Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors. Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history.
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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 twice-monthly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Husband and wife watch The Tudors. He knows nothing about the 16th century. She has been podcasting about Renaissance England since 2009. In this episode by episode guide he'll ask her questions, and they'll discuss the stories behind the drama, looking at what really happened at the Tudor court. We think it's a fun way to make the 16th century more accessible, and any excuse to see more of Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a good thing. (She wrote that part). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo ...
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Episode 252: The Spiritual Life of Katherine Parr
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Let's discuss Katherine Parr, and her spiritual influence. Tudorcon tickets: https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Armour and Castings: https://tudor.armourandcastings.com Related episodes: Pilgrimage of Grace: https://www.englandcast.com/pilgrimage-of-grace/ Rebellions Part One: https://www.englandcast.com/2016/07/episode-051-rebellions-one/ …
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Elizabeth I Slept Here: Longleat House
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Queen Elizabeth I’s travels round England - known as ‘progresses’ - were never a quick day-trip or city break. They involved scores of attendants, hundreds of carts of luggage, and lasted around 50 days each. Exactly 450 years ago, she went on one of the greatest progresses of her reign to the West Country. Among the places she stayed was Longleat …
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Omens, Signs and False Prophets
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In the autumn of 1621, hundreds of starlings were seen fighting in the sky above Cork. The following May, the city was ravaged by fire. The pleated folds of skin around the neck of a baby born in 1566 were interpreted as divine judgment on starched ruffs. And when not a single wren was seen in Cambridge in the 1620s, people expected a foreign invas…
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Catherine de' Medici, Serpent Queen
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Queen Consort of France and mother to three successive Kings, Catherine de’ Medici's legacy could have been one of intelligence, fortitude, artistic patronage and religious moderation. But instead, as with so many women in positions of power, Catherine's life and actions have been almost entirely vilified. Deemed a witch and a callous spendthrift, …
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Episode 250: Margaret of Anjou
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In this episode we'll talk about Margaret of Anjou - so much more than the She-Wolf of France! Let's dive into and talk about this remarkable woman's life. Tudorcon tickets at https://englandcast.com/tudorcononline Thank you, as ever, for your listenership! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Tragic Travels of Fynes Moryson
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In July 1596, Fynes Moryson - a Lincolnshire gentleman and travel writer - was struck down with grief when his younger brother died as they crossed the desert on their return from Jerusalem. Moryson described his journeys and devastating experiences two decades later in an account titled Itinerary, at once a personal memoir and a huge manual of tra…
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This Week in YouTube August 25:
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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Going Back to School like a Tudor, and the Musical and Poetic side of Henry VIII. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Episode 249: The Sack of Rome
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In May of 1527 Tudor England got word of a massive event in the Italian Wars - Rome, the Eternal City, was sacked. What happened, and how did it affect Tudor England? Let's discuss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Medici Popes: Power over Piety
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Fueled by ambition and the desire to extend their influence, the House of Medici saw the papacy not only as a religious post but a political one. Four of the Medici dynasty rose to become Pope in the 16th century. In our third episode on the House of Medici, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Professor Catherine Fletcher to talk in particular…
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How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe
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We have long been taught that modern global history began when the 'Old World' encountered the 'New', when Christopher Columbus 'discovered' America in 1492. But, in a groundbreaking book, Dr. Caroline Dodds Pennock conclusively shows that for tens of thousands of Aztecs, Maya, Totonacs, Inuit and others - enslaved people, diplomats, explorers, ser…
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This Week in YouTube August 18
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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: William Cecil under Mary I, and Anne Before Henry. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 248: Normal Women in the Reformation
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So I've been reading Philippa Gregory's new book Normal Women, and decided to devote an entire episode to one section of her book: how normal women coped during the Reformation. Let's discuss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent
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All this month, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is taking a deep dive into the complex and controversial House of Medici, which left an indelible mark on Western civilisation. In this second episode, Suzannah talks to Dr. Alexander Lee about Lorenzo de’ Medici, the consummate Renaissance man. But Machiavelli portrayed him as a cunning and ambitious rul…
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China's First Tourists: Travel Writers in the Ming Dynasty
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Around the same time as the Mayflower was landing at Cape Cod, on the other side of the world tourism was thriving in China, giving rise to a fascinating genre of travel writing. In this episode, first released in February 2022, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores the wonderfully rich prose and travel diaries of the period with Professor James Har…
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Episode 247: Tudor and Elizabethan Exploration
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Let's talk about Tudor and Elizabethan exploration! From the nascent beginnings of exploration, even dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, to the failed Roanoke colonies, let's dive into Tudor and Elizabethan explorers. Remember: Tudorcon Online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Check out Armour and Castings at https://tud…
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The House of Medici ruthlessly wielded control of Florence for nearly 300 years. Through financial and political machinations, they transformed the city into a cultural powerhouse and the epicentre of the Renaissance, spawning popes and royalty along the way. Across four special episodes, Not Just the Tudors takes a deep dive into this complex and …
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Magellan: The First Man to Sail the World
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Just over 500 years ago, a small band of sailors completed the first ever circumnavigation of the globe, launched by Ferdinand Magellan. From the armada of five ships and some 270 men that set out, only one ship and 18 men returned. Magellan was not among them, and if he had been, he would hardly have received a hero’s welcome. In this episode of N…
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Henry VII: Rise of the Medieval Tudors
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Henry VII was descended from some of the greatest Welsh princes. When word spread that he had a chance of taking the English throne, Welsh prophecies - which foretold that one day, one of their own would become king of the islands and would be crowned in London - looked to be coming true. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb introduces a special crossover e…
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Episode 246: Ladies in Waiting
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Let's talk about Ladies in Waiting, the women who worked with the Queen to get her ready, be her companions, and in the case of Elizabeth I, actually handle matters of state. Thank you for listening! Tudorcon Online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Armour and Castings: https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Vivaldi’s Greatest Protegé
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In early 18th century Venice, the Ospedale della Pietà took in abandoned baby girls through a tiny gap in the wall. In addition to ensuring the girls’ survival, the orphanage employed one of the world’s greatest ever composers - Antonio Vivaldi - to train the girls in music. One of his pupils, Anna Maria della Pietà, became his star protegé and wen…
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Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress: Barbara Villiers
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The tempestuous and passionate Barbara Villiers captured the hearts of many in Stuart-era Britain, including King Charles II. But she had a dark side, humiliating her husband for decades, plotting the ruin of her enemies, and gambling away vast sums of money. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Andrea Zuvich…
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The Mighty Ashanti: Rival to the British Empire
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At the end of the 17th century, a small clan - the Akan - in West Africa began growing into what would later become the powerful Ashanti Empire. The state grew rapidly in both wealth and land until it spanned most of modern day Ghana, the Ivory Coast, and Togo. Luke Pepera joins Professor Suzannah Lipscomb to discuss this incredible Empire, which f…
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Spycraft: From the Elizabethans to the Restoration
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The 16th and 17th centuries were a crucial time for spycraft, full of political intrigue and diplomatic subterfuge. Walsingham was known as a 'Spy Master', but there were many, all vying for attention from the Crown. But how did they and their spies operate? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb welcomes Pete Langman and Professor Nadine Akkerman to delve in…
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Episode 245: Mary and Elizabeth
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Two sisters who were born in enmity, and yet they developed a deep bond - but would that bond last? Let's discuss the relationship between Mary Tudor and Princess Elizabeth. Get your Tudorcon Online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Check out Armour and Castings at https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ And thank you! Hosted on Ac…
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The Death of Henry VIII
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On 28 January 1547, King Henry VIII died at the age of 55. Just hours before his passing, his last will and testament had been read, stamped, and sealed. Historians have disagreed ever since about its authenticity and validity, and the circumstances of its creation, making Henry's will one of English history's most contested documents. In this epis…
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The First Japanese Visitor to Elizabethan England
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In November 1588, a 21-year-old Japanese man called Christopher met Queen Elizabeth I. On the way, he had already become the first recorded Japanese person in North America. His story has been almost totally forgotten until now. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more about Christopher from Professor Thoma…
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Charles II's Lost Queen: Catherine de Braganza
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Despite Catherine of Braganza's crucial place in British history, she has always been overshadowed by stories of Charles II’s many mistresses and forgotten as his boring, powerless wife. This could not be further from the truth. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Sophie Shorland about her new book The L…
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Ultimate Tudor Spy-Master: Robert Cecil
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Robert Cecil, statesman and spymaster, stood at the heart of the Tudor and then Stuart state, a vital figure in managing the succession from Elizabeth I to James I & VI, warding off military and religious threats and steering the decisions of two very different but equally wilful and hard-to-manage monarchs. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, …
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Episode 244: Maria de Salinas
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Let's take a look at Katherine of Aragon's loyal friend, Maria de Salinas, who came over from Spain with her, and was with her for her entire life, having to brave the wrath of Henry VIII in order to support her friend. Check out our sponsor, Armor and Castings, for beautiful historical accessories: https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ Tudorcon tic…
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Hey friend! Here's our monthly Author Chat for patrons with Adrienne Dillard, author of Cor Rotto, and other historical novels that tell the stories of women who often don't get their stories fully told. We chat about the Salem Witch Trials, the Titanic, and whether it makes sense to call Anne Boleyn a feminist. Check her out at: https://adrienne-d…
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Midsummer in Tudor England, and Katherine Willoughby. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Six Wives: Kateryn Parr
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Six wives - six lives that we think we know everything about. But beyond their mostly doomed marriages to Henry VIII and, in most cases, tragic ends, here were six women who shaped history in their own unique ways. In a special six part series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb has been bringing together the most illuminating interviews about the six wiv…
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Episode 243: The Wyatt Family (continued)
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Thanks to our sponsor, Armour and Castings - check out their gorgeous accessories at https://tudor.armourandcastings.com/ Tudorcon streaming tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline - used code EARLYBIRD to save $10 Let's continue our discussion about the Wyatt Family with a look at Thomas Wyatt the Younger, and Sir Henry Lee Hosted on…
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Women Pirates of the Caribbean
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Anne Bonny and Mary Read were pirates who sailed the Caribbean in the early 18th century. For both of them, piracy offered a chance at a freedom otherwise disallowed to women. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb learns more about Bonny and Read from the novelist Francesca de Torres - author of Saltblood, which recrea…
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Six Wives: Katherine Howard
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Six wives - six lives that we think we know everything about. But beyond their mostly doomed marriages to Henry VIII and, in most cases, tragic ends, here were six women who shaped history in their own unique ways. In a special six part series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb brings together the most illuminating interviews about the six wives from the…
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Legendary Woman Samurai: Hosokawa Gracia
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Toda Mariko, or Mariko-san, one of the main characters from the new TV series Shogun - adapted from James Clavell's epic novel - is based on a real woman, Hosokawa Gracia. Who was she? Was she the zealous Christian martyr depicted in Jesuit missionary accounts, or a wife duty-bound to protect the honour of her family? Or was she the defiant female …
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Episode 242: Lady Katherine Gordon
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She was married to Perkin Warbeck, but that's only part of her story. Let's discuss Lady Katherine Gordon, a noblewoman from Scotland who got caught up in the drama of the Pretender. Tudorcon tickets are at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline - hope to see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Six Wives: Anne of Cleves
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Six wives - six lives that we think we know everything about. But beyond their mostly doomed marriages to Henry VIII and, in most cases, tragic ends, here were six women who shaped history in their own unique ways. In a special six part series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb brings together the most illuminating interviews about the six wives from the…
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Lucas de Heere, and The Artistic Legacy of Tudor Women. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Shakespeare's Players: Burbage and Kempe
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Among the male players who performed thousands of new plays in the Elizabethan repertory, the most famous were Richard Burbage and Will Kempe, members of the company known first as the Lord Chamberlain's Men and later the King's Men, the company of William Shakespeare. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Pro…
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Episode 241: The Wyatt Family
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A patriarch who was saved by a cat while in prison, maybe in the Tower of London, but probably not? Two children who survived to adulthood, one of whom was involved with Anne Boleyn. Let's discuss: The Wyatts. Tudorcon online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Six Wives: Jane Seymour
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's Religious Beliefs - Was he ever a Protestant? And did Anne Boleyn Really Have Six Fingers? Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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A Tudor Mystery: The Girl Who Could Be Queen
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This episode solves the 400-year old mystery of a previously unknown portrait of a young woman, dressed to look just like Queen Elizabeth herself. When Emma Rutherford - the country's leading expert in portrait miniatures - first saw it, she knew that the painting was recognisably by the celebrated Elizabethan court painter Nicholas Hilliard. But w…
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Episode 240: The Decline of Serfdom in Medieval and Tudor England
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Did you know that serfdom was still a "thing" even into Tudor England, and it was Elizabeth I who finally ended it all? Let's discuss, in this episode on the decline of serfdom in medieval and Tudor England. Tudorcon online tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/TudorconOnline And this is the book recommendation: https://boydellandbrewer.com/978178…
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Six Wives: Anne Boleyn
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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Evil May Day Riots of 1517, Anne Boleyn & Thomas Wolsey. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Preacher Too Radical for Luther
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The mid-15th to mid-16th centuries in Europe was an era of political, social, and religious unrest, when the Roman Catholic Church was being questioned by those who sought a more direct connection with God. In the midst of this turmoil in Germany stood Thomas Müntzer, a preacher, theologian, and reformer. Müntzer's role in the German Peasants War h…
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Episode 239: William Cecil
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Let's have a brief overview of William Cecil, Elizabeth's chief advisor, and one of the most energetic and efficient people in history. Tudorcon tickets at https://www.englandcast.com/tudorcononline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Female Spies in the 17th Century
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If you think that the female spy is a 20th century phenomenon - be it Mata Hari, Mrs Zigzag or Eve Polastri - think again! Accounts of numerous 17th century 'she-intelligencers' have lain undiscovered in archives for centuries. And these remarkable women were much more than the honey-trap accomplices of a Stuart-era George Smiley. In this edition o…
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