Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About The Tudors

The Pilgrimage of Grace was an uprising in 1536 where people in Northern England fought back against the new religion being imposed on them, and threatened the political stability.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part two of the Tale of Two Thomases - two more Thomases - Cromwell and Cranmer - who were instrumental in Henry's reign.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first in a two part story of four Thomases who were very important to Henry VIII. This week: Wolsey and More.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No, I'm really not late on this Christmas podcast - seriously, listen and you'll find out that we're still in the 12 days of Christmas, and the biggest party is tonight!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In addition to having a lot of wives, Henry VIII is also most famous for bringing the Protestant Reformation to England. But really, how reformed was he?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for goblins and pumpkins - but how did all this stuff get started?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived - so what's that all mean? Here's an overview of each of Henry VIII's wives, and his tumultuous romantic history.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A very brief overview of life in the court of Henry VIII.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A background on Henry VII, his rise to power, victory over Richard III at Bosworth Field, and founding of the Tudor dynasty.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An overview of sports and exercise in the Renaissance, with a special emphasis on cricket.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introductory episode explaining the goals of the podcast series, a background on your intrepid podcaster, and some actual history.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.