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Episode 84 – Thomas Cromwell’s Letters with Caroline Angus

Natalie Grueninger chats to author and historian Caroline Angus about Thomas Cromwell and his letters. Visit Caroline's 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...]

Talking Tudors Listener Spotlight

Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background. Hello from New York City! My name is Jessy Tomsko, and I am a musician and performer, a composer/lyricist, vocal coach and music teacher. I have a B.M. in Vocal Performance from Westminster Choir College (Princeton), I’ve been a songwriter for 15 years, a session musician, and last year I had the very cool opportunity to be a vocal coach on both Sesame Street and Apple TV’s new show Helpsters. I’m originally from … [Read More...]

Falling Pomegranate Seeds: All Manner of Things

I'm delighted to welcome my dear friend Wendy J. Dunn back to the blog to share some exciting book-related news with us. As you may know, my current Work-in-Progress, Falling Pomegranate Seeds: All Manner of Things, was originally set to be published this year. In light of the current global circumstance, however, I decided to delay its release. I am delighted to announce that I have officially set a new publication date: January 15th 2021. I cannot even begin to express … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors Listener Spotlight

Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background. My name is Adam Pennington. I am 33 and work in London for a major advertising festival called Cannes Lions. I primarily grew up in Surrey, just on the London borders. My mum is a born and bred Londoner and my dad is from Yorkshire, so I had a really interesting childhood with two parents from different ends of the country! What ignited your passion for Tudor history? My mum really. Growing up she would never … [Read More...]

Episode 83 – All Things Jane Seymour with Adrienne Dillard

Natalie Grueninger speaks with author Adrienne Dillard about her books, and the life of Jane Seymour. Visit Adrienne's official website: https://adrienne-dillard.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 … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors Listener Spotlight

Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background. My name is Lucy. I have spent the last 11 years working with animals -predominantly pandas and primates but also with native mammals, reptiles, and ungulates. While I have worked with lots of different species over the years my absolute favourite animals to work with have been giant pandas, mandrills and aldabra giant tortoise. As part of my honours research, I spent two years studying southern hairy nosed wombats in the … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors Listener Spotlight

Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background. Hello, my name is Susan Dawson, and I live in Alexandria, Virginia. I’m a historian in the federal government, and my background is in Cold War diplomatic history with a minor field in military history. I started my career as an Air Force historian, but my passion is fashion history. That all sounds terribly academic and like I’m reciting my CV! What ignited your passion for Tudor history? I’d have to say reading … [Read More...]

Episode 82 – Women and Family in Tudor England with Dr Nicola Clark

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Nicola Clark about women and family in Tudor England. Follow Dr Clark 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 break … [Read More...]

Episode 81 – Tudor Treasures in the Burrell Collection with Rebecca Quinton

Rebecca Quinton

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Rebecca Quinton about Tudor treasures in the Burrell Collection, including a pair of valances associated with Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Follow Rebecca 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 … [Read More...]

All Things Boleyn – Part 2

Hello everyone! I recently published the final episode of 'All Things Boleyn'. I do hope you've enjoyed the series as much as I have. In the last month, I've published five podcast episodes, two guest articles and a wonderful drawing tutorial. Below you'll find links to all this wonderful content. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful guest speakers/writers for their brilliant contributions. Also, a very hearty thanks to all of you for tuning in and making this such an … [Read More...]

Episode 80 – Boleyn Treasures with James Peacock

Natalie Grueninger speaks with James Peacock, founder of The Anne Boleyn Society, about Boleyn Treasures. Follow The Anne Boleyn Society on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. 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 … [Read More...]

Episode 79 – Thomas Cranmer & the Boleyns with Beth von Staats

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Beth von Staats about Thomas Cranmer and his relationship with the Boleyn family. Visit Beth's website: www.queenanneboleyn.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 and become … [Read More...]