Latest Henryviii Podcast Episodes
Ep. 78 PROPAGANDA!
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - October 17, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe talk about how the Tudors used propaganda to their advantage. There’s a fun chat at the start about history and history education. Jump to 19:30 to get straight to Tudors!
Ep. 77 The Tudor Menace: Catherine’s Widowhood
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - October 03, 2018 08:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsCatherine of Aragon had so much opportunity - daughter of a warrior queen, engaged to a future king. And then men continuously let her down. Men suck. We discuss Catherine’s time in England as a widow.
Ep. 76 You’ve Got Mail
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - September 26, 2018 08:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe chat about all those love letters Henry sent to Anne Boleyn while trying to convince her that she would seriously be his ONLY mistress, babe, I swear.
Ep. 75 Suddenly, Tudors: Buckinghamsteinburgson
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - September 20, 2018 08:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe explore alternate show titles and discuss the Duke of Buckingham, the one guy Henry VIII executed who probably deserved it.
Ep. 74 The Scottish do the Cupid Shuffle
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - September 14, 2018 08:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Flodden by recapping how Katherine of Aragon kicked Scottish ass, plus the battle that caused an over-dramatic King to die. Plus, Emily gives you an overview of two Tudor books she just finished!
Ep. 73 Will Somers: Time Traveler
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - August 29, 2018 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsToday we talk about the clearly time-traveling fool Will Somers and (because seriously the only way to survive that court was to know ahead of time what would happen).
Ep. 72 Stool Servants and Secrets
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - August 03, 2018 14:57 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe chat about the roles servants played in the Tudor palaces and how things were actully pretty nice for them.
Ep. 71 The Gang Conquers America
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - July 18, 2018 21:35 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe chat about Elizabeth’s efforts to take over the world. And of course we discuss the new Mary Queen of Scots trailer.
Ep. 70 Cutthroat Catholics (and Protestants)
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - July 05, 2018 12:14 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsToday we chat about some of the well-known Catholic and Protestant martyrs from the Tudor era.
Ep. 69 From Queens to Kings
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - June 13, 2018 11:13 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe talk about how England transitioned from their last Tudor monarch to James I.
Ep. 68 The Lordedom of Ireland
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - May 30, 2018 15:43 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsIreland during the Tudor time wasn’t exactly a peaceful time. We chat about the many rebellions and a badass lady pirate of Ireland.
Ep. 67 Variety Hour
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - May 16, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsToday we chat about Arbella Stuart, who may have become queen after Elizabeth, and how those succession laws worked anyway.
Ep. 66 John Dee (Not Rockefeller)
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - May 09, 2018 12:36 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsToday we discuss the very interesting life of John Dee, famous for being super smart and also speaking to angels. Of course.
Ep. 65 Cursed Bards
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - April 25, 2018 13:03 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe talk about Tudor writers and playwrites, and of course discuss the most famous Elizabethan author.
Ep. 64 Kong’s Great Matter
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - April 18, 2018 12:15 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsToday we discuss Henry’s divorce and all the chaos that went into trying to convince the Pope you’re right.
Ep. 63 They Don’t Call Me Mary For Nothin’
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - April 11, 2018 12:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe chat about Mary Tudor’s marriage to Philip II of Spain, and how happy England was for their queen (JK).
Ep. 62 Grey is the Loneliest Number
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - April 04, 2018 11:26 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsA listener suggestion turned into a great episode! We talk about those poor Grey sisters and the many issues they had with Queen Elizabeth. Actually, it was really just one issue that kept popping up.
Ep. 61 Which Witch is Which?
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - March 28, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWitchcraft in the Tudor times was not quite as witch-hunty/burny as Salem, but you definitely didn’t want to be accused of being a witch. So basically you didn’t want to be a woman. Also, Rat Pope.
Ep. 60 The Battle of Barry Bosworth
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - March 14, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe talk about the battle that won Henry VII the crown of England.
Ep. The Battle of Barry Bosworth
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - March 14, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe talk about the battle that won Henry VII the crown of England.
Ep. 59 Margaret Pole: Depressing
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - March 07, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsDEPRESSING AS SHIT! No but really, Margaret Pole did not have a happy life and a brutal death.
Ep. 58 Chapuy-pee
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - March 01, 2018 02:21 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsChapuys is one of our greatest resources for historical documents, so we finally sit down and chat about this famous ambassador.
Ep. 57 Marmalade Talk (or Ladies in Waiting for Godot)
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - February 21, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsWe finally talk marmalade. But also the Ladies in Waiting and how they served the Queen.
Ep. 56 Herny Fitzroy - Henry’s Royal Bastard
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - February 14, 2018 13:35 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsHenry Fitzroy may have been a bastard, but he was raised as prince. Plus, Emily brings up Richard III again.
Ep. 55 Royal Pimps - Henry VIII’s Mistresses
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - February 07, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsEveryone knows Henry VIII loved his ladies, and he really enjoyed those mistresses. Plus, could there be a new podcast in the work?
Ep. 54 Douche of Norfolk - Thomas Howard
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - January 31, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsThomas Howard's name is brought up a lot in Tudor history, so it's time to discuss exactly how he ruined the lives of almost every woman with whom he spoke.
Ep. 53 Tudor Dogs with Velvet Collars
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - January 24, 2018 11:36 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsRoyalty really knew how to spoil their pets. We chat about the favorite pets of the Tudors and other nobility and how cat prejudice led to the spread of disease.
Ep. 52 Robert Dudley Do-Right
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - January 17, 2018 10:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsRobert Dudley was Elizabeth I’s bestie, and he definitely reaped the rewards. And then he used those rewards on some dolphins.
Ep. 51 Field of Cloth of Gold Monkeys
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - January 10, 2018 10:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsBack for the new year! We start off 2018 like Henry VIII - ridiculous temporary palaces, gold monkeys, and some good old-fashioned world-leader wrestling. Let’s talk about the Field of Cloth of Gold.
Ep. 50 Henry the 50th
Tudor, I Hardly Know Her - December 13, 2017 13:08 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 309 ratingsHooray! We made it to our 50th episode! We talk about our favorite Tudor’s childhood. All the drama, romance, and daddy issues you could ask for.
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