On the Tudor Trail

Episode 98 – Anne of Cleves & Her Siblings with Heather Darsie

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Heather Darsie about Anne of Cleves and her siblings. Visit Heather's blog Maidens & Manuscripts. 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 and become my patron! Music break courtesy of guitarist Jon Sayles. Listen using the above player, … [Read More...]

Episode 97 – Elizabeth I’s Lost Prayer Book with William Aslet

Natalie Grueninger speaks with William Aslet about Elizabeth I's lost prayer book. Following their conversation, Dr Owen Emmerson joins Natalie on the show to share some new information relating to this extraordinary artefact. Follow William Aslet on Twitter. 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 … [Read More...]

All Manner of Things: A Tale of Two Women

I'd like to congratulate my dear friend Wendy J. Dunn on the release of her latest Tudor novel, 'Falling Pomegranate Seeds: All Manner of Things', and welcome her back to On the Tudor Trail! To my delight, Falling Pomegranate Seeds: All Manner of Things received three new five-star reviews at the end of 2020, a month before its official publication date. These reviews made me more than simply happy, but also reflective. Heidi (Adventures of a Tudor Nerd) wrote, “I only knew about … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors Listener Spotlight

Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background. I’m Natasha and I currently live full-time in my motorhome with my husband and 3 cats. We sold our house in March 2019 to travel full time around the UK. We have thoroughly enjoyed learning about our country and its rich history and discovering its beauty What ignited your passion for Tudor history? I have been fascinated by the Tudors since doing a module on them at primary school. I specifically remember one … [Read More...]

Episode 96 – Henry VIII’s Health with Kyra Kramer

Natalie Grueninger chats all things Henry VIII's health with Kyra Kramer. Visit Kyra's official website. 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 and become my patron! Music break … [Read More...]

Episode 95 – Tudor Christmas Celebrations & Traditions with Siobhan Clarke

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Siobhan Clarke about Tudor Christmas celebrations and traditions. Visit Siobhan's official website. 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 and become my … [Read More...]

Episode 94 – Everyday Life in Tudor England with Ruth Goodman

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Ruth Goodman about everyday life in Tudor England. Visit Ruth's official website. 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 and become my patron! Music … [Read More...]

Episode 93 – The Early Life of Mary Queen of Scots with Katie Marshall

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Katie Marshall about the early life of Mary Queen of Scots. Follow Katie on Twitter. 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 and become my … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors Listener Spotlight

Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background. My name is Carrie, I’m 42 years old and I live in the United States. I have been married for 18 years and I have two daughters, ages 17 and 11. We have three dogs, a rabbit, and a hamster. We live in a 19th century farm house in a tiny little town on the banks of the Choptank River, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Eastern Shore of Maryland is on a peninsula bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on one side and the … [Read More...]

Deck the halls with Tudor crafts

I'm thrilled to welcome Laura, aka laurelleavesandlaundry, to On the Tudor Trail! The countdown to Christmas has begun! You may have your stockings hung by the fire with care, but do you have any seasonal decor that lights up your passion for Tudor history? Below are two free PDFs available for your home use to bring a little historic fun to your Christmas while offering you a creative reprieve from the headache that is 2020. Tudor Christmas OrnamentsDownload Tudor Christmas … [Read More...]

Episode 91 – Tudor Textiles with Eleri Lynn

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Eleri Lynn about textiles at the Tudor court. 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 and become my patron! Music break courtesy of guitarist Jon … [Read More...]

Episode 90 – Early Modern Women & Book Ownership with Martine van Elk

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Martine van Elk about early modern women and book ownership. Follow Martine on Twitter. 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 and become my patron! Music … [Read More...]