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Episode 145 – Reassessing Mary Queen of Scots’s Reputation with Dr Linda Porter

Natalie Grueninger speaks to Dr Linda Porter about the many misconceptions about Mary Queen of Scots. Follow Dr Porter on Twitter. Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I … [Read More...]

Joan Vaux – child prodigy, second-generation immigrant, champion of the Tower ravens and lady in waiting to four queens.

                                                        By Joanna Hickson When I was researching the history of Joan Vaux I very quickly realised that her character and life were too remarkable and eventful to be contained in one novel. It had to be two. Those people who have already read ‘The Lady of the Ravens’, (published January 2020) will know that it tells of Joan’s rapid rise from obscurity to royal service shortly after Bosworth, the battle which catapulted Henry Tudor on to the … [Read More...]

Episode 143 – The John Blanke Project with Michael Ohajuru

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Michael Ohajuru about The John Blanke Project. Visit the John Blanke Project website. Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to … [Read More...]

Episode 142 – Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford with Charlie Fenton

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Charlie Fenton about Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford.  Follow Charlie on Twitter. Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to … [Read More...]

Episode 139 – The Life of William Cecil with David Lee

Natalie Grueninger speaks to historian David Lee about William Cecil. Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a part of the Talking Tudors family … [Read More...]

Anne Boleyn – The Woman Who Changed England

I’m honoured to be taking part in an upcoming online conference about Anne Boleyn, hosted by the wonderful Claire Ridgway from The Anne Boleyn Files. 8 Boleyn experts, 7 days of online talks and exclusive live Q&A sessions. On Day 4, Sarah Morris and I will be giving a talk entitled ‘In the Footsteps of the Early Years of Anne Boleyn’. Have you ever wanted to know more about some of the places Anne Boleyn knew intimately during her early years in England, Mechelen and … [Read More...]

The Real Tudors

Calling all budding historical fiction writers! I’m thrilled to share that Dr Owen Emmerson and I will be giving a joint presentation at The Writers Convention 2022, hosted by The History Quill. This five-day virtual convention for historical fiction writers will run from 2-6 February, 2022, on Zoom. There will be multiple events held on each day and the wonderful thing is that you can attend all five days or only one or two, depending on what your interests are. Our presentation, entitled ‘The … [Read More...]

Episode 138 – The Reformation with Michelle Peterson Clark

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Michelle Peterson Clark about the Reformation. Follow Michelle on Twitter. Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a … [Read More...]

Episode 137 – Mary Queen of Scots with Katie Marshall

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Katie Marshall about the later years of Mary Queen of Scots' life.  Visit Katie's blog - Katie's Chronicles.  Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support … [Read More...]

Episode 135 – The Discovery of Anne Boleyn’s Falcon Badge with Paul Fitzsimmons

Natalie Grueninger's exclusive interview with Paul Fitzsimmons, who recently discovered a 16th-century carving of Anne Boleyn's falcon badge. Visit Marhamchurch Antiques Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your … [Read More...]

Episode 134 – The Life of Robert Devereux with Tony Riches

Natalie Grueninger speaks to Tony Riches about Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Visit Tony's official website. Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become … [Read More...]

Episode 133 – Mary Tudor Brandon with Dr Kat Marchant

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Katrina Marchant about Mary Tudor Brandon. Dr Marchant's YouTube channel. Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Join our Talking Tudors Podcast Facebook group for all the behind-the-scenes news and updates. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful patrons! If you love Talking Tudors and would like to show your appreciation, and support the work I do, I invite you to become a … [Read More...]