Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCoinage 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 f…
5 years, 9 months ago
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 d…
5 years, 10 months ago
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 …
5 years, 10 months ago
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 socia…
5 years, 11 months ago
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 machiner…
5 years, 11 months ago
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 re…
5 years, 11 months ago
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 r…
5 years, 11 months ago
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 Henr…
6 years ago
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 …
6 years ago
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 …
6 years ago