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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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Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Rosemary Griggs about her new biography, 'Queen Elizabeth I's Governess: The Real Kat Ashley', which reexamines the life of Katherine Champanowne (Kat Ashley) and restores her place at the centre of Eliza... more

Host Natalie Grueninger interviews historian Ebrahim Joseph about the surprising influence of ancient Persia, especially Cyrus the Great, on Elizabethan England. They explore classical and biblical sources, princely education, political advice, court... more

Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Lauren Working about her book 'A Golden World' and how voyages to the Americas reshaped 16th‑century England. The episode traces Atlantic influences on London life, art, fashion and trade through objects and peo... more

Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr David Grummitt about the December 1460 events commonly called the Battle of Wakefield. Dr Grummitt argues the episode was a small ambush and murder of Richard, Duke of York and his son rather than a large pitche... more

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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
Dr. Ashley Douglas
Scottish historian, translator, and author specializing in LGBT history and Scots language
Author of With My Own Hand, The Secret Life of Marie Maitland
Episode: Episode 353 - Marie Maitland: Scotland's 16th‑Century Sappho with Dr Ashley Douglas
Valerie Schutte
Historian and author focusing on Royal Tudor Women and queenship
Independent scholar / author
Episode: Episode 351 - Rethinking Anne of Cleves with Dr Valerie Schutte
Cait Murphy-Hurrell
PhD candidate at Trinity College Dublin; researching villainous female figures in The Faerie Queene
Trinity College Dublin (PhD candidate)
Episode: Episode 350 - Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene' with Cait Murphy-Hurrell
Amy McElroy
Tudor historian and author
Independent historian and author
Episode: Episode 349 - The Life & Works of Erasmus with Amy McElroy
Nandini Das
Professor of Early Modern English Literature and Culture, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Episode 348 - A New History of Tudor England with Professor Nandini Das

Host

Natalie Grueninger
Host of Talking Tudors

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • 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 Kingdom2 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 States2 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 States3 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • So insightful!

    Fantastic podcast filled with everything you ever wanted to know about the Tudor's.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CStarkCooper
    Australia5 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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#171
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#74
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#133
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#85
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#105
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#140
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 357 - How Ancient Persia Shaped Elizabethan Politics with Ebrahim Joseph
Q: What role does drama play in political culture during the Elizabethan era?
Drama functioned as coded political commentary, allowing courtiers and playwrights to critique or advise on state matters indirectly by presenting parallel stories and allegories that could influence royal decisions while maintaining plausible deniability.
Episode 357 - How Ancient Persia Shaped Elizabethan Politics with Ebrahim Joseph
Q: Are the Tudors familiar with ancient Persia, and how did they learn about it?
They learned through formal education that used classical and biblical sources like the Cyropedia, which was used in royal and elite education, and through biblical narratives that framed Cyrus as a model for governance.
Episode 356 - How the Americas Shaped Tudor England with Dr Lauren Working
Q: What is something you hope readers take away from your book?
That the Golden Age glittered partly because of the labor and knowledge of peoples in the Americas, and that Indigenous peoples were not marginal but central to Tudor history as reflected in sources and material culture.
Episode 356 - How the Americas Shaped Tudor England with Dr Lauren Working
Q: Could you tell us about some of the objects from the Americas that come into Tudor England and how they transformed English culture?
Pearls, emeralds, and live animals from the Americas entered English households and courts, influencing fashion, art, and scientific fascination, while Indigenous know-how underpinned the cultivation of tobacco and other practices.
Episode 356 - How the Americas Shaped Tudor England with Dr Lauren Working
Q: Can you just explain that travel book in reverse idea and unpack that a little for us?
Dr. Working explains she wants the book to unsettles readers' assumptions about Elizabethan London and to present a two-way Atlantic history where American materials and Indigenous knowledge actively shaped Tudor England.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Tudors

What is Talking Tudors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Recent guests on Talking Tudors include:

1. Ebrahim Joseph
2. Lauren Working
3. David Grummitt
4. Catherine Williams
5. Dr. Ashley Douglas
6. Valerie Schutte
7. Cait Murphy-Hurrell
8. Amy McElroy

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