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Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Episode 260: Medieval and Tudor Hygiene
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Think Tudors were dirty? Think again! In this episode, we'll scrub away the myths about personal hygiene in the Middle Ages and Tudor England. From sponge baths and herbal washing waters to the miasma theory and scented pomanders, discover how Tudors kept themselves fresh despite the era’s challenges. Join us as we explore the daily rituals, dental care, and etiquette that shaped Tudor cleanliness—and how these practices reveal a lot more than meets the nose!
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Episode 266: Medieval and Tudor Mistresses
27:02|About a year ago I did an episode on Royal Mistresses that seemed to be pretty popular, and so we're back with a look at some of the most prominent medieval and Tudor mistresses with love stories that had happy endings (Katherine Swynford) to ones that didn't so much (Jane Shore) and even some later Elizabethan mistresses. Thanks for listening, and remember you can still hop into Yuletide with the Tudors https://www.englandcast.com/yuletide-with-the-tudors/
Supplemental: This Week in YouTube December 1
26:15|We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: How the Tudors Saw Civic Duty; The Six Weddings of Henry VIII. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out.Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast
Supplemental: Jill McCracken at Tudorcon 2024
45:34|This is Jill McCracken at Tudorcon 2024 talking about the whodunnit mystery of Amy Robsart's death. As ever, thank you for your support and listenership!
Episode 265: Margaret of Austria
22:36|In this episode we look at Margaret of Austria. She started as a pawn in international relations, and wound up becoming one of the most powerful regents in Europe. Let's discover the woman at whose court Anne Boleyn was raised. Transcript here:https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/episode-265-margaret-of-austria/
Supplemental: This Week in YouTube November 24
23:05|We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week:The Ghosts of Henry VIII's Wives; Secret Pregnancies of 3 Tudor Queens. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out.Support the podcast for even more exclusive contenthttps://www.patreon.com/englandcast
Janet Wertman on Douglas Sheffield
32:49|This is Janet Wertman's talk from Tudorcon 2024 on Douglas Sheffield. She was an English noblewoman, the lover of Robert Dudley and mother by him of explorer/cartographer Sir Robert Dudley, an illegitimate son.Plan to come to Tudorcon 2025 October 3-5 at Agecroft Hall in Richmond, VA!https://www.englandcast.com/Tudorcon
Episode 264: A Year in the Life - 1593
30:55|Let's go back and look at one year in the reign of Elizabeth: 1593. A year filled with plague, intrigue by the Essex, issues in Ireland, and more. Become a patron at https://patreon.com/englandcastJoin Yuletide with the Tudors at https://www.englandcast.com/yuletide-with-the-tudors/Show notes and transcript here: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/1593/
Supplemental: This Week in YouTube November 17
19:18|We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: The Fatal Joust of King Henri II; The Men of Anne Boleyn's Court. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out.
Supplemental: Carol Ann Lloyd on Elizabeth's Suitors
34:02|Patrons receive regular live chats with authors. This month: Carol Ann Lloyd on Elizabeth's suitors and love life. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/englandcast for as little as $1/episode and get extra content, chats, discounts on all my programs, and more. Learn more about Carol Ann at https://www.carolannlloyd.com/Buy Courting the Virgin Queen on Amazon or wherever you buy your books!