Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

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This podcast is a collection of recorded talks and lectures given by curators and experts at our palaces. It explores how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. For more information on Historic Royal Palaces visit hrp.org.uk

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Episodes

2020
Black Tudors with Miranda Kaufmann and Michael Ohajuru
To celebrate Black History Month, in this talk art historian Michael Ohajuru and historian Miranda Kaufmann talk about their research into Black Tudors in England during the 16th century. To find out more about Miranda’s book Black Tudors: The Untold Story visit: www.mirandakaufmann.com/black-tudors For more on The John Blanke Project visit: www.johnblanke.com For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories
September 30, 2020
58 min
The Tower of London's Jewish history
The Tower of London has an intriguing yet relatively unknown Jewish history. This series compiled from our archive reveals some fascinating stories from the Tower’s shared past with the Jewish community. In this talk our panel explore the role the Tower of London has played in Jewish history from 1066 to the modern day. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories
August 26, 2020
56 min
Coinage and the expulsion of the Jews
The Tower of London has an intriguing yet relatively unknown Jewish history. This series compiled from our archive reveals some fascinating stories from the Tower’s shared past with the Jewish community. This episode explores 13th-century coinage, the Jewish community’s status as money lenders, and the events that culminated in their tragic expulsion from England. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories
August 12, 2020
64 min
The dangers of Tudor life
In this intriguing talk, historian Steven Gunn explores accidents in Tudor life and uncovers some of the worrying dangers people encountered living during the era. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories
July 29, 2020
54 min
Anne Boleyn: life in the shadow of the Tower
In this talk, historians Lauren Mackay, Susannah Lipscombe and George Bernard explore the life of Anne Boleyn and her relationship with the Tower of London.
July 15, 2020
60 min
Contextualising Henry VIII with Steven Gunn
In this episode historian Steven Gunn concludes our series of talks on Henry VIII by taking a step back and allowing us to understand the wider social and political context of Henry VIII's reign In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
July 8, 2020
9 min
The role of Henry VIII's court with Glenn Richardson
In this episode historian Glenn Richardson explores losing your head at Henry VIII's court, by contextualising how the court operated as the machinery of monarchy. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
July 1, 2020
9 min
Survival strategies at Henry VIII's court with David Loades
In this talk historian David Loades explores survival strategies at Henry VIII's court by assessing developments in his personality throughout his reign. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
June 24, 2020
8 min
What not to do at Henry VIII's court with Jessie Childs
In this episode historian Jessie Childs advises us what not to do at the court of Henry VIII in order to keep your head. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
June 17, 2020
7 min
Surviving Henry VIII with Hilary Mantel
In this episode author Hilary Mantel enlightens us on what it takes to have influence at the Tudor Court and what to do in order to survive King Henry VIII. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
June 10, 2020
9 min
How did you keep your head at Henry VIII's court?
In this episode historian Derek Wilson asks the question that preoccupied many of the people close to Henry VIII: how do you keep your head at Henry VIII's court? In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
June 3, 2020
5 min
The development of Henry VIII with Eric Ives
In this episode historian Eric Ives argues for the good versus the bad Henry, and questions if he deserves his reputation as a tyrant king. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
May 27, 2020
13 min
The young and the old Henry VIII with Margaret George
In this episode historian Margaret George explores Henry VIII's personality, paranoia and his realisation of power. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
May 20, 2020
9 min
Henry VIII and his ministers with John Guy
In this episode historian John Guy explores Henry's successes, and the role of his Chief Ministers in achieving them. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
May 13, 2020
8 min
Henry VIII vs. Henry VII with Derek Wilson
In this episode historian Derek Wilson examines the Whitehall mural which is thought to display Henry's underlying insecurities about his father, Henry VII. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
May 6, 2020
8 min
The two Henry's with Susannah Lipscombe
In this episode historian Susannah Lipscombe explores the idea of Henry having two personalities. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
April 29, 2020
6 min
The young Henry VIII with Phillipa Gregory
In this episode author and historian Phillippa Gregory talks about the young Henry who she believes was tragically damaged from a young age. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.
April 22, 2020
9 min
How royal illness changed history
In this talk with Historic Royal Palace’s Chief Curator Lucy Worsley and TV Executive Emma Hindley, we go behind the scenes of the BBC series Fit to Rule, and explore how royal illness influenced the reigns of our monarchs throughout history.
April 8, 2020
34 min
George III and mental health
2020 marks the bicentenary of the death of George III, who has often been coined by history as the 'mad' king. In this episode historian Elaine Chalus explores the mental health of George III and how it affected his reign and overshadowed his legacy.
April 1, 2020
22 min
England's medieval queens
To celebrate women's history month, this series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender. In this final talk from this series, historian Lisa Hilton explores the lives of England’s medieval queens, from Matilda of Flanders, the Conqueror’s queen, to Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor consort. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories
March 25, 2020
45 min

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

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Episodes

Black Tudors with Miranda Kaufmann and Michael Ohajuru

The Tower of London's Jewish history

Coinage and the expulsion of the Jews

The dangers of Tudor life

Anne Boleyn: life in the shadow of the Tower

Contextualising Henry VIII with Steven Gunn

The role of Henry VIII's court with Glenn Richardson

Survival strategies at Henry VIII's court with David Loades

What not to do at Henry VIII's court with Jessie Childs

Surviving Henry VIII with Hilary Mantel

How did you keep your head at Henry VIII's court?

The development of Henry VIII with Eric Ives

The young and the old Henry VIII with Margaret George

Henry VIII and his ministers with John Guy

Henry VIII vs. Henry VII with Derek Wilson

The two Henry's with Susannah Lipscombe

The young Henry VIII with Phillipa Gregory

How royal illness changed history

George III and mental health

England's medieval queens