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The Tudor Chest Podcast

Adam Pennington
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Tudor History
Elizabeth I
Tudor Dynasty
Mary, Queen Of Scots
Queen Mary I
Wars Of the Roses
Lady Jane Grey
Plantagenets
Tudor England
Elizabeth Woodville
Jane Seymour
Richard III
Henry VII
Queen Elizabeth I
Margaret Beaufort
Catherine Of Aragon
Hampton Court Palace
Simply Tudor Tours

The Tudor Chest Podcast is a brand new podcast series from the popular Instagram and blog - The Tudor Chest. Episodes will feature historian and author, Adam Pennington, creator of the Tudor Chest Platform, as well as guest appearances by notable historians and fellow authors. Episodes will be released weekly, with a focus not solely on Tudor history, but also the Plantagenets and current royal fa... more

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Latest Episodes

What was life really like for women in the Middle Ages? From princesses and queens, to noblewomen all the way down to peasants, their lives were shaped by work, family, faith, law and the communities around them. But how much do we actually know abou... more

What if Henry VIII’s two most famous wives had put aside their differences and joined forces against the man who destroyed both their lives? Imagine Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn — two women who, in real life, became bitter rivals — forming the... more

Among Henry VIII’s many significant ministers and members of his inner circle, William Paget is woefully overlooked. In many ways the successor to Thomas Cromwell, he was instrumental in defining the last years of King Henry VIII’s life, playing a fu... more

What if almost everything we think we know about Jane Seymour is far from true? In her fascinating new book, Jane Seymour: Patronage, Material Culture and Image Making, Dr Elizabeth Norton takes a fresh look at the woman behind the familiar portrait ... more

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Jillian Laine
Author of Henry Tudor Must Die
Author, Tudor fiction author
Episode: 'Henry Tudor Must Die' - A Discussion with Author Jillian Laine
Andrew Johnston
Historian and author
Author of The King's Secretary, William Paget and the Last Years of the Reign of Henry VIII
Episode: The Kings Secretary, William Paget, with Dr Andrew Johnston
Elizabeth Norton
Historian and author of Jane Seymour, Patronage, Material Culture and Image Crafting
Author, Historian
Episode: Jane Seymour, Patronage, Material Culture and Image Making with Dr Elizabeth Norton
Amy McElroy
Historian and author of Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance Europe's Greatest Mind
Author, Historian
Episode: The Life of Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance Europe's Greatest Mind with Amy McElroy
Matt Lewis
Historian, author and broadcaster, on the Anarchy
Historian/Author/Broadcaster
Episode: The Anarchy, England's First Civil War with Matt Lewis
Kate Giles
Professor
University-related archaeology/Tudor研究
Episode: Margaret Tudor’s royal progress of 1503 with Dr Sarah Morris
Linda Porto
Biographer of Margaret Tudor
Author
Episode: Margaret Tudor’s royal progress of 1503 with Dr Sarah Morris
Chris Close
Chairman of Local History Society
Local History Society
Episode: Margaret Tudor’s royal progress of 1503 with Dr Sarah Morris
Rachel Delman
Architecture historian
University of York
Episode: Margaret Tudor’s royal progress of 1503 with Dr Sarah Morris

Host

Adam Pennington
Historian and host, creator of Tudor Chest Platform on Tudor history and related tours.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 512 ratings
  • Desperately needs a professional audio editor

    I LOVE the topics on this podcast. I love the host, I love the guests. But so many episodes are unlistenable due to audio issues. Frequently, it plays a couple seconds, then replays that bit, then the next couple seconds, then it replays that bit, and so on. Some only do this in the first minute and the rest in the episode is OK, others it continues well into the episode. I have probably skipped a good 10-15 episodes due to this issue. (I wish I could blame Apple Podcasts for the issue, but I ha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Polianitsa
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love

    This is a really great podcast - interesting guests, topics, and a very engaging host.

    If you enjoy others shows like “Talking Tudors” and “Not Just The Tudors”, you will love this.

    ONE DOWNSIDE (and why I’m marking 4 stars for an otherwise 5-star pod) is that 50% of the show is behind a paywall. These aren’t just “bonus” Patreon episodes, or “early release for subscribers” episodes— you literally can’t listen to HALF of all the episodes unless you pay. That really sucks. I’ve never seen a pod... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LizKitty2468
    Canada7 months ago
  • Enjoyable and informative!

    I’m enjoying this podcast very much - the host is knowledgable and enthusiastic and really loves this period! Interesting guests and they often cover topics I don’t know much about. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i'manne
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Fabulous and Top Drawer podcast!

    Thank for wonderfully researched, written and delivered storytelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fezziwig's Ball
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love British history

    I’ve listen to a lot of podcasts and this is basically my favorite one I think I’m gonna subscribe❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eddree
    United Statesa year ago

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Many praise engaging dialogue and host preparation; some note audio quality issues.
Fans appreciate the depth and rigor of scholarly guests and topics.
Listeners value the mix of biography, politics, and media critique in Tudor history.

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#249
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#138
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#131
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#88
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#141
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#150
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'Henry Tudor Must Die' - A Discussion with Author Jillian Laine
Q: Why frame the story through Marguerite d'Angoulême as the narrator?
Laine chose Marguerite because of her trailblazing role and potential to pull strings behind the scenes, offering a French perspective on English nobility while providing witty, snarky footnotes to keep the fiction engaging.
The Life of Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance Europe's Greatest Mind with Amy McElroy
Q: What is a lesser-known aspect of Erasmus that readers should know?
His early life and friendships, especially with women in his circle and his surprising affinity for figures like Catherine of Aragon, show a more complex personal network beyond the famous male scholars, which shaped his approach to knowledge and diplomacy.
The Life of Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance Europe's Greatest Mind with Amy McElroy
Q: How did Erasmus view the Protestant Reformation and where did he stand?
He remained in the middle, advocating reform within the Church without joining Luther's movement, urging education and redistribution of wealth as core reforms, and eventually engaging in a debated exchange with Henry VIII to sharpen the discussion.
The Life of Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance Europe's Greatest Mind with Amy McElroy
Q: What was it about Erasmus that made you want to write this book?
McElroy explains that Erasmus's pervasive influence—through education theory, religious writings, and classical scholarship—made him a central yet often overlooked figure whose life reveals the practical mechanics of Renaissance learning, from patronage to correspondence.
Margaret Tudor’s royal progress of 1503 with Dr Sarah Morris
Q: What are you most excited about for participants on this tour?
The chance to experience these progressive journeys firsthand, with expert-led storytelling, access to historic spaces, and immersive activities like private ghost tours, which transform ruins and palaces into living history.

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This show consistently explores Tudor history with a scholarly yet accessible lens, featuring in-depth conversations about royal politics, dynasty dynamics, and influential women of the period. Episodes often blend biographical detail with broader context, from Paget and court governance to Jane Seymour's patronage, portraiture, and transatlantic exchange, while occasionally venturing into earlier medieval power figures and modern interpretations of the era. A standout is the combination of rigorous scholarly guests, site-specific tours, and critical media analysis, which helps listeners separate fact from fiction in popular Tudor storytelling and often links historical insight to experiential learning through tours and events.

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1. Tudors Dynasty & Beyond
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3. British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics
4. Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
5. Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

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Recent guests on The Tudor Chest Podcast include:

1. Jillian Laine
2. Andrew Johnston
3. Elizabeth Norton
4. Amy McElroy
5. Matt Lewis
6. Kate Giles
7. Linda Porto
8. Chris Close

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