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Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

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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Episode 042: Tudor Times on Margaret Beaufort Feb 24, 2016

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Melita Thomas, co founder of Tudor Times, talks about Margaret Beaufort. Learn more about Henry VII's mother at http://tudortimes.co.uk/person-of-the-month/margaret-beaufort or learn more about the Renaissance English History Podacst at http://www.englandcast.com. Get in touch with the Renaissance English History Podcast on facebook - facebook.com/englandcast or tweet me @teysko or text the listener feedback line at 801 6TEYSKO to give me show ideas or just say general nice things.

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Re-Post - Benjamin Redding and Boats Feb 15, 2016

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Hey everyone - I'm reposting this because I realized the audio was way off for the last version. So so so many apologies. This episode I talk with Benjamin Redding, a PhD candidate who is an expert in the rise of the Tudor Navy. We talk about grappling, boat construction, maritime exploration and lots of other fun stuff. Learn more about Benjamin at http://www.englandcast.com in the show notes. Let me know on twitter (@teysko) what you think about this show! Or text the listener feedback line at 1 801 6teysko. Thanks!

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Episode 040: The Armada Part 2 - The Battle! Jan 28, 2016

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An overview of the actual battles that took place during those two weeks in the summer of 1588 where Spain was successfully driven from English waters. There are extensive show notes at http://www.englandcast.com! You can also like us on facebook - facebook.com/englandcast. You can contact me - @teysko or +1(801) 6teysko. If you like the show, please remember to rate it in whatever service you use to listen. Thank you!

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Episode 039: The Armada Part 1 - Foreign Policy Jan 12, 2016

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The tensions within England, and with Spain, that led Philip to think it would be a good idea to launch a huge invasion force to overthrow England. Show notes at http://www.englandcast.com. Like the show on facebook to get regular updates - facebook.com/englandcast. Get in touch on twitter - @teysko - or by texting the listener feedback line - 801 6TEYSKO If you like the show, please rate it in whatever service you're listening from. It helps other people decide if the show is something they'd like to check out. Thank you!!

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Episode 038: Portraits and Propaganda Dec 29, 2015

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You know that image you have of Henry VIII? Yeah, that one. The one with his wide legs, looking right at you? That was a purposeful and deliberate message that the King was sending about his strength, his virility, and the power of his dynasty. In this episode we explore Tudor portraits, what they were saying, and why. See the paintings, and more information in the show notes at http://www.englandcast.com If you like this episode, why not leave a rating or review on itunes, or whatever service you use to listen to it? Thank you! Stay in touch! Twitter: @teysko facebook.com/englandcast 801 6-TEYSKO Thanks for listening, and have a fantastic new year!

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Episode 037: Iron Industry in the Weald Dec 14, 2015

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In the 16th century a booming iron industry in the forest of the Weald of Surry, Kent, and Sussex provided cannon for Henry VIII's growing navy, as well as household goods and other products. French immigrants brought new technology and England saw the growth of the beginnings of a modern industrial revolution. --- To see the show notes go to http://www.englandcast.com. You can also enter a giveaway to win the book I used in my research! --- If you like the podcast, please rate it in iTunes, Stitcher, or whatever service you use. Thank you! You can also follow the podcast on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/englandcast

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Episode 036.5: MiniCast - Three Tudor Poets Dec 05, 2015

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Next week I'll still be doing a full episode on the iron industry and economy of the Weald, but decided to try switching up the format a bit by adding in this minicast on Three Tudor Poets: Thomas Wyatt, Henry Howard, and Philip Sidney. Abbreviated show notes are on the site under the MiniCasts Show Notes section - http://www.englandcast.com Also, go there to enter the giveaway for the CD and DVD courtesy of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge which is on this week. Get in touch with me and leave feedback in the following ways: tweet: @teysko Listener Feedback Line: 801 6TEYSKO Web: http://www.englandcast.com If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your listening aggregator of choice to help others find it and decide if they want to listen as well. Thanks! Thank you for listening - hope you're having a fantastic Advent season.

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Episode 036: Henry VIII and the Tudor Navy Nov 27, 2015

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Henry VIII is remembered as the Founder of the Royal Navy - he built up the navy from only about 5 ships when he became King, to over 50 great warships when he died, also founding an official arm of his administration to handle all of the work involved with keeping it supplied. This episode talks about how that happened. To get the show notes and sign up for the newsletter, go to http://www.englandcast.com You can now call or text the Listener Feedback line at 801 6-TEYSKO or 801 683-9756. If you like this podcast, please remember to rate it in your listening service of choice. You can also always contact me through the facebook page or on the website. http://www.facebook.com/englandcast or englandcast.com Also, if you want to come along on our trip to England this Spring, check out http://www.bigworld.com for more info. Happy Advent Season everyone. Hope my American listeners are having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

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Episode 035: Fashion, Clothing & Sumptuary Laws Nov 13, 2015

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Special thanks to Lindsay for the text suggesting this episode on fashion, clothing & sumptuary laws in Tudor and Elizabethan England. Show notes are at http://www.englandcast.com/show-notes/ You can now call or text the Listener Feedback line at 801 6-TEYSKO or 801 683-9756. If you like this podcast, please remember to rate it in your listening service of choice. You can also always contact me through the facebook page or on the website. http://www.facebook.com/englandcast or englandcast.com Clothing was incredibly important in the 16th century because, at a time when the middle class was rising and upward mobility was available for the first time, your clothing could show who you were, how wealthy you were, what class you were, and all sorts of other things about you. This episode looks at both the perfectly normal (woolen undergarments) and the bizarre (bejeweled furs). Also, if you want to come along on our trip to England this Spring, check out http://www.bigworld.com for more info. Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving to my American friends out there.

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Episode 034: Witches and Witchcraft Oct 29, 2015

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In keeping with the Halloween ghouley scary theme, Brittany from History, Bitches and I teamed up again to create a second Halloween themed episode on Witches and Witchcraft. A history of witchcraft scares and trials, as well as profiling some of the earliest witchcraft trials. To learn more go to http://www.englandcast.com. My Tudor Minute (3x/week) is on youtube - so you can subscribe.http://www.youtube.com/hteysko Follow my blog at http://www.kuratory.com! It's totally interesting :) Like the Renaissance English History Podcast on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/englandcast Thanks so much for listening and I hope you have a safe and happy, and not toooo scary, Halloween.

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