Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

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Episode 121: Alison Weir on Anne of Cleves May 01, 2019

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In this episode we hear from Alison Weir (back on the show for a record fourth time!), whose new book on Anne of Cleves (Anna of Kleve) is out this month. She has some really interesting theories about Anne! She's a joy to speak with, as always.

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Episode 120: A Virtual Tour of Tudor Cambridge Apr 21, 2019

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In this episode, we'll do something a little bit different - go to Tudor Cambridge. Travel with me from King's Cross, and let's spend the day walking around the alleyways, going punting on the Cam, and headed to Evensong services! Happy Easter! Remember to check out Tudorcon.info to grab your Tudorcon tickets!

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Supplemental Spring Fund Drive Minicast: The shrine of our lady of walsingham Mar 29, 2019

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This is the spring fund drive where I ask you for money, and give you minicasts in return - you can support the show at patreon.com/englandcast. And thank you!

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Fund Drive #2: The Lottery Mar 28, 2019

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This is the Spring Fund Drive where each day I'm releasing a minicast and a reminder that you can support this show by going to Patreon.com/englandcast. Thank you so much for your support!

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Supplemental: Spring 2019 Fund Drive #1 - John Dee Mar 25, 2019

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This week I'm doing a fund drive to ask you to support the show financially by becoming a patron on Patreon. Each day we'll have a minicast as well as information on how you can support the show. It's like the spring NPR fund drive, only more Tudor-y. So support the show at patreon.com/englandcast. And thank you!

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Episode 119: The rise of credit in Tudor England Feb 28, 2019

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One of the major shifts in the economy from a medieval to an early modern world was the rise of credit. In this episode I look at the history of credit and usury laws in Europe, and how it all began to change during the 16th century. Show notes at englandcast.com

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The Tudor Summit: www.TudorSummit.com to sign up!

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Supplemental: Danièle Cybulskie talking about Christine de Pizan at the September 2 Feb 20, 2019

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This is the audio of Daniele's talk at the September Tudor Summit, talking about Christine de Pizan and medieval literature in general. The next Tudor Summit is March 2 and 3 - registration is free - check it out at TudorSummit.com!

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Episode 118: Will you be my Valentine? Feb 13, 2019

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This week, grab a mug of mead, turn up the Tallis, and let's get in the mood to talk about... the history of Valentine's Day! And also, how our Tudor friends would have celebrated. Because if you're going to celebrate the day a saint was killed by Romans, why not add some Tudor history to your candy love hearts?

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Show notes at Englandcast.com. Tudorcon info at Tudorcon.info And thanks for your listenership!

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Supplemental: Christine Hartweg at the Tudor Summit Feb 06, 2019

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Christine Hartweg, author of several books on Robert Dudley and Amy Robsart, as well as the blog All Things Robert Dudley, spoke at the Tudor Summit in September 2018. Here's the audio of her talk. Remember, the March Tudor Summit is coming up on the 2 and 3 of March. Learn more at TudorSummit.com to sign up!

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Episode 117: The Tudors in Ireland Jan 28, 2019

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When we think of the 16th century Age of Exploration and Conquest, we often forget that it wasn't just in the Americas where Exploration was happening. This is the century where Ireland was conquered, and in this episode we look at the history of the Tudors in Ireland. Remember, if you like this show, please leave a rating on iTunes. It's the number one thing you can do to support the show. Show notes for this episode, 117, are at Englandcast.com. And THANK YOU for your listenership and support!

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