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Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger
Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn
Elizabeth I
Tudor Dynasty
Tudor England
Tudor Court
Tudor History
Catherine Of Aragon
Mary, Queen Of Scots
Wars Of the Roses
Tudor Era
Mary Queen Of Scots
Hever Castle
Catherine Howard
Anne Of Cleves
Henry VII
Hans Holbein
Elizabeth Woodville
Pendle Witch Trials
Feminism

Established in 2018, Talking Tudors is one of the longest-running and most popular independent interview podcasts about the Tudor era. It boasts an international listenership and has been downloaded in excess of 4 million times. In each episode, creator and host Natalie Grueninger speaks with esteemed historians and other experts about a wide range of subjects associated with Tudor England. Listen... more

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Historian and novelist Sarah Dunant joins Natalie Grueninger to explore the life and legacy of Isabella d'Este. Among other things, they discuss her upbringing in Ferrara, marriage into Mantua, patronage of the arts, signature fashion statements, and... more

In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews Susan Millard, rare books curator at the University of Melbourne, about the library’s recent acquisition of a 1494 edition of the Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of Witches).

They explore the book’s author H... more

Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Harry Spillane about the life, exile, and execution of William Tyndale, focusing on his groundbreaking translation of the New Testament and the challenges he faced from church and state.

The episode covers Tynd... more

Dr Megan J. Hall joins Talking Tudors to explore women's literacy and education in medieval England, tracing how reading and writing shifted from church-centred training to household and aristocratic learning between 1100–1300 and beyond.

They discu... more

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Susan Millard
University of Melbourne rare books curator
University of Melbourne
Episode: Episode 363 - The Malleus Maleficarum: Inside a Medieval Witch-Hunting Manual with Susan Millard
Dr. Harry Spillane
Historian of the English Reformation with a focus on the Bible, printing and the book
University of Cambridge (and related institutions)
Episode: Episode 362 - William Tyndale & the English Bible with Dr Harry Spillane
Megan J. Hall
Dr. Megan J. Hall, scholar of medieval women's literacy and education
University-affiliated researcher (Medieval studies)
Episode: Episode 361 - Women's Literacy & Education in the Middle Ages with Dr Megan J. Hall
Elizabeth Norton
London-based historian who writes on queenship and the Tudor period
Author of Jane Seymour, Patronage, Material Culture and Image Crafting
Episode: Episode 359 - Rethinking Jane Seymour: The Woman Behind the Myths with Dr Elizabeth Norton
Rosemary Griggs
Retired civil servant and historian; author of Queen Elizabeth I's governess, the real Kat Ashley
Rosemary Griggs (Author)
Episode: Episode 358 - The Real 'Kat Ashley': Elizabeth I's Governess with Rosemary Griggs
Ebrahim Joseph
Historian of early modern Britain, researcher on perceptions of Persia in Elizabethan England
Magdalen College, Oxford
Episode: Episode 357 - How Ancient Persia Shaped Elizabethan Politics with Ebrahim Joseph
Lauren Working
Lecturer in Early Modern Studies at the University of York
University of York
Episode: Episode 356 - How the Americas Shaped Tudor England with Dr Lauren Working
David Grummitt
Historian, Open University; expert on the Wars of the Roses
Open University
Episode: Episode 355 - Rethinking the Battle of Wakefield with Dr David Grummitt
Catherine Williams
Master's student in Early Modern Studies at University College London; expert on Tudor poetry
University College London
Episode: Episode 354 - Tudor Poetry with Catherine Williams

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Natalie Grueninger
Host of Talking Tudors

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • All good things !

    One of my favorite podcasts out there. So much great information, history, story telling and of course all things Tudor !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stavn77
    United Statesa month ago
  • Perspectives

    This podcast challenges convention and the so called accepted narratives. Taking existing and broader sources the researchers undertake deeper dives into these and in particular start to knock down and daring to explain the embedded blinkered ‘male’ spin doctors. Thought provoking at the same time enticing the listener to trigger their own curiosity. This opens genuine enquiry that can only benefit a true debate about history that AI algorithms so easily fall short of . Well done for staying hu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    piwakawakaguy
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Always Spot On

    Natalie never misses.. content is engaging & covers a wide range of topics throughout the period.. guests are always wonderful & she’s got a way of keeping even the slightest hesitation on course; incredible interviewing, no notes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goinbrazie
    United States4 months ago
  • Queen Anne Boleyn's Imprisonment Through the Eyes of William Kingston

    I thoroughly enjoy your podcasts! Especially this one with you and Dr. Owen Emerson. Beautifully detailed, excellent comments, and reading truths from Kingston‘s letters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nana-Mimi56
    United States5 months ago
  • Anne in the Tower

    One of my favourite episodes - I had no idea that so much correspondence existed from the time she was imprisoned. How she showed concern for her mother and brother really brought it home what an awful situation everyone was in. And as for Uncle Norfolk… I too had a low opinion of him but this just confirmed it .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gossamerb
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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The show is accessible yet rigorous, with strong archival grounding.
Guests are consistently engaging and bring deep expertise.
Some criticism mentions vocal fry and pacing in a few episodes.
Fans appreciate practical reading lists and episode recaps.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing skill and the breadth of guests.

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#141
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#92
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#248
Canada/History
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#78
Australia/History
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#117
Ireland/History
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#142
New Zealand/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 363 - The Malleus Maleficarum: Inside a Medieval Witch-Hunting Manual with Susan Millard
Q: What does the book actually look like and what condition is it in?
The edition discussed is an incunable from around 1494 printed by Anton Koberger, with a pigskin binding, blind-tooled, and brass clasps. It has marginalia and provenance from a Carthusian monastery, and remains in surprisingly good condition for its age, with careful preservation allowing it to be used in teaching.
Episode 363 - The Malleus Maleficarum: Inside a Medieval Witch-Hunting Manual with Susan Millard
Q: So very exciting. Can you describe the book for us and tell us a little bit about who wrote it and why?
The Malleus Maleficarum was written by Heinrich Kramer, a German Dominican inquisitor. The book functions as a guide for prosecuting witches, detailing procedures, interrogation methods, and even torture, with strong elements of misogyny and fear of strong-willed women. Its papal backing by Innocent VIII helped legitimize witch prosecutions.
Episode 362 - William Tyndale & the English Bible with Dr Harry Spillane
Q: Why did Tyndale decide to translate the Bible into English, and what were the main obstacles?
He aimed to make scripture accessible to the common people, challenging Latin-only access and opposing church authorities who controlled translations; major obstacles included bans on English Bibles, need for papal/clerical permission, and political-religious opposition from figures like Bishop Tumstall and Cuthbert Tunstall.
Episode 361 - Women's Literacy & Education in the Middle Ages with Dr Megan J. Hall
Q: What has your research taught you about the intellectual lives of women in this period?
Hall notes a rich, expansive intellectual contribution by women, including manuscript work, composition, and scholarship, and cautions against assuming male authorship without evidence.
Episode 361 - Women's Literacy & Education in the Middle Ages with Dr Megan J. Hall
Q: Could you tell us about some of the educational settings for girls and women in the period?
The discussion covers co-education in some settings, nunneries as centers of learning, household-based education, and how resources and family choices affected women's curricula.

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This show features in-depth conversations with leading historians and researchers focused on Tudor England, its politics, culture, and wider Atlantic world connections. Episodes often unpack archival sources, challenging traditional narratives and offering fresh, evidence-based perspectives on figures like Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, and Elizabeth I, as well as topics ranging from medieval manuscript culture to early modern global entanglements. A standout trait is the host's ability to draw out nuanced scholarly insights through accessible dialogue, often connecting material culture, finance, and diplomacy to broader historical themes. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis balanced with engaging storytelling and practical recommendations for... more

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1. Susan Millard
2. Dr. Harry Spillane
3. Megan J. Hall
4. Elizabeth Norton
5. Rosemary Griggs
6. Ebrahim Joseph
7. Lauren Working
8. David Grummitt

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