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Episode 350 - Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene' with Cait Murphy-Hurrell
Jun 18, 2026
52m 57s
Episode 349 - The Life & Works of Erasmus with Amy McElroy
Jun 13, 2026
46m 52s
Episode 348 - A New History of Tudor England with Professor Nandini Das
Jun 7, 2026
30m 14s
Episode 347 - Rethinking the Wives of Henry VIII with Jessica Carey-Bunning
May 31, 2026
46m 01s
Episode 346 - Anne Boleyn: Reputation, Revolution, Religion with Martha Tatarnic
May 24, 2026
53m 34s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/18/26 |  Episode 350 - Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene' with Cait Murphy-Hurrell | Natalie Grueninger interviews Cait Murphy-Hurrell about Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene', exploring the poem's rich allegory, its portrayal of villainous women and otherness, and how Spenser reflects Elizabethan politics, religion, and his experiences in Ireland. Check out Cait's Substack! https://caitmurphyhurrell.substack.com/ Visit 'The Renaissance Academy' https://therenaissanceacademic.com/group-events JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 52m 57s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 |  Episode 349 - The Life & Works of Erasmus with Amy McElroy✨ | ErasmusTudor education+4 | Amy McElroy | Praise of FollyGreek-Latin New Testament | — | ErasmusTudor+6 | Simply Tudor Tours | 46m 52s | |
| 6/7/26 |  Episode 348 - A New History of Tudor England with Professor Nandini Das✨ | Tudor Englandmovement and exchange+4 | Nandini Das | Talking Tudors365 Days in Elizabethan England | — | Tudor EnglandNandini Das+6 | — | 30m 14s | |
| 5/31/26 |  Episode 347 - Rethinking the Wives of Henry VIII with Jessica Carey-Bunning✨ | Henry VIIITudor queens+4 | Jessica Carey-Bunning | Simply Tudor ToursTalking Tudors+3 | — | Catherine of AragonAnne Boleyn+7 | — | 46m 01s | |
| 5/24/26 |  Episode 346 - Anne Boleyn: Reputation, Revolution, Religion with Martha Tatarnic✨ | Anne BoleynEnglish Reformation+4 | Martha Tatarnic | English ReformationEnglish Bible+1 | — | Anne BoleynEnglish Reformation+5 | — | 53m 34s | |
| 5/17/26 |  Queen Anne Boleyn's Imprisonment Through the Eyes of William Kingston with Natalie Grueninger & Dr Owen Emmerson✨ | Anne BoleynWilliam Kingston+5 | Dr Owen Emmerson | Cotton manuscripts | — | Anne BoleynWilliam Kingston+5 | — | 1h 31m 43s | |
| 5/11/26 |  Episode 344 - Bess of Hardwick: An Elizabethan Magnate with Dr Wyn Derbyshire✨ | Bess of HardwickElizabethan history+3 | Dr Wyn Derbyshire | SpiramusTalking Tudors | — | Bess of HardwickElizabethan magnate+7 | — | 33m 13s | |
| 5/4/26 |  Episode 343 - Inside the Scriptorium: Medieval Manuscripts and their Makers with Dr Sara Charles✨ | medieval manuscriptsscriptorium+5 | Dr Sara Charles | Teaching ManuscriptsEtsy+4 | — | medieval manuscriptsscriptorium+6 | — | 49m 24s | |
| 4/26/26 |  Episode 342 - The House of Boleyn with Professor Tracy Borman✨ | Boleyn familyhistorical fiction+4 | Professor Tracy Borman | The House of Boleyn | Hever Castle | Boleyn familyhistorical fiction+6 | — | 33m 33s | |
| 4/12/26 |  Episode 341 - Henry VII & the Founding of the Tudor Dynasty with Dr Sean Cunningham✨ | Henry VIITudor Dynasty+5 | Dr Sean Cunningham | Tudor Dynasty | — | Henry VIITudor Dynasty+6 | — | 1h 15m 19s | |
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| 4/4/26 |  Episode 340 - The Pretender Who Shook the Throne: Jo Harkin on Lambert Simnel✨ | historical fictionYorkist plots+4 | Jo Harkin | The Pretender | DublinOxford+3 | Lambert Simnelhistorical fiction+5 | — | 33m 00s | |
| 3/28/26 |  Episode 339 - The Life of Margaret of Austria: Queen, Princess & Regent with Dr Natalie Donnell | In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Dr Natalie Donnell about the life and career of Margaret of Austria. Born in Burgundy and raised at several European courts, Margaret was the long-serving regent of the Netherlands. The conversation covers Margaret’s education under powerful women, her role raising and supporting Charles V, her diplomatic success in the 1529 'Ladies' Peace', her patronage of the arts, and her legacy as a capable and influential female ruler until her death in 1530. VISIT DR DONNELL'S WEBSITE https://www.nataliedonnell.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO FEMINIST HISTORIES https://feministhistories.substack.com/ TAKEAWAY 'The Theatre of the World' by Abraham Ortelius Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 43m 08s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 |  Episode 338 - The Other Moctezuma Girls with Sofia Robleda | Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Mexican author Sofia Robleda about her new novel, The Other Moctezuma Girls. They explore the life and legacy of Isabel Moctezuma, the identity of her daughters, and the complex world of 16th‑century Mexica society before and after Spanish contact. The conversation covers conquest, cultural exchange, women’s roles, Robleda’s research and personal connection to the history. Visit Sofia's official website https://sofiarobleda.com/ Check out the sponsor of today's video! https://simplytudortours.com/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 44m 13s | ||||||
| 3/7/26 |  Episode 337 - The Human Side of Illuminated Manuscripts with Sienna Wells | In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews manuscript specialist Sienna Wells about illuminated medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. They discuss how manuscripts were made, who produced and owned them (including women), how the printing press changed book culture, and what physical traces of use reveal about past readers' lives and emotions. The conversation highlights personal stories like birthing girdles and the intimacy of Books of Hours, offering listeners insights into the human connections preserved in these remarkable objects. Follow Sienna on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sienna_a_wells/ Takeaway 'Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts' by Christopher de Hamel Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 48m 17s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 |  Episode 336 - Capturing a Queen: Inside Hever Castle's Anne Boleyn Exhibition with Dr Owen Emmerson | Join Natalie Grueninger and Dr Owen Emmerson as they explore Hever Castle's new exhibition, 'Capturing a Queen', examining portraiture, miniatures, manuscripts, and objects that shaped Anne Boleyn’s public and private image. The episode discusses scientific analyses, iconography, myths versus evidence, and the ways Anne and later generations constructed her likeness. SIGN UP FOR NATALIE GRUENINGER & DR OWEN EMMERSON'S NEW ONLINE EVENT! Rethinking Anne Boleyn https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking-anne-boleyn-tickets-1981325385564 Visit Dr Emmerson's official website https://drowenemmerson.com/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 1h 11m 59s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 |  Episode 335 - Mary Queen of Scots: In Exile & Captive with Rosemary Goring | Host Natalie Grueninger interviews Rosemary Goring about Mary Queen of Scots, tracing her life from Scotland to years of captivity in England and the historic places that shaped her story. The episode covers Mary’s relationships, imprisonment at sites like Tutbury Castle, the 2023 discovery of coded letters revealing plots and health concerns, and how culture and espionage influenced her downfall. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Simply Tudor Tours https://simplytudortours.com/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 37m 02s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  Episode 334 - Accounting for Anne of Cleves with Dr James Taffe | In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger welcomes Dr James Taff to discuss his book 'Accounting for Anne' and how Anne of Cleves' household accounts reveal the daily workings of her short queenship. They examine the blended German and English household, Anne's wardrobe and rewards, myths about her appearance, the aftermath of the annulment, and the research challenges that bring this overlooked queen into sharper, more sympathetic focus. Follow Dr Taffe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tudortaffe/?hl=en Join Natalie Grueninger and Dr Owen Emmerson's new online event: 'Rethinking Anne Boleyn' https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking-anne-boleyn-tickets-1981325385564?aff=oddtdtcreator Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 40m 40s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 |  Episode 333 - Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker with Lauren Johnson | In this episode, Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Lauren Johnson about Margaret Beaufort — a child bride turned survivor whose political skill, marriages, and networks helped secure Henry VII’s rise. They trace her early life, complex role during the Wars of the Roses, and her close but often-misunderstood relationship with her son and Elizabeth of York. The conversation also busts long-standing myths, explores Margaret’s religious patronage and use of early printing, and highlights her cultural legacy. Lauren discusses her new biography, Margaret Beaufort’s Survivor Rebel Kingmaker, and why Margaret’s story matters today. Visit Lauren Johnson's official website http://www.lauren-johnson.com/ Join Natalie Grueninger and Dr Owen Emmerson's new online event: 'Rethinking Anne Boleyn' https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking-anne-boleyn-tickets-1981325385564?aff=oddtdtcreator Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 44m 59s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 |  Episode 332 - Catherine de Medici: Queen, Regent, and the Myths That Haunt Her with Dr Mary Hollingsworth | In this episode, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Mary Hollingsworth about the life of Catherine de' Medici. They explore her Italian roots and convent upbringing, her marriage to Henry II, regency for her sons, and efforts to navigate the Wars of Religion. They discuss Catherine's cultural patronage, her complex relationships with contemporaries like Elizabeth I, and the origins of her notorious reputation, including the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Visit Dr Hollingsworth's official website https://mary-hollingsworth.com/ Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Simply Tudor Tours https://simplytudortours.com/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 31m 53s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 |  Episode 331 - Queenly Clothing & The Royal Image with Ella Brook Muir | Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Ella Brook Muir about how queenly clothing in 16th‑century England and France acted as political communication, conveying magnificence, legitimacy, loyalty and cosmopolitan identity through fabrics, colours and emblems. The episode examines case studies (Katherine of Aragon, Claude of France, Anne Boleyn, and Eleanor of Austria), the makers and household staff who produced these garments, the impact of global trade on materials, and the scarcity and mystery of surviving textiles. Visit Ella's official website https://www.ellabrookmuir.co.uk/ Learn about our sponsor! https://simplytudortours.com/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 50m 17s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 |  Episode 330: The Gift in 16th-Century England & Ireland with Dr Melissa Shiels | Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Melissa Shiels about New Year's gift-giving across 16th-century England and Ireland, and how material gifts expressed political messages at the Tudor court. They discuss typical gifts (money, clothing, jewellery, horses, hawks), differences across reigns, examples of gifts that reveal diplomacy or tension, and the distinction between public gift exchange and bribery. Find out more about Dr Shiels https://www.instagram.com/dr.melissashiels/ The Greensleeves Project https://greensleevesproject.uk/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 40m 57s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 |  Episode 329 - Money and Majesty: Funding Medieval Queenship with Dr Michele Seah | Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Michelle Seah about the economic lives of medieval and late 15th-century English queens, focusing on Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Woodville, and Elizabeth of York. They explore how queens raised and managed income—through lands, cash allowances, port customs and the tradition of “queen’s gold”—how their households were organised, and how financial resources shaped their public role, patronage and power. Learn more about Dr Seah https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/michele-seah Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 49m 20s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 |  Episode 328 - The Women Who Kept Anne Boleyn's Memory Alive with Kate McCaffrey | Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Kate McCaffrey of Hever Castle about Anne Boleyn’s books of hours, the hidden inscriptions they contain, and the Kentish women who preserved Anne’s memory after her fall. The episode explores female networks, the material life of devotional books, and how these discoveries challenge the lonely, male-focused myth of Anne Boleyn, plus a preview of Hever Castle’s upcoming exhibition "Capturing a Queen." Learn more about Kate McCaffrey https://kateemccaffrey.wordpress.com/ Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn Exhibition https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/capturing-a-queen/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 44m 45s | ||||||
| 12/20/25 |  Episode 327 - Accidental Deaths in Tudor England with Professor Steven Gunn | Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Professor Stephen Gunn about his research using 16th-century coroner's inquests to reveal how accidental deaths illuminate everyday Tudor life—covering hazards like animals, open water, mills, house collapses, seasonal work, and risky pastimes such as early football. They discuss patterns by age, gender and social status, surprising and bizarre cases, research challenges, and resources for further reading including Gunn’s book 'An Accidental History of Tudor England' and the project’s online dataset. LEARN MORE ABOUT EVERYDAY LIFE & FATAL HAZARDS IN TUDOR ENGLAND https://tudoraccidents.history.ox.ac.uk/?page_id=17 Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 33m 19s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 |  Episode 326 - The Story of Tudor Art: Portraits, Power and Propaganda with Dr Christina Faraday | Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Christina Faraday about her new book, 'The Story of Tudor Art', a first-of-its-kind survey of 16th-century English art. They explore how Tudor art functioned as communication and status—covering portraits, miniatures, tapestries, household objects, royal effigies, patrons from kings to middling professionals, and artists such as Holbein, Hilliard, and lesser-known women makers. The episode also discusses imported art, surprising everyday objects that reveal court life, and an upcoming exhibition, Tudor Contemporary, which pairs modern responses with historical works. Visit Dr Faraday's official website https://www.christinajfaraday.com/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! | 39m 32s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.