Talking Tudors

Talking Tudors


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Episode 264 - Saints: A new legendary of heroes, humans and magic with Dr Amy Jeffs
September 25, 2024

Welcome to another captivating episode of "Talking Tudors." This week, host Natalie Grueninger sits down with Dr. Amy Jeffs to explore her latest book, 'Saints, A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic.' Dr. Jeffs, an accomplished author, artist, and m

Episode 263 - Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers with Dr Darren Freebury-Jones
September 18, 2024

Welcome to another captivating episode of Talking Tudors! I'm your host, Natalie Grueninger. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones about his fascinating new book, Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers. Darren shares his insights

Episode 262 - The Fascinating Life of Frances Walsingham with Tony Riches
August 27, 2024

Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of "Talking Tudors" as she welcomes back historian and author Tony Riches. Dive into the life of Frances Walsingham, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth's spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham. Discover the

Episode 261 - The Rise of Henry Tudor: A Son of Prophecy with Nathen Amin
August 17, 2024

Join host Natalie Grueninger in this fascinating episode of "Talking Tudors" as she delves into the incredible story of Henry Tudor's rise to power. Sponsored by the Gloucester History Festival, this episode features special guest Nathan Amin, author of '

Episode 260 - The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms with Brett Dolman
August 08, 2024

Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors with your host, Natalie Grueninger. This episode is sponsored by the Gloucester History Festival, where history enthusiasts can enjoy live talks from renowned historians and speakers. Natalie welcomes Brett Dol

Episode 259: The Extraordinary Life of Margaret Tudor with Dr Linda Porter
August 04, 2024

Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm your host, Natalie Grueninger, and today, we delve into the extraordinary life of Margaret Tudor with historian and author, Dr. Linda Porter. This episode is sponsored by the Gloucester History Festival, w

Episode 258: The Life of Catherine Howard: Love, Intrigue & Betrayal with Gareth Russell
July 30, 2024

Welcome to another captivating episode of "Talking Tudors" with your host Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, Natalie is joined by historian and broadcaster Gareth Russell to delve into the complex life of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII.

Episode 257 - The Discovery of a Portrait of Arbella Stuart with Emma Rutherford & Elizabeth Goldring
July 25, 2024

Welcome to another enthralling episode of "Talking Tudors," where host Natalie Grueninger invites you to step back into the vibrant and perilous world of 16th century England. In today's episode, we are delighted to welcome back art historians Emma Ruther

Episode 256 - Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens with Dr Charlotte Bolland
July 17, 2024

Welcome to another riveting episode of Talking Tudors with your host, Natalie Grueninger. This week, we dive into the "Six Lives" exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery with special guest, Dr. Charlotte Bolland, Senior Curator of Research and 16th Ce

Episode 255 - The King's Mother: Unveiling the Women Behind the Wars of the Roses with Annie Garthwaite
July 08, 2024

Welcome to this riveting episode of Talking Tudors, where host Natalie Grueninger is joined by author Annie Garthwaite to delve into her novel, 'The King's Mother'. Annie, who grew up in the northeast of England and has had a successful international busi