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Understanding the life of Katherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk

I'm thrilled to be hosting a stop on Tony Riches' Blog Tour for his latest novel, Katherine Tudor Duchess. To mark the occasion, Tony has written a wonderful guest post entitled 'Understanding the life of Katherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk'. Without further ado, over to Tony! Katherine Tudor Duchess by Tony Riches Publication Date: October 1, 2019 Preseli Press eBook & Paperback; 328 pages Series: The Brandon Trilogy, Book 3 Genre: Historical … [Read More...]

Episode 55 – Talking Tudors with Mathew Lyons

Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Mathew Lyons about Sir Walter Ralegh and his relationship with Elizabeth I. Visit Mathew'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 54 – Talking Tudors with Bart Casey

Natalie Grueninger speaks with author Bart Casey about Sir Henry Lee and Anne Vavasour. Visit Bart Casey'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...]

Catherine Howard and the Cromwells, By Teri Fitzgerald

On 28 July 1540, King Henry VIII married Catherine Howard, the same day as the execution of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, his chief minister, who had orchestrated his disastrous fourth marriage to Anne of Cleves. Catherine was the niece of Cromwell’s bitter political rival, Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk. Sixteen months later the much-married monarch was informed that his beautiful fifth wife had been accused of dalliances, before and after the royal marriage. At Hampton Court on 6 November … [Read More...]

Episode 53 – Talking Tudors: The Halloween Special

Halloween is, of course, the season for ghost stories and tales of spine-tingling encounters with the unknown. In this special edition of Talking Tudors, Natalie Grueninger begins by recounting a strange experience that she had during a holiday in Dover. She then chats to author Sandra Vasoli about something eerie that happened to her during a three-night stay at Thornbury Castle. Natalie also speaks with novelist Adrienne Dillard about how an evening of fun and frivolity with family and friends … [Read More...]

Episode 52 – Talking Tudors with Sarah Gristwood

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Sarah Gristwood about her book 'Game of Queens' and the ever-fascinating Arbella Stuart. Visit Sarah Gristwood'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 … [Read More...]

Episode 51 – Talking Tudors with Heather Knight

Natalie Grueninger speaks with Heather Knight, Senior Archaeologist with MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), about the current excavations at the Boar's Head Playhouse in London. Follow Heather Knight 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 … [Read More...]

The 1535 Royal Progress

I am delighted to share that Sarah Morris, aka The Tudor Travel Guide, and I are running a four-day virtual progress focusing on one part of the 1535 progress undertaken by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. We've put together a virtual progress through Gloucestershire, retracing the footsteps of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII as part of the historic 1535 summer progress. You are cordially invited to pack up your virtual belongings and call for your virtual horse to be made ready. Join us, as we travel … [Read More...]

Talking Tudors with Toni Mount

Natalie Grueninger talks all things medieval and Tudor medicine with Toni Mount. Visit Toni'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 courtesy of … [Read More...]

Episode 49 – Talking Tudors with Derek Maddock

Natalie Grueninger chats with Derek Maddock, Sudeley Castle's archivist, about the castle and Katherine Parr. 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...]

A Phoenix Rising by Vivienne Brereton

A Phoenix Rising by Vivienne Brereton Publication Date: July 7, 2019 Yuletide Press eBook & Paperback; 339 pages Series: The House of the Red Duke (Book 1) Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance     “If I have anything to do with it, we Howards will live forever.” Thomas Howard Charismatic head of one of the most powerful Houses in Tudor England. An indomitable old man approaching eighty: soldier, courtier, politician, a ‘phoenix’ rising from the ashes. After a … [Read More...]

Episode 48 – Talking Tudors with Dr Kristin Bundesen

Natalie Grueninger chats to Dr Kristin Bundesen about the Knollys Carey family. Visit Dr Bundesen'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 courtesy of … [Read More...]