In this  episode of we delve into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Edmund Spenser, a luminary in English literature. Discover the intricacies of "The Faerie Queene," his masterful epic that intricately weaves together allegory, politics, and poetic beauty.
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Read the Faerie Queen online: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/15272/15272-h/15272-h.htm

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Episode 222: Edmund Spenser and the Faerie Queen

Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world!  In this twice-monthly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Jane Seymour's grand funeral, and Smallpox in Tudor England. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supplemental: This Week in YouTube May 5

In this episode we'll look at the spy network built by Cecil and Walsingham, which saved Elizabeth from several assassination attempts.  Thank you, as ever, for listening! Here's an episode from Tudor Times on Francis Walsingham to dig deeper https://www.englandcast.com/2018/05/episode-103-tudor-times-on-francis-walsingham/

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Episode 235: Elizabeth's Spy network

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Supplemental: This week in YouTube April 28

In this episode we look at fire - its importance, and major fires in medieval and Tudor England including the Great Fire of London (the 1212 one!), the 1583 fire in Nantwich, and also the other London fire of 1512.  Tudor Planner IndieGoGo is here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/publishing-the-2025-tudor-planner/x/176575 Tudor Home Tour episode on Kitchens (I mentioned the adoption of Chimneys in this episode): https://www.englandcast.com/kitchen/ And the Tudor Home Tour episode on the Living Room: https://www.englandcast.com/livingroom/

 
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Episode 234: Fire in Tudor and Medieval England

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Episode 222: Edmund Spenser and the Faerie Queen

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