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Sep 29, 2026 · 56:22
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Harry Spillane about the life, exile, and execution of William Tyndale, focusing on his groundbreaking translation of the New Testament and…
Sep 24, 2026 · 52:43
Dr Megan J. Hall joins Talking Tudors to explore women's literacy and education in medieval England, tracing how reading and writing shifted from church-centred training to…
Sep 16, 2026 · 56:40
Host Natalie Grueninger and guest Dr Owen Emmerson examine a tiny Tudor portrait miniature held at the Royal Ontario Museum, exploring its possible attribution to Lucas Horenbout…
Sep 6, 2026 · 39:43
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Elizabeth Norton about her new book on Jane Seymour, exploring fresh archival discoveries that reshape our view of the queen. They discuss…
Aug 30, 2026 · 1:11:19
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Rosemary Griggs about her new biography, 'Queen Elizabeth I's Governess: The Real Kat Ashley', which reexamines the life of…
Aug 17, 2026 · 42:57
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews historian Ebrahim Joseph about the surprising influence of ancient Persia, especially Cyrus the Great, on Elizabethan England. They explore…
Aug 10, 2026 · 52:37
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Lauren Working about her book 'A Golden World' and how voyages to the Americas reshaped 16th‑century England. The episode traces Atlantic…
Aug 3, 2026 · 48:41
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr David Grummitt about the December 1460 events commonly called the Battle of Wakefield. Dr Grummitt argues the episode was a small ambush…
Jul 28, 2026 · 43:14
Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Catherine Williams to the podcast to discuss Tudor poetry. Follow Catherine Williams on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinevwill/…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1:07:21
Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr Ashley Douglas to discuss her new book, 'With My Own Hand: The Secret Life of Marie Maitland, Scotland's Sixteenth-Century Sappho'. They…
Jul 5, 2026 · 51:46
Host Natalie Grueninger and Dr Owen Emmerson examine Thomas Boleyn’s November–December 1526 financial accounts, revealing the family’s substantial landholdings, household…
Jun 27, 2026 · 34:46
In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Valerie Schutte about her upcoming cultural biography of Anne of Cleves. They re-examine long-standing myths about Anne's…
Jun 18, 2026 · 52:57
Natalie Grueninger interviews Cait Murphy-Hurrell about Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene', exploring the poem's rich allegory, its portrayal of villainous women and otherness,…
Jun 13, 2026 · 46:52
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews historian Amy McElroy about Desiderius Erasmus, exploring his mysterious early life, education, travels across Europe, and key works such as…
Jun 7, 2026 · 30:14
Professor Nandini Das explores how Tudor and Stuart England were shaped by movement, exchange, and diverse individuals—artists, scholars, missionaries, and sailors—whose lives…
May 31, 2026 · 46:01
Host Natalie Grueninger talks with historian Jessica Carey-Bunning about her book 'The Wives of Henry VIII', presenting fresh archival research and new perspectives on each…
May 24, 2026 · 53:34
Natalie Grueninger interviews Martha Tatarnic about her new book on Anne Boleyn, exploring how Anne shaped the English Reformation, championed the English Bible, and influenced…
May 17, 2026 · 1:31:43
Natalie Grueninger is in conversation with Dr Owen Emmerson about five surviving letters written by William Kingston during Anne Boleyn’s imprisonment in May 1536. They examine…
May 11, 2026 · 33:13
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Wyn Derbyshire about the remarkable life of Bess of Hardwick — her uncertain origins, four marriages, sharp business sense, and rise to…
May 4, 2026 · 49:24
In this episode host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Sara Charles about the production of medieval manuscripts, her hands-on experiments with parchment, inks and pigments, and…
Apr 26, 2026 · 33:33
Host Natalie Grueninger talks with historian and novelist Professor Tracy Borman about her new novel, 'The House of Boleyn', the rise and fall of the Boleyn family, and Hever…
Apr 12, 2026 · 1:15:19
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Sean Cunningham about Henry VII’s unlikely path from exile to king, the political alliances and myths he used to secure power, and the…
Apr 4, 2026 · 33:00
Author Jo Harkin joins Talking Tudors to discuss her novel 'The Pretender', which imagines the life of Lambert Simnel — a farm boy thrust into Yorkist plots, crowned in Dublin,…
Mar 28, 2026 · 43:08
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Dr Natalie Donnell about the life and career of Margaret of Austria. Born in Burgundy and raised…
Mar 22, 2026 · 44:13
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Mexican author Sofia Robleda about her new novel, The Other Moctezuma Girls. They explore the life and legacy of Isabel Moctezuma, the identity…
Mar 7, 2026 · 48:17
In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews manuscript specialist Sienna Wells about illuminated medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. They discuss how manuscripts were made,…
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:11:59
Join Natalie Grueninger and Dr Owen Emmerson as they explore Hever Castle's new exhibition, 'Capturing a Queen', examining portraiture, miniatures, manuscripts, and objects that…
Feb 22, 2026 · 37:02
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Rosemary Goring about Mary Queen of Scots, tracing her life from Scotland to years of captivity in England and the historic places that shaped…
Feb 6, 2026 · 40:40
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr James Taff to discuss his book 'Accounting for Anne' and how Anne of Cleves' household accounts reveal the…
Feb 1, 2026 · 44:59
In this episode, Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Lauren Johnson about Margaret Beaufort — a child bride turned survivor whose political skill, marriages, and networks…
Jan 24, 2026 · 31:53
In this episode, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Mary Hollingsworth about the life of Catherine de' Medici. They explore her Italian roots and convent upbringing, her…
Jan 17, 2026 · 50:17
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Ella Brook Muir about how queenly clothing in 16th‑century England and France acted as political communication, conveying…
Jan 10, 2026 · 40:57
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Melissa Shiels about New Year's gift-giving across 16th-century England and Ireland, and how material gifts expressed political messages at…
Jan 4, 2026 · 49:20
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Michelle Seah about the economic lives of medieval and late 15th-century English queens, focusing on Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth…
Dec 28, 2025 · 44:45
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Kate McCaffrey of Hever Castle about Anne Boleyn’s books of hours, the hidden inscriptions they contain, and the Kentish women who preserved…
Dec 20, 2025 · 33:19
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Professor Stephen Gunn about his research using 16th-century coroner's inquests to reveal how accidental deaths illuminate everyday Tudor…
Dec 12, 2025 · 39:32
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Christina Faraday about her new book, 'The Story of Tudor Art', a first-of-its-kind survey of 16th-century English art. They explore how…
Dec 6, 2025 · 49:12
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Stephen Campbell about Leonardo da Vinci’s life, work, and the myths that surround him. They explore his early years in Florence, his…
Nov 28, 2025 · 28:30
Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr Alanna Skuse to Talking Tudors to explore medicine in Renaissance England. They discuss humoral theory, the medical hierarchy of physicians,…
Nov 21, 2025 · 47:36
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger is joined by Professor Anne Larson and Professor Steve Maiullo to explore the life, works, and legacy of Anna Maria van…
Nov 15, 2025 · 37:09
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Emma Rutherford and Dr Elizabeth Goldring about the freshly authenticated Nicholas Hilliard portrait miniature, likely depicting Henry…
Nov 8, 2025 · 54:51
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Erica Canela about her new book, 'Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers'. They explore how the English Civil Wars and the rise of…
Nov 2, 2025 · 1:04:42
Join Natalie Grueninger and expert guide Sarah Slater for a tour of Hampton Court Palace: its Tudor history, the spectacular Great Hall stained glass, and the spine-tingling…
Oct 30, 2025 · 37:03
Host Natalie Greninger speaks with historian Sophie Bacchus-Waterman about her new biography, exploring Elizabeth Boleyn’s early life, marriage to Thomas Boleyn, and her long…
Oct 25, 2025 · 48:17
In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Elizabeth Goldring about her new biography 'Holbein: Renaissance Master'. They trace Hans Holbein’s journey from Augsburg and…
Oct 19, 2025 · 56:32
In this episode of Talking Tudors, Natalie Grueninger talks with Leigh Wakefield about the infamous Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 and their legacy. They explore the rival families…
Oct 12, 2025 · 29:46
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Tabitha Stanmore about cunning folk in Tudor and early modern England — the everyday practitioners of practical magic who offered healing,…
Oct 1, 2025 · 55:20
Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr James Freeman about the Curious Cures exhibition at Cambridge University Library, exploring medieval and early Tudor medical manuscripts,…
Sep 27, 2025 · 32:20
Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Ellie Webster to Talking Tudors to explore the life of Mary Shelton: her noble family ties, role at Anne Boleyn’s court, and a brief affair with…
Sep 20, 2025 · 31:31
Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes historian Dr Elizabeth Norton to discuss her new book, 'Women Who Ruled the World', a global history of reigning queens and female heads of state…
Sep 13, 2025 · 35:53
Join Natalie Grueninger and Professor Tracy Borman as they explore the dramatic final days of Elizabeth I, the discovery that William Camden’s account was altered to favour James…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:08:16
Architectural Historian Roberto Prieto-Labrador joins Natalie Grueninger to explore the domestic world of the Tudor middling sort — tradespeople, merchants, and prosperous…
Aug 23, 2025 · 38:32
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Kate McCaffrey of Hever Castle about a newly unveiled portrait of William Carey, his role at Henry VIII’s…
Aug 15, 2025 · 37:07
Host Natalie Grueninger welcomes historian Helene Harrison to explore how Anne Boleyn crafted her image and how it was reshaped after her death. They discuss Anne’s coronation…
Aug 10, 2025 · 44:55
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this fascinating episode of Talking Tudors as she welcomes special guest Georgie Anderson, a PhD researcher at the University of Kent. Georgie…
Aug 4, 2025 · 41:21
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she delves into the narratives of Edward Seymour's wives with historian and archaeologist, Rebecca…
Jul 29, 2025 · 48:25
Welcome to another riveting episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we dive deep into the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII, exploring his…
Jul 25, 2025 · 1:12:35
Join Natalie Grueninger on this captivating episode of Talking Tudors as she explores the fascinating life of Isabella of Aragon. Discover how Isabella navigated the treacherous…
Jul 18, 2025 · 58:34
Welcome to a special anniversary episode of Talking Tudors, celebrating seven remarkable years of exploration into the Tudor dynasty's intricate history. Join Natalie Grueninger…
Jul 11, 2025 · 1:06:50
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of Talking Tudors as she welcomes historian Dr. Breeze Barrington. Dive into a riveting discussion about Dr. Barrington's…
Jul 7, 2025 · 42:16
In this episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger we delve into the fascinating childhoods of the children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Our guest, Aimee…
Jun 30, 2025 · 31:42
Join Natalie Grueninger in this engaging episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she welcomes award-winning writer and director Guy Jenkin to discuss his debut novel, 'Murder Most Foul.'…
Jun 25, 2025 · 47:36
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this engaging episode of Talking Tudors, as she welcomes Dr. Joanne Paul, an award-winning historian, to discuss her latest biography of Thomas…
Jun 21, 2025 · 51:21
In this captivating episode of Talking Tudors, Natalie Grueninger welcomes historian Dr. Oscar Patton to delve into the fascinating world of the Tudor Chapel Royal. Discover the…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:23:16
In this compelling episode of 'Talking Tudors,' host Natalie Grueninger delves into the widely misunderstood relationship between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII with guest Dr. Owen…
Jun 10, 2025 · 35:22
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr. Valerie Schutte to delve into the fascinating world of Mary I and her engagement with humanism. Dr.…
May 28, 2025 · 54:57
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Professor Tracy Adams to delve into the fascinating world of Anne Boleyn. Together, they explore the…
May 21, 2025 · 37:11
Join host Natalie Grueninger in an enthralling episode of Talking Tudors as she delves into the early life and heritage of Katherine of Aragon. Discover the captivating history…
May 12, 2025 · 1:52:34
Join us in this gripping episode of Talking Tudors as we delve into the tumultuous final days of Anne Boleyn, one of the most enigmatic figures of the Tudor court. Hosted by…
May 7, 2025 · 26:23
Join us for a captivating episode of Talking Tudors, as host Natalie Grueninger welcomes back historian Heather R. Darsie. Together, they delve into the rich history of the…
May 3, 2025 · 1:03:02
Join Natalie Grueninger as she delves into the captivating life of James VI/I with historian Gareth Russell. Explore the intricate dynamics of the Stuart court, James's complex…
Apr 29, 2025 · 37:10
Welcome to another captivating episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, Natalie is joined by renowned historian and author Professor Tracy Borman…
Apr 26, 2025 · 35:50
Join our host, Natalie Grueninger, as she invites the insightful Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn to unravel the life of the captivating Elizabeth Woodville. This episode is a fascinating…
Apr 24, 2025 · 46:26
Join us as we dive into the intriguing world of Mary Tudor, Queen of France, with our special guest, historian and author Amy McElroy. Amy shares insights from her latest book,…
Apr 19, 2025 · 36:41
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this episode of Talking Tudors, as she welcomes back Dr. Eleanor Barnett, a food historian from Cardiff University, to discuss her latest book,…
Apr 4, 2025 · 1:20:45
Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors, where host Natalie Grueninger is joined by Professor James Clark to explore the intricate history of the dissolution of the…
Mar 28, 2025 · 46:40
Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we explore the profound journeys of Irish women religious during the turmoil of the…
Mar 21, 2025 · 44:48
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she delves into the complexities of early modern sexuality and sodomy legislation in early modern…
Mar 14, 2025 · 25:10
Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors! Join host Natalie Grueninger as she delves into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Alan Loomis on the evolution of transparent…
Mar 5, 2025 · 42:51
Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors, where host Natalie Grueninger dives into the intriguing world of Tudor history with Dr Surekha Davies, a historian of science, art,…
Feb 21, 2025 · 50:14
Welcome to another enthralling episode of Talking Tudors, where host Natalie Grueninger explores the fascinating research of Helena Rutkowska into William Camden's annals - the…
Feb 13, 2025 · 1:29:20
Welcome back to another exciting episode of 'Talking Tudors' with Natalie Grueninger. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of 16th-century England to explore the…
Feb 9, 2025 · 44:50
Welcome to an enlightening episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger, featuring historian Leigh Wakefield. Dive into a captivating discussion on the portrayals of…
Feb 3, 2025 · 53:44
Join host Natalie Grueninger as she welcomes historian and author Philippa Langley to the "Talking Tudors" podcast. This episode dives into Langley's extensive research on the…
Jan 26, 2025 · 42:34
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr. Hetta Howes, a lecturer in medieval literature, to discuss her latest book, 'Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife:…
Jan 19, 2025 · 38:03
Welcome to another episode of 'Talking Tudors' with your host, Natalie Grueninger. The episode delves into the remarkable life of Christine de Pizan, a prolific writer and a…
Jan 12, 2025 · 1:02:52
Welcome to another journey back to 16th century England with Talking Tudors. In this episode, host Natalie Grueninger explores the compelling tale of the Pole family, joined by…
Jan 1, 2025 · 51:15
Welcome to a new episode of "Talking Tudors," where host Natalie Grueninger engages in a riveting conversation with historian Leigh Wakefield. This episode dives deep into how…
Dec 17, 2024 · 37:29
Welcome to another episode of Talking Tudors, where host Natalie Grueninger delves into the enigmatic history of Katherine Parr's final resting place at Sudeley Castle. This…
Dec 8, 2024 · 28:07
Welcome to another captivating episode of Talking Tudors with Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the Tudor dynasty, focusing on the…
Dec 4, 2024 · 40:30
Welcome to 'Talking Tudors,' your fortnightly dive into the captivating world of the Tudor dynasty. In this episode, host Natalie Grueninger introduces a special online event…
Nov 28, 2024 · 1:02:23
Join Natalie Grueninger as she welcomes Dr. Jade Scott to delve into the riveting world of Mary, Queen of Scots. In this episode of Talking Tudors, they explore Dr. Scott's new…
Nov 17, 2024 · 27:15
In this captivating episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger is joined by Giles Keating, the owner and custodian of the historic Athelhampton House in Dorset. Together,…
Nov 10, 2024 · 31:01
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this captivating episode of Talking Tudors as she welcomes author and historian Honor Cargill-Martin to discuss her new children's book, The Six…
Nov 3, 2024 · 1:27:56
In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger delves into the fascinating ways Elizabeth I publicly honoured her mother, Anne Boleyn, despite the turbulent history…
Oct 29, 2024 · 51:53
Join host Natalie Grueninger on this captivating episode of Talking Tudors as she delves into the intriguing history of Katherine of Aragon's tomb at Peterborough Cathedral with…
Oct 22, 2024 · 1:08:13
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this episode of Talking Tudors as she explores the unique 1502 royal progress of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York with guest Sarah Morris, also…
Oct 14, 2024 · 28:38
Join Natalie Grueninger as she welcomes back Dr. Joanne Paul to the Talking Tudors podcast. In this episode, they delve into the remarkable life and work of Anne Dowriche, (née…
Sep 25, 2024 · 54:45
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…
Sep 19, 2024 · 55:29
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…
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