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365 Days with Medieval & Renaissance Wonder Women
Jan-Dec 2025 A 12-month immersive journey of discovery, learning and connection. This immersive learning experience is much more than just an online course. Over 12 months, participants will come together and contribute to a supportive and inspiring online community of individuals who’ll share in a unique learning experience – one that will ultimately deepen their understanding of the lives and experiences of medieval and Renaissance women. Together, we’ll explore the contributions … [Read More...]
Episode 257 – The Discovery of a Portrait of Arbella Stuart with Emma Rutherford and Elizabeth Goldring
Episode Summary 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 Rutherford and Elizabeth Goldring, who share the fascinating tale of their recent discovery—a cabinet miniature of Lady Arbella Stuart. Join us as Elizabeth and Emma delve into the intricacies of this remarkable find, discussing … [Read More...]
Episode 256 – Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens with Dr Charlotte Bolland
Guest Bio Dr. Charlotte Bolland is Senior Curator of Research and 16th Century Collections at the National Portrait Gallery. She is responsible for the acquisition, research and interpretation of portraits dating from the sixteenth century, with co-ordination of research activity within the curatorial department. https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2024/six-lives Episode Summary Welcome to another riveting episode of Talking Tudors with your host, Natalie Grueninger. This … [Read More...]
Limited spaces available to work 1:1 with me!
Are you ready to take your passion for history to the next level? I've just opened a new Patreon tier called 'The History Professional'. By joining the History Professional tier, you’ll become part of my mentoring program and get full access to my Patreon community.This tier is for anyone who dreams of becoming a full-time history podcaster, digital educator and content creator. I will provide personalised guidance and support, tailored to meet your individual needs and aspirations, and … [Read More...]
Episode 255 – The King’s Mother: Unveiling the Women Behind the Wars of the Roses with Annie Garthwaite
Guest Bio Annie Garthwaite grew up in a working-class community in the northeast of England. She studied English at the University of Wales before embarking on a thirty-year international business career. In 2017 she studied for an MA in Creative Writing at Warwick University and, during two years of study, wrote her debut novel Cecily which was published by Penguin in 2021.Cecily was named a 'top pick' by The Times and Sunday Times, a 'Best Book of 2021' by independent … [Read More...]
Episode 254 – Hosting Henry VIII at West Horsley Place with Professor James Clark & Ilona Harris
Guest Bios PROFESSOR JAMES CLARKDirector of Societies and Cultures Institute, University of Exeter Professor James Clark's historical interests are focused on the period between the Black Death and the Break with Rome. He explores themes in religion, intellectual and cultural life in the medieval and early modern periods. He came to the History Department at Exeter in April 2013, before which he was in the History Department at Bristol and before that New College, Oxford where he … [Read More...]
CALLING ALL BIBLIOPHILES & TUDOR HISTORY LOVERS!
I’m thrilled to announce a new event: A Bookish Weekend with the Tudors, a 2-day online event exploring sixteenth-century printing, books and manuscripts. Unmissable for lovers of books and Tudor history! Enjoy talks by 7 experts, all from the comfort of your home. Below is a list of lectures and presenters. Lecture 1 - 'Print in Sixteenth-Century London' presented by Joe Saunders Lecture 2 - 'Collections, Dedications, and Lamentations: The Books of the Six Queens' presented by … [Read More...]
Episode 253 – Hever Castle’s Boleyn Apartment with Kate McCaffrey
Guest Bio Kate McCaffrey is the Castle Historian and Assistant Curator at Hever Castle in Kent. She is an expert in Anne Boleyn's Books of Hours (personal prayerbooks), two of the jewels in Hever Castle's collection. Her MA thesis with the University of Kent uncovered ground-breaking new evidence about Anne Boleyn's printed Book of Hours, gaining national and international press attention. She has co-curated two exhibitions at Hever Castle ('Becoming Anne' and 'Catherine and Anne'), written … [Read More...]
In Conversation with Natalie Grueninger & Dr Owen Emmerson
ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! Introducing ‘In Conversation with Natalie Grueninger & Dr Owen Emmerson’. I'm thrilled to share that Dr Owen Emmerson and I have teamed up once again to bring you a new online event, ‘The Six in 20 Objects’. Join us as we discuss our favourite artefacts associated with the six women who married King Henry VIII and consider what insights they offer into their remarkable lives. A pre-recorded presentation will be followed by a live Q&A session, where participants … [Read More...]
Episode 252 – The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn with Dr Estelle Paranque
Guest Bio Estelle Paranque is a public historian, an author, a broadcaster; and an Associate Professor in History at Northeastern University London as well as an Honorary Research Fellow within the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance at the University of Warwick. She earned a PhD in Early Modern European History from University College London in 2016. She has participated in international historical TV documentaries including BBC Two's The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family(2021) and … [Read More...]
Episode 251 – James II & the Tudors with Justine Brown
Guest Bio Justine Brown was born in Vancouver, Canada. She grew up travelling widely. She holds an MA from the University of Toronto, where she studied 17th century culture. She is the author of three books on a Utopian theme. In recent years she became fascinated by the Jacobites. Her new book, published by Pen & Sword, is The Private Life of James II. She runs a YouTube vlog, Justine Brown's Bookshelf. Justine lives in London with her husband. Justine's Tudor Takeaways! The … [Read More...]
Episode 250 – A Gentleman from Japan at the Court of Elizabeth I with Thomas Lockley
Guest Bio Thomas Lockley is Associate Professor at Nihon University College of Law, where he researches and teaches themes related to the international history of Japan. He has published numerous papers and several books, the best known of which is African Samurai (2019), concerning the life of Yasuke, the African man who served and fought beside Oda Nobunaga. His latest book is A Gentleman from Japan: The Untold Story of an Incredible Journey from Asia to Queen Elizabeth's … [Read More...]
Episode 249 – Three Queens: Jane Grey, Mary I & Elizabeth I with Rosamund Gravelle
Guest Bio Rosamund Gravelle is a writer whose poems have been published in magazines, online, and in poetry anthologies, while her plays have been featured in scratch presentations at Barons Court Theatre and Queens Theatre, Hornchurch. Rosamund's writing focuses on strong, dynamic and complex characters. Her first self-published book of poetry will be published later in the year, and her first novel is in progress. "Three Queens" is her debut … [Read More...]
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