Guest Bio
Dr Davies is a British historian of science, art, and ideas. Her first book, Renaissance Ethnography and the Invention of the Human, won the Morris D. Forkosch Prize for the best first book in intellectual history from the Journal of the History of Ideas and the Roland H. Bainton Prize in History and Theology. She has written essays and reviews about the histories of biology, anthropology, and monsters in the Times Literary Supplement, Nature, Science, and Aeon.
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Episode Summary
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, and ideas. In this episode, Dr. Davies shares insights from her latest book, ‘Humans: A Monstrous History’, exploring how societies have historically defined the concepts of human and monstrosity. Discover the unique perceptions of atypical individuals and groups during the Tudor period, the influence of geography on these perceptions, and how women were often monstrified in that era.
Through lively discussions, learn about infamous Tudor figures, myths, and the impact of 16th-century exploration on European understanding of the world. This episode also delves into the history of map-making and the depiction of human difference in geographical terms over centuries. Whether you’re a Tudor history enthusiast or newly intrigued by the dynasty’s complex narratives, this conversation offers a captivating blend of history, science, and art.
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