production quirks) but overall praise the show's factual depth and narrative clarity.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tracy Borman Makes Me Rethink EVERYTHING About the Boleyns
Q: What made you as a historian want to write a novel about Anne Boleyn and her story and the Boleyn family?
I wanted to fill gaps left by the sources by inhabiting Anne's world and her family, using fiction to explore questions I've been seeking answers to for years while staying true to core historical details.
How Do We Actually Know What Anne Boleyn Looked Like? Art Historian Roland Hui Breaks It Down (Tudor Summit Throwback)
Q: What is notable about the Knit Haul Portrait and its disputed identity?
The Knit Haul Portrait is unusual and often labeled as Anne Boleyn due to an AB brooch, but it might depict Jane Seymour or be a reworked image with added initials, illustrating how reidentifications can mislead attribution.
How Do We Actually Know What Anne Boleyn Looked Like? Art Historian Roland Hui Breaks It Down (Tudor Summit Throwback)
Q: How do provenance and inventory details help in identifying sitters in Tudor portraits?
Provenance—ownership history—and jewelry inventories that match sitter-specific items (like crown brooches or a particular necklace) are crucial clues that support or challenge a given attribution, especially when the physical portrait's date is uncertain.
How Do We Actually Know What Anne Boleyn Looked Like? Art Historian Roland Hui Breaks It Down (Tudor Summit Throwback)
Q: Can you tell us why the bee necklace portrait is considered iconic, and what problems exist with its attribution?
The bee necklace is widely reproduced and associated with Anne Boleyn, yet most versions were produced after her lifetime, often during Elizabethan or Jacobean times, which raises doubts about whether any of the surviving images are truly an accurate likeness of Anne.
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Q: What were the conditions under which the Jamestown brides arrived?
They were not simply mail-order brides, but many were entrepreneurs looking to improve their lives under the Law of Coverture.

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A history-focused show exploring Tudor England through well-researched storytelling, expert interviews, and narrative what-ifs. Episodes mix deep dives on monarchs, institutions, art, and social policy with accessible context and occasional cross-promotions for related events. Noteworthy is the host's strong storytelling approach, a preference for primary-source framing, and a steady stream of guest historians and researchers that deepen the period's nuance. Potential listeners include history buffs who enjoy detailed context, Tudor-era enthusiasts, and those curious about how politics, culture, and daily life intersect in 16th-century England.

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