Episode 148: Historical Fiction & Tudor Trivia

January 17, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This episode includes a very special guest. A person who has never been a guest on this show before, but is also no stranger to the podcast.

On this episode we chat a lot about historical fiction and historical inaccuracies in film and television. We also play more trivia – 5 Tudor trivia questions each! Test your knowledge and learn the history behind the answers.

A Medieval Duel to the Death

January 12, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault

A very warm welcome to Christine Morgan sitting in the host chair this week. Today, thanks to the wonderful Heidi Malagisi of Adventures of a Tudor Nerd, Christine tells us the story of a medieval duel to the death. The history behind this fascinating stories nearly compares to the scandal of the Tudor court.

Prince Arthur: The Tudor King Who Never Was

January 6, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

On this Ask the Expert, Steph invited Dr. Sean Cunningham to answer listener questions about the first born child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York – Arthur Tudor. Trained to be king from an early age, Arthur’s childhood was quite different than his brother Henry. Dr. Cunningham will tell us about many aspects of Arthur’s life – you won’t want to miss this episode.

Tudor Chat and Trivia with Heather & Rebecca

January 3, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Today we officially welcome Heather R. Darise to the show! Heather and I chat about upcoming plans for the show in 2022, Heather’s contribution, the Tudors, Anne of Cleves, and we play a fun trivia game where we quiz one another.

There is another surprise announcement as well – you’ll have to listen to find out who else will be joining the show!

Episode 144: The Most Connected Woman at Court – Katherine Willoughby

December 23, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

On this Ask the Expert, Steph chats with historian and author, Sharon Bennett Connolly on a popular topic – Katherine Willoughby. Wife of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and as you’ll discover, friend to many.

Episode 143: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey

December 15, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

On this episode of A Brief History we look at the life of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey.

Surrey was a 16th century version of a rock star, with parties, woman, poetry, fights and jail time.

Episode 142: The Tragic Life of Margaret Pole

December 9, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

On this episode of Ask the Expert: Steph chats with author Samantha Wilcoxson and asks here YOUR questions on Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury.

2021 Podcast Books of the Year

December 8, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and many of us are thinking about the holidays or our TBR pile for 2022. Here is a list (with links) of books written by our podcast guests in 2021!

Episode 141: William Caxton, the Printing Press, and Edward IV

December 6, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

We know that Edward IV had a rather large library of books. On this episode the wonderful Danie Burton joins us to discuss Edward IV’s introduction to printed books, when the printing press was brought to England, and the man who brought it.

Imagine a world where books had to be written by hand. While it guaranteed beautiful craftmanship it was not accessible to all. The printing press introduced a world to medieval England that many could not have imagined.

Episode 140: The Significance of the Order of the Garter

December 1, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

As each of us travel through history on our journey to discover the Tudors, we frequently come across things that we do not understand. One such topic might be the Order of the Garter – so today, I’ll explain to you what it was, where it came from and share some interesting stories.

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